Hi, I’m Mike De Socio. I’m an independent journalist based in upstate New York, telling stories about the change-makers shaping our world.
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Trans participation has not been an all-encompassing debate in the way that gay membership was. But while trans kids are no longer barred, many challenges remain.
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"I know, beyond a shadow of doubt, we can be the organization we aspire to be."
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My book will tell the full story of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Boy Scouts. Coming soon to a bookshelf near you.
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“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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I was biking through an enormous crowd of LGBTQ+ people. And I was mad about it.
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"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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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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“I feel much more happy and satisfied being out, queer and around people that are very much supportive of it.”
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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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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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"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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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.