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Rachel Levine led fights against HIV & STIs at HHS. Now Trump’s undoing that progress, and she’s speaking out

The former assistant secretary for health is breaking her silence on the damage Trump's HHS is doing.

Scouts Dishonor

From straight teen Steven Cozza to gay mom Jennifer Tyrrell, advocates have fought for years to end discrimination by the Boy Scouts, and this summer they finally claimed a victory.

Eagle Scout Starts Petition for Gay Twin

August Easton-Calabria is fighting to end the Boy Scouts of America's discriminatory ban on gay adult leaders.

3 Big Differences: Boy Scouts Versus Girl Scouts

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

The Scouts' Slow Evolution
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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 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.

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?

Pastor Stands by Embattled Scout Leader

The pastor of a Seattle-area Methodist church supports openly gay scout leader Geoff McGrath, even as the Boy Scouts of America cuts ties with the troop he leads at the church.