More than twenty years ago, popular Boy Scout troop leader Chuck Merino came out as gay. What did an average teenage boy learn from this exceptional coach?
Boy Scouts of America Close to Changing Policy on Homosexuals
January 29, 2013 By 3 Comments
Will the longstanding and controversial ban finally be lifted?
60 Reasons to be Proud in 2012
December 8, 2012 By 1 Comment
Coming out in Hollywood in 2012 became a casual affair. Gone were the days of the “I’m Gay” cover photo.
Giving Thanks for Our Successes
November 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
While the road ahead can be daunting, on this Thanksgiving, let’s be thankful for how far we’ve come.
“They can BE boys without anyone telling them to slow down, be quiet, or stay clean.”
November 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is a comment by Texpat on the post “Proof of Harm – The Boy Scouts’ ‘Perversion Files’”.
Boy Scouts’ Secret Sex Abuse Files Available to Public
October 18, 2012 By 1 Comment
14,500 pages of documents related to sexual abuse and inappropriate behavior by Boy Scouts volunteers and leaders were released today.
“I wouldn’t blame anyone for having a difficult time deciding whether to give up their badge.”
October 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is a comment by Kaleb Blake on the post “Eagle Scouts Returning Their Badges for LGBT Equality”.
This is Why I Withdrew My Son From Cub Scouts
October 7, 2012 By 32 Comments
Joanna Schroeder decided that despite her son’s protests, she could not knowingly sign her name to an organization that alienates gay kids and systematically covers up sexual abuse.
A Scout Is…
September 4, 2012 By 3 Comments
Emiliano C. Diaz de Leon hopes Boy Scouts will one day restore their trustworthiness.
Butting Heads
September 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Jaime Tomé’s son challenges him in everything, including Scouting.
Returned Badges, Presidential Opposition: Backlash to the Boy Scouts’ Anti-Gay Policies
August 14, 2012 By 9 Comments
The Boy Scouts continues its policy of banning openly gay scouts, leaders and even the children of gay parents.
Boy Scouts: Straight Sexually but not Morally
July 20, 2012 By 21 Comments
John Dwyer warns that the Boy Scouts’ extension of homosexual exclusion not just to leadership, but membership as well goes too far for two reasons.
“Since the BSA can expel gay people, it’s up to their allies who are harder to demote or expel to be that voice in the organization.”
This is a comment by Ryan Hauck on the post “No Equality Badge For Boy Scouts Of America”.