Girl scouts on Advocate.com's site

AOC Was a Girl Scout? Boycott the Cookies, Cries Antigay Columnist

Jane Chastain faults the Girl Scouts for celebrating International Women's Day and famous alumni like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

March 07 2019 3:05 PM

Boy Scouts Announce Dropping "Boy" From Name

Youth

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Boy Scouts Drop 'Boy' From Name

In preparation for admitting girls into the organization in 2019, the Boy Scouts of America will go gender-neutral.

May 02 2018 5:15 PM

Religion

Right-Winger Mat Staver: Buying Girl Scout Cookies Leads to Abortion

That Thin Mint you're eating could lead to sexual promiscuity and abortion, according to Liberty Counsel founder Mat Staver.

March 26 2018 7:38 PM

Youth

Girl Scouts Issues Bold Warning to Parents to Not Force Girls to Show Affection

A piece on the Girls Scouts of America's site says that forcing girls to show affection could be confusing around issues of consent later in life.

November 23 2017 8:28 AM

Anti-Gay Pastor with Ties to Ted Cruz Calls for Girl Scout Troop Leaders to be Put to Death

Election

Antigay Pastor: Girl Scout Leaders Should Be Put to Death

Kevin Swanson has taken on Harry Potter and Frozen, but now he's coming for your cookies.

March 16 2016 4:01 PM

Comedy

Samantha Bee Chews Out Anti-Girl Scout Archbishop

The TBS hostess roasted Archbishop Robert Carlson for his call on St. Louis, Mo., churches to spurn girl scout troops because of their 'incompatible' values.

March 02 2016 8:44 AM

Religion

Church Leader Suggests Catholics Spurn Girl Scouts

A scolding letter from the archbishop of St. Louis sparks debate and questions among the faithful, chief among them: "Can I still buy Girl Scout cookies?"

February 20 2016 10:44 AM