Come see me on book tour!
I'll be stopping in bookstores across the Northeast (plus two further west) starting in June.
I'll be stopping in bookstores across the Northeast (plus two further west) starting in June.
My reporting on this topic goes back more than a decade to my days as a high school journalist.
Greg Bourke's activism for gay adult inclusion in the BSA made a big impact in the campaign for policy change.
This is your regular reminder that my archive is chock full of resources!
Can you wear rainbow swag on your Scout uniform? How Scouters make decisions about what to wear, and when.
The Scouters and allies who led the campaign for inclusion can teach us a lot—especially as LGBTQ+ rights are under attack today.
In this episode of the Morally Straight Podcast, I’m talking to Justin Bickford. Bickford is an Eagle Scout and Scouter from Florida who became an early and key volunteer with Scouts for Equality in 2012. Why it matters: Bickford poured countless hours into SFE during the early days. He
This resource can help start the conversation in your council.
The history of the BSA's anti-gay policy held many unexpected twists and turns.
Showing up to Pride as a Scouter can be a great way to support LGBTQ+ Scouts, and cast a wider net for membership growth.
A quick recap of my podcast interview with the 'first' openly gay Eagle Scout.
As a teenager, Pascal Tessier found himself in the right place at the right time to make an impact for gay inclusion.
Here’s something fun: There’s now just about 700 of you receiving this newsletter every week! I remember starting this newsletter three (!) years ago, with a mere 70 subscribers I imported from a defunct email list I assembled during college. I fully expected all 70 of them to unsubscribe,
For LGBTQ scouts, even a single affirming adult can make an enormous difference in their life.
A quick recap of my podcast interview with the former scout executive.
The outspoken advocate for change helped the BSA welcome LGBTQ members in the 2010s.
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The subtle tech fix is an important step for inclusivity.
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My history of the fight for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the BSA will be published in less than six months.
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A conversation with the director of the new Netflix documentary “Scouts Honor."
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The 2022 conference represented a huge milestone for the organization—and a deeply personal one for the LGBTQ+ scouts in attendance.
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Here’s the recap of my podcast interview with the former Scouting professional.
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Before recently leaving her professional role in Scouting, Alison Batey helped make big strides for LGBTQ+ inclusion—but also came up against some lingering barriers.
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When schools and families failed them, these LGBTQ+ scouts found solace in Scouting.
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Not sure how to get started? Your fellow scouters are here to help.
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Missed my podcast interview with them? Here’s the skinny from our chat.
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In 2012, a scout from California was denied the eagle scout rank for being gay. Their activism was a big milestone for inclusion in the Boy Scouts of America.
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A step-by-step guide to finding the right Scouting unit for you and your family—no matter where you live.
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The filmmakers tell the story of the BSA's failure to address child sexual abuse—and forcefully call out the conflation of homosexuality and pedophilia.
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Jamie Bruesehoff, author of the new book "Raising Kids Beyond the Binary," offers us many lessons on how to love and celebrate the youth who need it most.
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An inside perspective on the LGBTQ+ community space that made history—and a deep impact.
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My weekend camping trip reminded me why it’s so important for Scouting to be inclusive to all.
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Emily Kelly is openly trans. But when she's leading her Cub Scout pack, that's the last thing on her mind.