House Democrat “Concerned” With Boy Scouts’ Decision To Allow Gay Scouts
“I know I’m concerned about it and did not think it was an appropriate step,” Rep. Mike McIntyre said.
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No, Boy Scouts Of America: “Tolerance” Isn’t Good Enough
Accepting gay Boy Scouts, but only until they turn 18, isn’t acceptance at all.
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Boy Scout Camp Counselor Fired After Coming Out, Caught It On Tape
“I wish you hadn’t told me that.”
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James Dale Urges Others To Speak Out Against BSA Ban On Gay Scouts
In a video released today, the plaintiff in Dale vs. Boy Scouts of America shares his story. The Boy Scouts’ National Council could end the ban this week.
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Boy Scouts Of America Announces End Of Ban On Gay Youth, But Not Adults
The Boy Scouts of America today announced an end to its long-standing ban on openly gay members, but the organization’s board must still vote in May on whether to ratify the resolution. Some call it an intentional “news dump.”
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National Geographic Rejects Gay Scout’s Petition Request
National Geographic rebuffed Will Oliver’s request to add a disclaimer about Boy Scouts’ ban on gay members to the start of its new show “Are You Tough Enough To Be A Scout?” Instead, they offered him space to write a blog post on the show’s website.
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Ellen Delivers Powerful Monologue On The Boy Scout Controversy
*Chills* This is perfect.
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Welcome To A World With Gay Boy Scouts
Doom. Just doom.
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Actual Reasons Why People Don’t Want Gay People To Be Boy Scouts
Shim Scouts, people. Shim Scouts!
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Republican Lawmakers Don’t Want To Talk About Gays In Boy Scouts
“That’s something the Boy Scouts will decide,” says Rep. Tom Cole. And Bachmann is “just not doing any interviews, so thanks.”
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20 Things Gay Scouts And Leaders Won’t Be Able To Enjoy Until May
These are all off-limits until the leadership of the BSA makes up their minds three months from now. It ain’t all knots and secret handshakes.
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15 People Advocating For Change In The Boy Scouts
These heroes have been beating the drum against the BSA’s anti-gay policies. Let’s hope their work will be recognized this week.
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Two Senators, “Proud Eagle Scouts,” Urge Boy Scouts To Allow Gay Members
“We don’t believe anyone should be denied the opportunity to participate in the amazing and important experience that is Scouting,” Sens. Jeff Merkley and Sherrod Brown write.
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Gay Scouts And Leaders Deliver Petition To Boy Scouts Of America
They dropped off 1.4 million signatures of those who want the BSA to drop its national ban on gay Scouts and leaders.
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Obama: Gays Should Be Allowed In Scouts
Before the Super Bowl, Obama says he won’t push for another increase to tax rates.
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Lesbians, Agnostics Fail In Bid To Stop Boy Scouts From Leasing Government Land
The Ninth Circuit rules that San Diego can offer leases to the Boy Scouts of America despite the group’s ban on gay and atheist members. Lesbian and agnostic couples brought the lawsuit.
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16 Eagle Scouts Returning Their Pins
These Scouts penned open letters to the Boy Scouts of America to explain why they can no longer be affiliated with an organization they dedicated years of their childhood to be a part of.
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Gay Boy Scout Denied Eagle Scout Rank
17-year-old Ryan Andresen is another victim of Boy Scouts of America’s controversial anti-gay policy. “It was by far the biggest goal of my life. It’s totally devastating.”
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The 13 Biggest Consequences Of Allowing Gays To Be Boy Scouts
Last week, the Boy Scouts of America announced that after completing a 2 year study, they would be upholding their ban on gays. Damn straight. Makes sense to me. Here’s why.
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Best Tweet About The Boy Scouts Banning Gays
As a former Cub Scout (for one month), I approve.
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The Boy Who Wants To Be A Girl Scout
Bobby Montoya plays with dolls, dresses like a girl and wants to join the Girl Scouts. So what’s the problem? UPDATE: After initial resistance, Bobby has indeed been accepted into the Colorado Girl Scouts.
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The Boy Scout Video Game Badge!
Finding the princess is now a Wilderness Skill! All you have to do is a) make a gaming schedule with your parents and B) beat Modern Warfare 2, and it’s yours! That little kid from Up will be so excited. Read More ›
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The Boy Scouts’ Video Game Badge on scouting.org ›
The Boy Scouts of America have finally given up on the whole nature thing and accepted that scouting of the future will be virtual. At 26, am I too old to join? I could totally get this badge, also, the pr0n badge.
