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Jennifer Tyrrell and son Cruz react to the Boy Scouts news. We’re going to keep pressure on until Jen can serve: http://glaad.org/scouts
The Boy Scouts of America has just voted to end the ban on gay Scouts in a major victory for gay youth. We will keep the pressure on until they remove the ban on gay and lesbian parents and leaders as well. http://glaad.org/scouts
63% of Americans support allowing gay youth to join the Boy Scouts of America. Are you one of them?
The BSA is voting right now on whether to end the ban. Visit http://glaad.org/scouts for updates.
Today is Harvey Milk Day — Happy Birthday, Harvey Milk!
GLAAD staff is on the ground with gay Scouts and leaders in Texas this week in anticipation for tomorrow’s Boy Scouts of America vote on whether to change its policy and embrace equality. Follow our live blog and show your support for equality by changing your Facebook and Twitter pics at http://glaad.org/scouts
Time Magazine published an op-ed written by a gay employee of the Boy Scouts, calling for a repeal of the ban on gay Scouts and leaders.
Our thoughts are with all those affected by the disaster in Oklahoma.
GLAAD staff was lucky to visit the set of Husbands with Brad Bell, Jane Espenson and Eli Gonda!
The Connecticut Yankee Council of the Boy Scouts of America has announced that it will open Scouting to all youth and adults. http://www.glaad.org/blog/connecticut-yankee-council-opens-scouting-gay-youth-and-adults
