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Pride Profile: Michael Swalberg
"Scouting has positively influenced every aspect of my life. It has provided a safe space for me to learn and grow as an individual, team member, leader and friend."
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The BSA avoided a big fight over trans youth. But is it a model for inclusion?
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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Pride Profile: Erin Russ
"I know, beyond a shadow of doubt, we can be the organization we aspire to be."
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Announcing Morally Straight, the book!
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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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."