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A deeper look at the Scouts with Disabilities space planned for NOAC
“We want everyone to have that fun, dignified experience, and be able to do it and enjoy it," says Eleanor Philips, the adult adviser for the space.
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When Pride got in my way
I was biking through an enormous crowd of LGBTQ+ people. And I was mad about it.
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Pride Profile: Zach Herzog
"As an organization that trains young leaders, having queer perspectives as part of the conversation will make the leadership and community of Scouting a more rich and holistic experience."
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Planning for Pride: How Scouting can celebrate the LGBTQ+ community next month
Looking for some inspiration? Here's a roundup of LGBTQ+ inclusive practices, posts and plans from Scouting councils and units around the country.
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Pride Profile: Sam Gartzman
“I feel much more happy and satisfied being out, queer and around people that are very much supportive of it.”
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A deeper look at two affinity spaces planned for this summer's NOAC
The conference will feature programming for the LGBTQ+ community, scouts of color, scouts with disabilities, and women in Scouting. Here's what to expect.
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An aspiring eagle scout takes on LGBTQ+ youth homelessness
Through a series of TikTok videos, a scout from Boston is using their eagle project to raise awareness about and gather donations for LGBTQ+ homeless youth.
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Pride Profile: Alex Derr
"I wish I could tell myself to focus on the best that is within us all — and focus on the love I felt from my peers, rather than the fear I felt from my critics and detractors."
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Book Recommendation: 'Gay, Catholic, and American' by Greg Bourke
In his memoir, Greg Bourke tells the story of his fight for gay inclusion in the Boy Scouts, and his role in the movement for same-sex marriage.
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Pride Profile: Preston Marquis
"When you lower the obstacles, as artificial as they can be, and just let young people be young people, you can get some real magic from that."
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A conversation with Garfield Murden, national director of Scouts BSA
"Don't give up on us. Remember why it is that you joined the program. Help out in any way that you feel possible. There are many youth that need the support."
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Gary Carroll will be the nation's first openly gay scout executive
He will also be the first Black scout executive for the Cascade Pacific Council in Portland, Oregon.