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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.
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Pattie Gonia, the environmental activist and drag queen, is an eagle scout
She leverages her sizable Instagram following to advocate for inclusion in the outdoors.
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Inside the Order of the Arrow's new 'Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion'
Adopted in November, the statement sets out priorities for the next three years.
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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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Revisiting the conversation around coed Scouting
An essay sparks new conversation about gender policies in the BSA.
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How to march at Pride with your Scouting unit this year
It can be a great way to support your LGBTQ+ scouts, and cast a wider net for membership growth.
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The Year in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: What the BSA accomplished, and where it's going next
From affinity spaces and merit badges, to committees and leadership changes, these are the milestones that shaped 2022.
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'The Final G:' Why Bob Kinkaid wants the BSA to make one more policy change
"We don't have to take away religion. We don't have to change the Oath and Law. We can just say, if you define God as a higher power who's not necessarily supernatural ... then that's okay."