The Boy Scouts vote to end the ban on gay Scouts

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VIDEO: James Dale asks you to share your story to help bring LGBT equality to the #BoyScouts

James Dale was kicked out of the Boy Scouts of America. His case, known today as Boy Scouts of America vs. Dale, reached the Supreme Court. Read More >

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May 26th, 2013
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Boy Scouts Vote to End Ban on Gay Scouts; Gay Adults Still Barred

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The latest from Glaad blog

Boy Scouts Greater New York Council, US Secretary of Education support gay youth in #BoyScouts; push for full inclusion

Today, the Boy Scouts of America's Greater New York Councils and US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan released statements supporting the move to allow gay youth to participate in the Boy Scouts and continue onward for full inclusion of gay parents and leaders.

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The GLAAD Wrap: Todd Haynes to direct Carol; The Fosters premieres June 3; Kimberly Peirce to receive Outfest Achievement Award

Each week The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBT-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.

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GLAAD thanks the many tireless advocates working to bring change to the #BoyScouts

After Thursday's historic vote, GLAAD would like to thank these incredible and tireless advocates for their working in helping to the BSA's anti-gay policies

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Red State's Erick Erickson goes full on anti-gay; gay Boy Scouts must 'repent'

Immediately after the Boy Scouts of America made the decision to no longer ban or banish young boys who happen to be gay, Erick Erickson of the web site RedState.com, took to his Twitter account to go after the Boy Scouts in a really ugly way.

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Help GLAAD end the ban on gay leadership and troops in the Boy Scouts

In April 2013, GLAAD first shared the story of Ohio mom Jennifer Tyrrell, who was ousted as leader of her son's Boy Scouts troop because she's gay. Now, GLAAD is taking a stand and telling the Boy Scouts of America to end its long history of discrimination against LGBT youth and parents. Join us and take action!

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