Boy Scouts of American allow gay adult group leaders; still allow local groups to ban them

By John Mack Freeman The Boy Scouts of America recently voted to allow gay adults to serve as group leaders within the organization. However, the BSA also approved allowing local groups to ban gay adults from serving in their local areas. Via Reuters: The new policy, which takes effect immediately, comes three years after the […]

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Boy Scouts board unanimously votes to end ban on gay scout leaders

By John Mack Freeman The Executive Committee of the Boy Scouts of America voted 17-0 to recommend to end the organization’s ban on gay and bisexual adult leaders of scout troops. Via Queerty: “This change allows Scouting’s members and parents to select local units, chartered to organizations with similar beliefs, that best meet the needs […]

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