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Pride Profile: Matthew McGovern
"Growing up gay in Scouting during this time was tremendously difficult; my love of the program was a major factor in keeping my true self hidden for so long."
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It's Casual
A story of homophobia, and how it weaves its way so thoroughly into our culture.
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Pride Profile: Davis Kellogg
"Find comfort in who you are and don’t be afraid to share that with the world. I found confidence, empowerment, and a better sense of happiness when I became comfortable being me.”
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A new VIEW on Scouting
How an internal group is fostering community for Scouting's LGBTQ employees and allies.
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Pride Profile: Andy Martin
“More than anything, I want the LGBTQ+ community to see the Scouting community as an ally.”
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First things first
How I'm setting priorities for this newsletter for the year to come.
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Yearning for acceptance
What an unexpected phone call taught me about the nature of coming out.
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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.