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A spokesperson for the White House said that the President welcomes the Boy Scouts of America’s decision to end the ban on gay members, but believes it should also welcome gay parents and leaders. We agree. Help us keep the pressure on: http://glaad.org/scouts
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.
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.
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
Stand up for equality in the Boy Scouts. Find out how you can help end the ban on gay scouts and leaders: http://glaad.org/scouts
We’re not surprised by this new poll that tells us the majority of Americans support lifting the ban on gay scouts and leaders.
From bringing equality to the Boy Scouts of America, standing up against bullying, gaining visibility for trans people and keeping anti-gay activists accountable, GLAAD is leading the conversation for LGBT equality. Chip in and help us continue this culture-changing work: http://www.razoo.com/story/glaad
