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2 Boy Scout Leaders Could Lose Membership For Utah Pride Support

By Jason St. Amand | Monday Jun 17, 2013
Two Utah Boy Scout leaders may lose their memberships after marching in the state’s Gay Pride Parade.

Caterpillar Drops Boy Scout Support Over Gay Ban

Thursday Jun 13, 2013
Caterpillar spokeswoman Rachel Potts says Thursday that the Caterpillar Foundation made the decision while reviewing the groups it supports.

Southern Baptists Officially Oppose Gay Scout Rule

By Juan Lozano and Travis Loller | Wednesday Jun 12, 2013
The Southern Baptist Convention approved a resolution Wednesday expressing its opposition to and disappointment in the Boy Scouts of America’s new policy allowing gay Scouts.

Southern Baptists Expected to Address Scouting

Wednesday Jun 12, 2013
The Southern Baptist Convention is expected to take a stand against the Boy Scouts of America’s acceptance of gay members at the denomination’s annual meeting in Houston this week.

Southern Baptists Re-Elect First Black President

Tuesday Jun 11, 2013
The Southern Baptist Convention re-elected its first black president, the Rev. Fred Luter Jr., at its annual meeting Tuesday. Luter was first elected in 2012.

Churches Split on Scouts’ Welcoming of Gay Youth

By David Crary | Thursday Jun 6, 2013
A number of Churches in suburban areas have severed ties with the Boy Scouts of America and Southern Baptist leaders may include a resolution encouraging SBC-affiliated churches to phase out their sponsorships of Scout units.

Louisville Church Drops Boy Scouts After Vote

Wednesday May 29, 2013
A Louisville church is breaking ties with a Boy Scout troop in the wake of the national organization’s decision to allow gay youth to join.

Zach Wahls: BSA Ruling Not Quite There

By Megan Barnes | Wednesday May 29, 2013
EDGE speaks with Eagle Scout and LGBT activist Zach Wahls about the Boy Scouts of America’s recent ruling to allow gay troops and more.

LGBT Groups Have Mixed Feelings on Boy Scouts’ Ruling

By Jason St. Amand | Friday May 24, 2013
Though the Boy Scouts of America’s recent decision to accept openly gay members, some LGBT groups say it’s not enough and the organization needs to go further by allowing out Scout leaders and volunteers to join.

After Vote on Gay Youth, Scouts Face More Turmoil

By David Crary | Friday May 24, 2013
The Boy Scouts of America will get no reprieve from controversy after a contentious vote to accept openly gay boys as Scouts.