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.
Boy Scouts of America
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).
August 6, 2014
First openly gay Eagle Scout turns 18, calls on Boy Scouts president to end anti-gay ban
This week, Pascal Tessier, the first openly gay Eagle Scout, turned 18 years old. Because the ban on gay adults remains in place, that means that he faces expulsion from the Scouts.
July 16, 2014
Camp Abercorn web series spotlights room for improvement in Boy Scouts
A new fictional dramatic web series called "Camp Abercorn," currently in the works, will shine a light on the experience of being part of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), and reflect on the BSA's policies on LGBT inclusion.
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.
July 2, 2014
WATCH: New documentary highlights the Boy Scouts' ban on gay adults
“Clipped Wings”, a short documentary about the discriminatory policies of the Boy Scouts, tells the story of Liam Easton-Calabria, a candidate for the rank of Eagle who came out before the BSA allowed gay Scouts. The film also follows Geoff McGrath, a Scoutmaster who was ejected from Scouting because of his sexuality.
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.
June 13, 2014
Attorney General Eric Holder condemns Boy Scouts anti-gay policy
United States Attorney General Eric Holder continued advocating for LGBT equality at Lambda Legal's 14th annual Washington DC reception.
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