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Transgender

Girl Scouts Return $100K to Transphobic Donor

'Girl Scouts is for every girl,' says a troop leader, who's looking for new donations to recoup the lost funds.

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.

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.

Boy Scouts Announce Dropping "Boy" From Name

Youth

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.

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.

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

Elections

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.

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?"

Transgender

Actually, Lots of People Will Buy Cookies From a Trans Girl Scout

A trans Girl Scout who's a budding business leader has a lot to teach the world about acceptance.

Transgender

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Girl Scouts Return $100K to Transphobic Donor

'Girl Scouts is for every girl,' says a troop leader, who's looking for new donations to recoup the lost funds.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?"

Actually, Lots of People Will Buy Cookies From a Trans Girl Scout

A trans Girl Scout who's a budding business leader has a lot to teach the world about acceptance.

Girl Scouts Tackle Transphobia, Raise $100K in One Day

When the Girl Scouts took a stand for trans girls, online support went viral.

Right-Wing Pastor: Girl Scout Cookies Support Lesbianism

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Girl Scouts

'Girl Scouts is for every girl,' says a troop leader, who's looking for new donations to recoup the lost funds.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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?"

A trans Girl Scout who's a budding business leader has a lot to teach the world about acceptance.

When the Girl Scouts took a stand for trans girls, online support went viral.