The Boy Scouts of America's National Executive Board has voted to lift the organization's ban on gay adults. "For far too long, this issue has divided and distracted us," said BSA president Robert … [Read more...] about Boy Scouts Ends Ban on Gay Adult Leaders: VIDEO
Robert Gates
Boy Scouts President Robert Gates Says Gay Adult Ban Could Be Lifted By October
In a new interview with NPR, Boy Scouts of America President Robert Gates provides a timetable for when his organization will make a decision on whether to lift its ban on gay adults: "I … [Read more...] about Boy Scouts President Robert Gates Says Gay Adult Ban Could Be Lifted By October
Franklin Graham: Boy Scouts President ‘Put Young, Innocent Boys at Risk’ Calling for End to Gay Adult Ban
Franklin Graham, son of anti-gay evangelical leader Billy Graham, is speaking out against Boy Scouts of America president Robert Gates and his call for the BSA to end its ban on gay adult … [Read more...] about Franklin Graham: Boy Scouts President ‘Put Young, Innocent Boys at Risk’ Calling for End to Gay Adult Ban
Girl Scouts Will Now Welcome Transgender Girls
The Girl Scouts of America announced a change to one of their policies that now allows transgender kids to become members. A guest post on GSUSA's website, titled "The Meaning of 'Serving … [Read more...] about Girl Scouts Will Now Welcome Transgender Girls
Boy Scouts Leader Robert Gates Calls for End to Ban on Gay Adults: READ
In remarks prepared for a meeting of Boy Scouts of America leadership today, BSA president and former Defense Secretary Robert Gates called on the organization to drop its ban on gay adult leaders, … [Read more...] about Boy Scouts Leader Robert Gates Calls for End to Ban on Gay Adults: READ
Tuesday Speed Read: Jared Polis, Annise Parker, South Dakota, Robert Gates, Boy Scouts, Nevada, Kentucky
BY LISA KEEN / Keen News Service LOG CABIN ADS ATTACK JARED POLIS: The national gay Republican group Log Cabin Republicans has aired three “attack ads” against openly gay U.S. Rep. Jared Polis. … [Read more...] about Tuesday Speed Read: Jared Polis, Annise Parker, South Dakota, Robert Gates, Boy Scouts, Nevada, Kentucky
Boy Scouts President Robert Gates Would’ve Welcomed Gay Adults, Doesn’t Want to Reopen Issue Now
Former Secretary of Defense and newly elected Boy Scouts of America president Robert Gates said in an interview on Friday that he would have pushed for openly gay adults to be allowed the … [Read more...] about Boy Scouts President Robert Gates Would’ve Welcomed Gay Adults, Doesn’t Want to Reopen Issue Now
Lockheed Martin Cuts Off Boy Scouts Over Ban on Gay Leaders
U.S. aerospace, defense and security company Lockheed Martin has announced that it will cease donations to the Boy Scouts of America over its ban on gay leaders, the AP reports: "We believe … [Read more...] about Lockheed Martin Cuts Off Boy Scouts Over Ban on Gay Leaders
Former Defense Sec’y Robert Gates, Who Oversaw DADT Repeal, To Lead Boy Scouts of America
Robert Gates, former Secretary of Defense under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, will be the next President of the Boys Scouts of America, replacing Wayne Perry, Imperial Valley News … [Read more...] about Former Defense Sec’y Robert Gates, Who Oversaw DADT Repeal, To Lead Boy Scouts of America
Officials: Gates Unlikely to Certify ‘DADT’ Repeal Before Retirement
Wtih Defense Secretary Robert Gates retiring on June 20, the Stars and Stripes reports that certification of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal is unlikely to happen before that … [Read more...] about Officials: Gates Unlikely to Certify ‘DADT’ Repeal Before Retirement
