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Boy Scouts of America
4:40 pm
Thu February 7, 2013

Boy Scouts Delay Gay Ban Decision

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Originally published on Thu February 7, 2013 2:13 pm

 It’ll be another three months before we know if the Irving-based Boy Scouts of America will change its gay ban policy. More than 100 supporters of the policy rallied at Scout headquarters after the organization said it would keep its gay ban, for now.                                             

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9:43 am
Wed January 30, 2013

No Word From Local Boy Scout Chapters On Policy Change... Yet

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The Boy Scouts of America, one of the nation's largest youth organizations, is considering lifting their national ban on gay scouts and scoutmasters.
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Boy Scouts of America leaders are weighing the possibility of lifting its ban on homosexual members and leaders, but a nation-wide policy could do little to nothing to effect change at local clubs throughout the country.

A statement by the organization said chartered clubs would accept membership and select leaders based on its mission, principles, or religious beliefs.

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