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Gay Scouts encourage national group to change ban

All of the speakers said that today's vote will be historic, and that, in Ferraro's words, "it could be the first step in creating a Boy Scouts of America that is a Boy Scouts for all Americans."

Will Boy Scouts accept gay youth? Vote is imminent

Nonetheless, some conservatives within and outside the BSA community have denounced the proposal, saying the Scouts' traditions would be undermined by the presence of openly gay youth.

Grapevine Boy Scout troop celebrates 100th anniversary

He heads one of the oldest troops in the history of the Boy Scouts of America.

Appeals court denies Scouts appeal in abuse case

A San Antonio appeals court has denied the Boy Scouts of America's appeal of an order requiring the group to disclose years of so-called perversion files in a child abuse lawsuit.

Sampling of questions from Boy Scouts on gay ban

- If the Boy Scouts of America makes a decision on this policy that disagrees with your own view, will you continue to participate in the Boy Scouts, or will you leave the organization?

Man sues Boy Scouts, alleges sexual abuse in Ohio

"Deron Smith, a spokesman for the Irving, Texas-based organization, said in an email that Boy Scouts of America officials hadn't seen the lawsuit, but "deeply regret that there have been times...

Commentary: Boy Scouts leader makes point to ponder of gays

"It hasn't gone unnoticed that President Obama, like every president since William Howard Taft, is honorary president of the Boy Scouts of America, and he supports ending the ban on gay...

BSA executive gives Fort Worth dinner audience something to chew on

"It hasn't gone unnoticed that President Obama, like every president since William Howard Taft, is honorary president of the Boy Scouts of America, and he supports ending the ban on gay...

Amid Boy Scout turmoil, other groups hope to grow

In May, the BSA's 1,400-member National Council is expected to consider a proposal to ease the ban by allowing sponsors of local Scout units to decide for themselves whether to admit gays.

A look at what's ahead for the Boy Scouts and gays

Since the BSA announced last week that it was considering changing the policy, groups and activists on both sides have filed petitions, held vigils and conducted phone-call campaigns.

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Proctor's bike-rack bureaucracy tests patience of local Boy Scout

Zach made the project part of his effort to become an Eagle Scout.

Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban

Richard Rodriguez FILE - Clockwise from left, Boy Scouts Eric Kusterer, Jacob Sorah, James Sorah...

Junior awarded Eagle Scout

J akob Bean, a junior at Emerald Ridge High School, has been awarded the rank of Eagle Scout.

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Boy Scouts voting today on admission of gays

Scouts for Equality members hold a rally to call for equality and inclusion for gays in the Boy...

BSA Reptiles & Amphibians Merit Badge Workshop

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Sifuentes earns Eagle Scout rank with library project

Sifuentes earns Eagle Scout rank with library project

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Boy Scouts' 'compromise' on gay members is dead wrong

A boy can go from celebrated Eagle Scout to immoral persona non grata overnight when he turns 18.

Gay Scout Ban: Dr. Phil Joins GLAAD in Calling for End to Discriminating Policy

The talk-show host is joining GLAAD's campaign lobbying the Boy Scouts of America to lift its...

Scout's Honor? Gay Rights Advocate Seeks to Overturn Ban on Gay Boy Scouts

Gay Rights Advocate Seeks to Overturn Ban on Gay Boy Scouts