December 28, 2015
National Catholic Reporter names Boy Scout dads and marriage equality plaintiffs 'Persons of the Year'
In a year-end editorial, the National Catholic Reporter has named Greg Bourke and Michael DeLeon persons of the year for 2015.
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August 20, 2015
After the Boy Scouts let him be a leader, Greg Bourke's church still bans him
Even though the Boy Scouts of America ended its ban on LGB leaders, Greg Bourke, an out gay man is being denied membership due to discrimination from the church.
July 27, 2015
Boy Scouts ends ban on gay adults
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) today voted to end its ban on lesbian, gay, and bisexual adult leaders. The historic move comes after GLAAD and Scouts for Equality mounted a years-long media campaign to bring equality to Scouting.
July 13, 2015
Boy Scouts advance resolution to end ban on gay adults
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) National Executive Committee has advanced a resolution that could end the group's ban on gay adults.
Boy Scouts President: Continued ban on gay leaders "cannot be sustained"
It was announced today that Robert Gates, the president of the Boy Scouts of America, has urged, in the interest of preserving the BSA's autonomy and longevity, for a revision of the organization's ban on gay adults serving in leadership roles.
NY Boy Scouts Council hires openly gay Eagle Scout, defies BSA ban
An Eagle Scout and an advocate for LGBT acceptance, Pascal Tessier has become the first openly gay adult approved to work with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).
December 31, 2014
GLAAD at work in 2014
It's been a historic year for equality. And GLAAD was there every step of the way. . .
July 14, 2014
Seattle Public Schools to end affiliation with Boy Scouts of America
On Wednesday, members of the Assistant General Council of Seattle Public Schools wrote to Seattle-area Scoutmaster Geoffrey McGrath,ending their affiliation with the BSA.
PHOTOS: For the first time, Boy Scouts march for equality at NYC Pride
On Sunday, the iconic Pride March in New York City and its 14,000+ participants were led, in an historic first, by Boy Scouts members and leaders.
June 23, 2014
NY-area Boy Scouts to lead NYC Pride March in face of anti-gay ban
In a historic first, New York-area Boy Scouts will be among the groups leading 14,000 people down Manhattan's 5th Avenue on Sunday at the 44th Annual NYC Pride March, where they will speak out against the Boy Scouts of America's discriminatory ban on gay adults.
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