Tag: BSA
GLAAD exposes anti-gay extremists fighting for Boy Scouts’ ban
Today, GLAAD released profiles of and highlighted quotes from three of the most prominent public figures arguing against allowing gay youth and parents to participate in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), exposing the real motivation behind their efforts: anti-gay animus.
Los Angeles Boy Scout group calls for welcoming gay adults
The western Los Angeles County branch of the Boy Scouts of America has become the latest chapter to break with the U.S national organisation over its proposed lifting of a ban against gay scouts while continuing to exclude homosexual adults as troop leaders.
40,000 People Say It’s Time to End Discriminatory Ban on Gay Scouts, Scout Leaders, and Parents
With the discriminatory ban on gay Scouts up for a vote by leaders of the Boy Scouts of America next month, over 40,000 people have signed HRC’s petition calling on their local Boy Scouts of America council to vote in favour of a national policy prohibiting discrimination against gay Scouts and Scout Leaders.
New Boy Scouts Resolution Continues Discrimination Against Parents and in Employment
Today the Boy Scouts of America Executive Committee proposed a resolution that would establish a nondiscrimination policy ending the longstanding discriminatory ban on gay Scouts, while keeping discriminatory practices in place for gay and lesbian parents, Scout leaders, and in employment.
Boy Scouts continue discriminating against gay adults and parents
GLAAD, America’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organisation, today responded to the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) proposal to maintain its ban on gay and lesbian parents.
New Boy Scouts Resolution Continues Discrimination Against Parents and in Employment
Today the Boy Scouts of America Executive Committee proposed a resolution that would establish a nondiscrimination policy ending the longstanding discriminatory ban on gay Scouts, while keeping discriminatory practices in place for gay and lesbian parents, Scout leaders, and in employment.