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.
November 25, 2025
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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.
July 11, 2012
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.
March 25, 2015
3 Big Differences: Boy Scouts Versus Girl Scouts
The differences between Girls Scouts and Boy Scouts run deep on LGBT acceptance.
December 19, 2012
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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.'
May 21, 2015
Boy Scouts on Verge of Bankruptcy
Sexual abuse settlements could force the once anti-LGBTQ organization into Chapter 11.
December 15, 2018
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?
May 15, 2014
Philadelphia versus The Boy Scouts
A new chapter begins in the battle between Philadelphia and a local Boy Scouts chapter.
May 24, 2012
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.
May 17, 2018
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.
October 11, 2017
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?
July 11, 2016
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.
April 24, 2014
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.
February 14, 2013
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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January 29, 2013