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Elizabeth Ramirez-Washka started a new job at Duke University in February.
Steal, borrow or adapt these strategies to make your corner of Scouting a little more gay-friendly.
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A quick dispatch from California.
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The latest on where I stand, and what happens next.
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At a conference held in January, National Service Territory 12 put DEI discussions at the center of membership growth.
Knowing how to support and encourage someone in the coming-out process can go a long way.
The National Geographic show from 2013 is a rich cultural text.
She leverages her sizable Instagram following to advocate for inclusion in the outdoors.
Adopted in November, the statement sets out priorities for the next three years.
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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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An essay sparks new conversation about gender policies in the BSA.
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It can be a great way to support your LGBTQ+ scouts, and cast a wider net for membership growth.
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Morally Straight

Morally Straight gives you the inside story of LGBTQ+ activists and allies fighting for a more inclusive future in the Boy Scouts of America.
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Before and After the Book Deal
Before and After the Book Deal
Courtney Maum
LGBTQ&A
LGBTQ&A
Jeffrey Masters
Policy & Program
Behind Scouting's new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Merit Badge
Where LGBTQ inclusion continues to fall short
A new VIEW on Scouting
Scouts for Equality shuts down
How Wood Badge tickets can serve as a vehicle for LGBTQ+ inclusion
Scouting Stories
Coming out on the national stage
Zach Wahls: A (somewhat) accidental activist
The baby and the bathwater
What it's like being Scouting's first (known) openly nonbinary employee
How Alison Batey started the growing Facebook group for LGBTQ+ Scouts and Allies
Pride Profiles
Rich Whitney
Matthew McGovern
Davis Kellogg
Andy Martin
Dwayne Fontenette, Jr.
David Knapp
Gary Carroll
Christian Goerner
Enrique Valenzuela
Personal Reflections
"So I’m a homosexual"
When is coming out worth the risk?
Yearning for acceptance
It's Casual
The baby and the bathwater, part two
Finding my place in Pride
More than just a coincidence
Guest Essays
Scouting punted on its DEI badge. I’m hurt, but not surprised
What’s Past Can Be Prologue

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