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What it's like teaching the new Citizenship in Society merit badge
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Gary Carroll will be the nation's first openly gay scout executive
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Coming out on the national stage
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BSA releases new "Citizenship in Society" merit badge focused on diversity, equity and inclusion
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Jamboree DEI merchandise is for sale—and it's historic
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BSA fixes deadnaming issue, after scouter speaks up
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Living History Project: The power of an accepting adult
For LGBTQ scouts, even a single affirming adult can make an enormous difference in their life.
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How Cheryl Katon helped the BSA navigate LGBTQ policy changes
A quick recap of my podcast interview with the former scout executive.
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Transforming Scouting From the Inside, with Cheryl Katon
Listen now | The outspoken advocate for inclusion helped the BSA welcome LGBTQ members in the 2010s.
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BSA fixes deadnaming issue, after scouter speaks up
The subtle tech fix is an important step for inclusivity.
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How the Gay Ban Compounded the Sexual Abuse Crisis, with Brian Knappenberger
Listen now (17 mins) | A conversation with the director of the new Netflix documentary “Scouts Honor."
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Living History Project: What NOAC meant for queer scouts
The ArrowPride space at the 2022 conference represented a huge milestone for the organization—and a deeply personal one for many of the LGBTQ+ scouts in…
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What Alison Batey accomplished for LGBTQ+ inclusion
Here’s the recap of my podcast interview with the former Scouting professional.
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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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How to find an LGBTQ+ inclusive troop
10 ideas to make LGBTQ+ scouts feel more welcome
To grow Scouting, this BSA territory is doubling down on diversity, equity and inclusion
How to march at Pride with your Scouting unit this year
What to do when a scout comes out to you
How a Boy Scout council in Texas is making progress on LGBTQ+ inclusion
Resource Roundup: How to support LGBTQ+ scouts and scouters
How BSA units are finding inclusive summer camps
Planning for Pride: How Scouting can celebrate the LGBTQ+ community
Finding activities for LGBTQ+ inclusion
How councils can improve diversity, equity and inclusion
Transgender Eagle Scouts can now change the name on their certificates
How Wood Badge tickets can serve as a vehicle for LGBTQ+ inclusion
What we can learn from international Scouting movements
Deep Dives
The BSA is using neuroscience to justify gender-separated troops. But 'science doesn't support it'
Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts: A difference in DNA
The BSA avoided a big fight over trans youth. But is it a model for inclusion?
An expert analysis of the Citizenship in Society merit badge
Book Behind The Scenes
I'm still writing my book, 90,000 words later
Digging up the roots of the BSA's anti-gay policy
A behind-the-scenes book update
Personal Reflections
"So I’m a homosexual"
When is coming out worth the risk?
Yearning for acceptance
More than just a coincidence

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