Newsletter
The first time I wrote about the gay membership debate
My reporting on this topic goes back more than a decade to my days as a high school journalist.
The 'First' Openly Gay Eagle Scout, with Pascal Tessier
As a teenager, Pascal Tessier found himself in the right place at the right time to make an impact for gay inclusion.
700 subscribers: Thank you!
Here’s something fun: There’s now just about 700 of you receiving this newsletter every week! I remember starting this newsletter three (!) years ago, with a mere 70 subscribers I imported from a defunct email list I assembled during college. I fully expected all 70 of them to unsubscribe,
Living History Project: The power of an accepting adult
For LGBTQ scouts, even a single affirming adult can make an enormous difference in their life.
How Cheryl Katon helped the BSA navigate LGBTQ policy changes
A quick recap of my podcast interview with the former scout executive.
Transforming Scouting From the Inside, with Cheryl Katon
The outspoken advocate for change helped the BSA welcome LGBTQ members in the 2010s.
BSA fixes deadnaming issue, after scouter speaks up
The subtle tech fix is an important step for inclusivity.
The 'Morally Straight' book is coming in June!
My history of the fight for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the BSA will be published in less than six months.
How the Gay Ban Compounded the Sexual Abuse Crisis, with Brian Knappenberger
A conversation with the director of the new Netflix documentary “Scouts Honor."
Living History Project: What NOAC meant for queer scouts
The 2022 conference represented a huge milestone for the organization—and a deeply personal one for the LGBTQ+ scouts in attendance.
What Alison Batey accomplished for LGBTQ+ inclusion
Here’s the recap of my podcast interview with the former Scouting professional.
The Scouting Professional Who Quietly Advanced LGBTQ+ Inclusion, with Alison Batey
Before recently leaving her professional role in Scouting, Alison Batey helped make big strides for LGBTQ+ inclusion—but also came up against some lingering barriers.
Living History Project: Scouting as the safer place
When schools and families failed them, these LGBTQ+ scouts found solace in Scouting.