Boy Scouts Consider Ending Policy Banning Gay Members and Troop Leaders

Madison Gray of TIME reports on the potential policy change from Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to drop its long-standing ban on gay membership. BSA spokesman Deron Smith said, “The policy change under discussion would allow the religious, civic or educational organizations that oversee and deliver scouting to determine how to address this issue. The Boy Scouts would not under any circumstances, dictate a position to units, members or parents.” 

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