April 21, 2014
Boy Scouts toss out church over gay Scoutmaster
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has revoked the charter of a Seattle-area church because of the church's support for an openly gay Scoutmaster.
Boy Scouts
April 17, 2014
VIDEO: Gay teen renovates LGBT youth center for his Eagle Scout project
Eric Snyder is a gay 17-year-old from upstate New York, who was tired of hiding a part of his identity. A member of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) since he was five, Eric was not open about being gay until recently, because he did not have much support at school, in his community, or even in his Scouting troop.
April 10, 2014
Seattle Mayor writes to Boy Scouts in defense of gay Scoutmaster
Ed Murray, Mayor (D) of Seattle, and the members of Seattle City Council have written a letter in support of Geoff McGrath, leader of a local Boy Scouts troop, whom the national organization wants to oust for being openly gay.
Church hires attorney to defend gay Scoutmaster, cites violation of religious freedom
Rainier Beach United Methodist Church has hired an attorney to defend Geoff McGrath, a Seattle-based Scoutmaster, who recently had his registration revoked by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for being openly gay.
VIDEO: Despite national policy, gay scoutmaster holds onto position, local support
Geoff McGrath, openly gay Scoutmaster in Seattle, was discharged from his position by the Boy Scouts of America earlier this week for being gay, but his troop and its charter organization are standing by him.
April 4, 2014
PHOTOS: Boy Scouts rally in support of ousted gay Scoutmaster; Church remains at his side
Seattle-area Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Scout leaders, and parents rallied at the Chief Seattle Council headquarters yesterday in support of Geoff McGrath, a Scoutmaster whose registration was revoked by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) becuase he is gay.
February 12, 2014
Kentucky could recognize marriages for same-sex couples
A federal judge today struck down Kentucky's ban on recognizing marriages for same-sex couples performed in other jurisdictions. U.S. District Judge John G. Heyburn II said the ban violates the U.S. Constitution's guarantee to equal protection under the law.
February 11, 2014
Maryland teen becomes first openly gay Boy Scout to earn Eagle rank
Pascal Tessier, 17, became the first-known openly gay Boy Scout to succesfully earn the prestigious rank of 'Eagle' on Monday night, following the Boy Scouts of America's (BSA) new policy that allows gay youth to participate. That policy went into effect on January 1, 2014.
January 13, 2014
Snapshots: Google+ Hangout on Utah, interview with The Carrie Diaries' Amy Harris, GLAAD on CNN en Español, and more
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January 6, 2014
Snapshots: Boy Scouts of America, Robin Roberts, LGBT Vietnamese-Americans included in parade, and more
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