CNN's Don Lemon covered the Boy Scouts' gay ban in a segment Sunday in which two Eagle Scouts appeared: Scouts for Equality's Zach Wahls … [Read more...] about Zach Wahls Destroys Anti-Gay Activist in Boy Scout Debate on CNN: VIDEO
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Family Research Council Caught Stealing, Lying: PHOTOS
Does the Family Research Council believe thou shalt not lie, thou shalt not steal? Is their character morally straight? Apparently not, because … [Read more...] about Family Research Council Caught Stealing, Lying: PHOTOS
Boy Scouts Look Set to End Ban on Gay Scouts But Not Gay Leaders
The Boy Scouts appear set to end their ban on gay scouts, Reuters reports: If the vote is approved, "no youth may be denied membership in the … [Read more...] about Boy Scouts Look Set to End Ban on Gay Scouts But Not Gay Leaders
Gay-Friendly Scouting Organization Reports Massive Growth
The gay-friendly scouting alternative to the Boy Scouts, called Navigators USA, has doubled its numbers in one year, Mother Jones reports: In March, … [Read more...] about Gay-Friendly Scouting Organization Reports Massive Growth
California Senate Panel Advances Bill That Could Strip the Boy Scouts of Tax Exempt Status Over Gay Ban
Back in February I posted about a bill introduced by openly gay California state senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) that would strip the Boy … [Read more...] about California Senate Panel Advances Bill That Could Strip the Boy Scouts of Tax Exempt Status Over Gay Ban
Guess Who Stepped in to Give Food to the Utah Scout-O-Rama After Chipotle Backed Out?
The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Winger’s Roadhouse Grill, Utah Sports Lodge and Madeline’s Steakhouse are stepping up to support the Boy Scouts by … [Read more...] about Guess Who Stepped in to Give Food to the Utah Scout-O-Rama After Chipotle Backed Out?
Rick Perry Criticizes Madonna for Taking ‘a Shot’ At the Boy Scouts
Rick Perry took a shot at Madonna for blaspheming the Boy Scouts at the GLAAD Awards in NYC, the Houston Chronicle reports: “It’s fascinating that … [Read more...] about Rick Perry Criticizes Madonna for Taking ‘a Shot’ At the Boy Scouts
Chipotle Cancels Sponsorship of Boy Scouts Event
Chipotle has canceled its sponsorship of a Boy Scouts Event in Utah. Think Progress reports: In an email, company spokesman Chris Arnold wrote: By way … [Read more...] about Chipotle Cancels Sponsorship of Boy Scouts Event
Chipotle Does Not Support Companies That Discriminate Against Gays Unless They Are the Boy Scouts
UPDATE: They canceled. Yesterday I posted an item noting that donations to Utah Scout-O-Rama, the annual fundraiser for the Great Salt Lake Council, … [Read more...] about Chipotle Does Not Support Companies That Discriminate Against Gays Unless They Are the Boy Scouts
Bill Gates Says Boys Scouts Should ‘Absolutely’ Lift Gay Ban: VIDEO
Why? "Because it's 2013."Gates was asked about the Boy Scouts and its ban on gays during the first installment of Politico’s new … [Read more...] about Bill Gates Says Boys Scouts Should ‘Absolutely’ Lift Gay Ban: VIDEO