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Scouting America 'surprised and disappointed' after U.S. military threatens to cut ties

Scouting America told The Advocate that its "values have not changed" even after the U.S. military threatened to sever ties.

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.

Boy Scouts on Verge of Bankruptcy

Sexual abuse settlements could force the once anti-LGBTQ organization into Chapter 11.

Number Crunch: Boy Scouts

A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent. But what do the numbers say?

Philadelphia versus The Boy Scouts

A new chapter begins in the battle between Philadelphia and a local Boy Scouts chapter.

3 Big Differences: Boy Scouts Versus Girl Scouts

The differences between Girls Scouts and Boy Scouts run deep on LGBT acceptance.

Should Girls Be Allowed in the Boy Scouts?

Transgender Eagle Scout Jessie "Gender" Earl on the argument that girls shouldn't be allowed in the newly renamed Scouts BSA.

Boy Scouts Will Allow Girls to Join

Girls will be admitted to the Cub Scouts, while a program for older girls will soon be developed.

Boy Scouts to Allow Transgender Kids

The change is effective immediately.

Hillary, the Boy Scouts Need You

The "religious freedom" rallying cry is being used to kick LGBT leaders out of the Boy Scouts. Can we count on Hillary Clinton to help stop the madness?

Boy Scouts Will Hire Convicts, But Not Gays

According to an employment application for the organization, "conviction of a crime" is not an automatic disqualifying factor, but being an "avowed homosexual" or atheist is.

The Boy Scouts Want YOU -- To Weigh In

The Boy Scouts of America is accepting calls from anyone who wants to let the group know whether it should keep the ban on gay leaders and members.

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Boy Scouts Pledge to Keep Antigay Ban

Despite increasing public pressure, the Boy Scouts of America has decided to maintain its ban on gay members following a secret two-year review process.

Boy Scouts President: Time to End the Ban on Gay Leaders

The president of the Boy Scouts of America says recent events show the ban should come down 'sooner rather than later.'

Boy Scouts' Ban on Gay Adults Lifted

The group's national executive board ratified the move today, effective immediately.

Southern Baptists OK Quitting the Boy Scouts

A resolution from the Southern Baptist Convention offers support to Baptist churches that choose to cut ties with the Boy Scouts after the organization decided to admit openly gay youth.