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Dispatch from Minnesota
I went to dig up the roots of the BSA's anti-gay policy. Here's what I found.
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Inside the DEI plans for this summer's National Jamboree
Dwayne Fontenette, Jr. gives me a preview of the community spaces on deck for the BSA's premiere national event.
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Episode 1: Steven Cozza
As a teenager in the 1990s, Steven Cozza founded Scouting for All, one of the first campaigns for gay inclusion in the Boy Scouts of America.
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Revisiting the conversation around trans inclusion
Imagine a world where, rather than trying to avoid the conversation, national BSA leaders came forward with full-throated statements in support of trans rights.
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Remembering Gregory Wittine, advocate for disability accommodations in Scouting
Wittine died this month at age 67. He leaves behind a powerful legacy.
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I’ll be back soon
A quick dispatch from California.
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BSA's chief diversity officer departs for new role outside of Scouting
Elizabeth Ramirez-Washka started a new job at Duke University in February.
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10 ideas to make LGBTQ+ scouts feel more welcome
Steal, borrow or adapt these strategies to make your corner of Scouting a little more gay-friendly.
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I'm still writing my book, 90,000 words later
The latest on where I stand, and what happens next.
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To grow Scouting, this BSA territory is doubling down on diversity, equity and inclusion
At a conference held in January, National Service Territory 12 put DEI discussions at the center of membership growth.
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What to do when a scout comes out to you
Knowing how to support and encourage someone in the coming-out process can go a long way.
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'Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout?'
The National Geographic show from 2013 is a rich cultural text.