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Yearning for acceptance
What an unexpected phone call taught me about the nature of coming out.
Mike De Socio
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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Where LGBTQ inclusion continues to fall short
Jay Denoncourt, a trans Eagle Scout, says she has been almost completely shut out of Scouting for who she is. Her story shows how "inclusive" policies alone are not enough.
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Scouts for Equality shuts down: Looking back on eight years of activism, with Justin Wilson
Justin Wilson served as Scouts for Equality's executive director from 2015 until 2020. He reflects on what the group was able to accomplish, and the work that remains.
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When is coming out worth the risk?
Sometimes it can feel like coming out is a risk to our relationships that isn’t worth taking.
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Behind Scouting's new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Merit Badge
Sam Aronson is among the leaders of Scouting's efforts to become a more welcoming place for historically marginalized groups. He shares what that experience has been like so far.
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Snow Day
And one interesting thing for you to read.
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Pride Profile: Dwayne Fontenette, Jr.
“I want every queer Scout to feel safe and to feel comfortable being themselves in Scouting.”
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Pride Profile: David Knapp
“The values of scouting are needed now more than ever in its 120-year history.”
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"So I’m a homosexual"
How Ryan Jones inspired me to come out in Scouting
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Welcome to 'Morally Straight'
A space for stories on the LGBTQ folks fighting for a more inclusive future.
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Morally Straight is a newsletter by Mike De Socio, a storyteller and journalist, sharing stories of the LGBTQ folks fighting for a more inclusive future.
Welcome to Morally Straight by me, Mike De Socio. I'm a journalist telling true stories about the queer community, and the author of the forthcoming book: "Morally Straight: How the Fight for LGBTQ Inclusion Changed the Boy Scouts—And America." Sign up now so you don’