Boy Scouts Lift Gay Ban

I bet this is going to piss a lot of haters off but it makes me and a lot of other people very happy.  As of January 1, 2014, The Boy Scouts of America will officially lift their ban on gay scouts.  That being said, it turns out many anti-gay parents have already moved their kids to Trail Life USA, a group which openly bans gay membership.  Although Boy Scouts are opening their minds a little, they are sticking to strict guidelines on sexual conduct and their wording still worries me a little. Will it open the doors for easy discrimination?  How do you promote sexuality and does that mean you can be gay but don't dare talk about it?  I guess we will have to wait and see how this plays out.

Any sexual conduct, whether heterosexual or homosexual, by youth of Scouting age is contrary to the virtues of Scouting. No member may use Scouting to promote or advance any social or political position or agenda, including on the matter of sexual orientation.

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Way to Go Carly!

Carly Rae Jepsen recently cancelled her performance at the Boy Scouts Jamboree because of the group’s ban on gay members and leaders.  Now instead she is going to be the closing act at the Palm Springs White Party March 31st.  Take that gay haters.

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Another Company Cancels Scouts Sponsorship

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced today that they have cancelled sponsorship of the Utah Scout-A-Rama, only one day after the company confirmed  that the Boy Scouts' ban on gay members violates the company's antidiscrimination policy.  Maybe if companies keep pulling their money, the Scouts will get their heads out of their asses.

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Way to Go Carly Rae!

I had faith and today Carly Rae Jepsen announced that she will withdraw as headliner of the Boy Scouts' annual national jamboree, saying the group conflicts with her support of equality for all people. The more support against the Scouts' ridiculous policies, the better.

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GLAAD Urges Carly Rae to Boycott Scouts

Train was suppose to perform at the Boy Scouts of America’s National Scouting Jamboree this coming July, but have refused to unless the Scouts’ gay ban is lifted.  GLAAD is now asking Carly Rae Jepsen to do the same because she is still scheduled to perform. If she does not she's alienating a huge group of her fans, which would be very unfortunate.  Come on Carly!!
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Boy Scouts Losing Big Name Funders

The Boy Scouts have continually upheld their anti-gay attitudes and uphold these outdated rules in their agency.  In 2000, they won their court case to ban gays because it violated their first amendment right.  Obviously the judge thought the Scouts organizers rights were more important than individuals. Then in 2012 they openly spoke out against the gay scout leaders and supported the military and their outdated Don't Ask Don't Tell.  Many have started boycotting the organization and now major sponsors are following suit. They have lost Intel, which donated nearly $700,000, UPS and the list continues to grow.  Suck that Boy Scouts.

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UPS Pulls Money From Boy Scouts

UPS said its charitable foundation will no longer give money to the Boy Scouts of America so long as the group discriminates against gay scouts and leaders. The move comes after an online petition with more than 80,000 signatures called out the company on its support of the BSA. Last year, the UPS Foundation gave more than $85,000 to the Boy Scouts.  Sucks to be them this time around.

We promote an environment of diversity and inclusion. UPS is a company that does the right things for the right reasons.

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