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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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.
Dispatch from book tour
The past 10 days have overflowed with love and joy.