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Four firsts: The affinity spaces taking shape at this summer's National OA Conference
Nick Morey is helping coordinate spaces at NOAC for the LGBTQ+ community, scouts of color, scouts with disabilities, and women in Scouting.
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Pride Profile: Juliette Faroe
"Scouting offers something unique to youth. Making it as inclusive as possible spreads that opportunity."
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My personal journey: 'How Vulnerability Creates Change'
In YES! Magazine, I recount my Scouting story, and how it helped me realize the power of vulnerability as a tool for change and inspiration.
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In the face of the 'Don't Say Gay' bill, please 'Say Gay'
Homophobia in the Florida legislature is the latest reminder that we must be just as explicit in our acceptance as they are in their rejection.
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A difference in DNA
The Boy Scouts of America is fundamentally different than the Girl Scouts of the USA — and not because of gender. Chartering organizations have shaped the BSA in a way that has lasting impacts.
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Pride Profile: John Rehm
John Rehm says that Scouting made him the person he is today. But it also made it difficult to accept his sexuality. After a 5-year hiatus, he's back, this time fully comfortable in his own skin.
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Inbox: Finding activities for LGBTQ+ inclusion
A reader asks: "What types of activities are happening around the country that demonstrate inclusiveness and strengthen the bonds of friendship?"
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Pride Profile: Phyllis Randolph Frye
The legendary transgender rights activist, and the country's first openly trans judge, excelled as an Eagle Scout — and used the Scout Law to guide the rest of her life.
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What it's like teaching the new Citizenship in Society merit badge
Counselors reflect on the first few months teaching Scouting's new badge focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Unlocked: Inside the new Scouts BSA task force for DEI
Kaleen Deatherage, leader of the new 12-person group, wants the BSA to be a place where all youth are not simply invited, but welcomed.
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A failed policy compromise, 20 years later
In 2001, the presidents of nine major metropolitan Boy Scout councils proposed a way forward on the gay membership policy. Their solution was not adopted, and their dire predictions came true.
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Your goals, hopes and predictions for Scouting in 2022
Right before I signed off for the holidays, I asked you all what you wanted to see from this newsletter in 2022. (Thank you for your feedback!) But I also asked a number of prominent leaders in Scouting, who are focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, to give me their