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'Scouting has the beauty of being the anchor in the storm'
What the anti-gay policies stole from a generation of young men.
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A lesson learned at NOAC
An unexpected conversation made me think: How many other people had I unfairly written off?
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The Scouts BSA task force for diversity, equity and inclusion, one year later
For Kaleen Deatherage, success is in the local initiatives that grow from her work at the national level.
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Pride Profile: Trina Weiland
"Scouting teaches kindness, so there is no reason that we all can’t respect each other despite our differences."
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How Gary Carroll is doing as the nation's first openly gay scout executive
In his first few months on the job, Carroll has found a welcoming community, and the momentum he needs to make real progress.
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Pride Profile: Ethan Syster
"Each of us has a responsibility to ensure all young people feel welcome in Scouting, regardless of their identities."
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A year's worth of deep dives
Here's what I've uncovered and shared with my paid subscribers over the past 12 months.
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A behind-the-scenes book update
Writing, it turns out, has not been the most challenging part of writing a book.
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Pride Profile: Bobby Kunstman
"Don't change a thing about the path you have chosen. ... There will be more highs than there are lows."
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What the people want to know about LGBTQ+ Scouting
Through his "LGBTQ+ 101" course, Alex Mastromarchi has a window into the burning questions and everyday struggles of scouters in the field.
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Pride Profile: Zach Schonfeld
"Bringing the benefits of Scouting to as many young people as possible is a cause that’s worth fighting for."
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In their own words: A review of ArrowPride and Scouts of Color
"I am confident that everyone felt affirmed in their identity — potentially for the first time in a Scouting space."