Mike De Socio

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From The Archive: A difference in DNA

The Boy Scouts of America is fundamentally different than the Girl Scouts of the USA — and not because of gender. Chartering organizations have shaped the BSA in a way that has lasting impacts.

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From The Archive: How a Boy Scout council in Texas is making progress on LGBTQ+ inclusion

Despite the area’s conservative political reputation, Chris Hoffman has led an unassuming, yet highly effective set of LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts.

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See you in a few weeks

I'm headed abroad for some long-awaited travel. But I won't leave you hanging while I'm gone.

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Pride Edition: Your LGBTQ+ Scouting digest for June

In this newsletter, every month is Pride month. But here are a few stories I wanted to boost this June.

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Episode 3: Mark Anthony Dingbaum

How a campaign manager at Change.org helped turn Jennifer Tyrrell's petition for inclusion into a national movement.

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Say goodbye to the paywall

I'm changing my subscription strategy to give you more access to my best work.

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Jamboree DEI merchandise is for sale—and it's historic

Patches and neckerchiefs for the national event proudly commemorate the three community spaces on offer.

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LGBTQ+ scouters in the news

A couple of recent articles highlight progress for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the BSA.

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At summer camp, politics and inclusion are on the table

How BSA units are navigating a fraught cultural landscape to find camp environments that work for them.

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Episode 2: Mike Jones

In 2012, Mike Jones was working at Change.org, where he helped support a petition that became a full-fledged campaign for gay inclusion in the BSA.

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The BSA closes the chapter on bankruptcy

It may still be a (very) long time before abuse survivors are compensated.

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New to Morally Straight: A podcast, and a place to connect

I'm expanding what I offer through this newsletter. I hope you'll join me!