Morally Straight

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Jan 26, 2024 • 

Mike De Socio

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.

Jan 26, 2024 • 

Mike De Socio

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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.

Jan 19, 2024 • 

Mike De Socio

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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.

Jan 12, 2024 • 

Mike De Socio

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BSA fixes deadnaming issue, after scouter speaks up

The subtle tech fix is an important step for inclusivity.

Jan 5, 2024 • 

Mike De Socio

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December 2023

The 'Morally Straight' book is coming in June!

My history of the fight for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the BSA will be published in less than six months.

Dec 15, 2023 • 

Mike De Socio

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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."

Dec 8, 2023 • 

Mike De Socio

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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…

Dec 1, 2023 • 

Mike De Socio

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November 2023

What Alison Batey accomplished for LGBTQ+ inclusion

Here’s the recap of my podcast interview with the former Scouting professional.

Nov 17, 2023 • 

Mike De Socio

The Scouting Professional Who Quietly Advanced LGBTQ+ Inclusion, with Alison Batey

Before recently leaving her professional role in Scouting, Alison Batey helped make big strides for LGBTQ+ inclusion—but also came up against some…

Nov 10, 2023 • 

Mike De Socio

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Living History Project: Scouting as the safer place

When schools and families failed them, these LGBTQ+ scouts found solace in Scouting.

Nov 3, 2023 • 

Mike De Socio

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October 2023

Don’t reinvent the (DEI) wheel

Not sure how to get started? Your fellow scouters are here to help.

Oct 27, 2023 • 

Mike De Socio