A failed policy compromise, 20 years later
In 2001, the presidents of nine major metropolitan Boy Scout councils proposed a way forward on the gay membership policy. Their solution was not adopted, and their dire predictions came true.
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Join me in conversation with James Dale and Tim Curran
Hello, dear readers. I’m popping back into your inbox to let you know about a very special event coming up in a couple of weeks. On June 11 at 5:30 p.m., I’ll be joining two of the people I profile in my book, James Dale and
A tribute to Randy Cline
I saw in Randy a scouter who held the same convictions that I did, and who fought to make space in the organization for people like me.
The book about trans youth that you need to read
"American Teenager" gives us a stunning, moving look into the lives of eight transgender, nonbinary, and genderfluid teens and their families across the country.
The future of this newsletter
Here's what you can expect from me going forward.