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Should the Boy Scouts accept gays?
The Boy Scouts of America might actually join the 21st century this week. It’s about time, don’t you think? Scout honchos will be voting later this week on whether openly gay boys can participate. Of course, they still won’t vote...
Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Social Issues, Same-Sex Marriage, Boy Scouts of America, Social Organizations
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Somerset County church news for May 18
Middlecreek COB The Rev. Linda Stoner will share the message “Look Up and Live” as the Middlecreek Church of the Brethren celebrates Pentecost Sunday. The Rev. John Stoner will serve as worship leader. The church is at 226 Middlecreek Road,...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Frontline Limited, Religious Festivals, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Music
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Four Aberdeen-area Girl Scouts receive scouting's highest honor
It's something that less than 6 percent of eligible Girl Scouts attain, according to Girl Scouts of the USA, but four from the Aberdeen area earned their Gold Award this year. The Dakota Horizons Council, which serves members in South Dakota, North...
Tags: Human Interest, Boy Scouts of America, Social Organizations, Girl Scouts of the USA
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They're Gold, Silver and Bronze
Lanterman Auditorium will be teeming with activity Sunday when the La Caņada Girl Scouts Service Unit holds its annual Gold, Silver & Bronze Award ceremony. The event, which gets underway at 4 p.m., will also honor those bridging to Adult Scout status....
Tags: Human Interest, Social Organizations
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Wingnuts release 2013 promotions schedule
KWCH 12 Eyewitness SportsThe Wichita Wingnuts announced their 2013 promotional schedule on Wednesday. The season kicks off Thursday night with a tribute to late Wingnuts' bench coach Brian Rose. Prior to the game, a video celebrating Rose's life will be displayed while his...Tags: World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., Baseball, Social Organizations, Sports
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Scouting organization to demonstrate for equality Friday
A national scouting alumni organization will be campaigning at the Boy Scouts of America's Baltimore Council Headquarters Friday to promote internal legislation concerning the acceptance of openly gay members. At 12:30 p.m., Scouts for Equality will...
Tags: Boy Scouts of America, Social Organizations, Minority Groups, Gays and Lesbians
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The Blue Ridge Boy Scout Council declines to comment on decision to allow gay participants
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistThe Boy Scout's decision to allow gay members continues to create a lot of discussion within and outside of scouting. The organization has always been solidly aligned with mainstream churches and religious groups. It remains to be seen if Thursday's...Tags: Social Organizations, Religion and Belief
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Eagle Scouts speak out about proposal to lift ban on gay youth in troops
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistThe Boy Scouts of America will be making history on Thursday. After years of criticism, emotion and public outcry on the issue, the organization will decide whether or not gays will be allowed to join for the first time ever. The issue has been...Tags: Christianity, Lifestyle and Leisure, Boy Scouts of America, Social Organizations, Clubs and Associations
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Scouts and equality
One of the first things that an incoming Boy Scout must learn is the Scout Law. It's become so famous that many people outside the organization likely recognize it. "A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful,...Tags: Social Issues, Bill Gates, Social Organizations, Barack Obama, Gays and Lesbians
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Imperial Valley Girl Scouts have an 'Adventure at the Museum'
Staff WriterIMPERIAL — Girls Scouts were digging for fossils in an effort to learn more about archeology and the Imperial Valley. Girls from kindergarten through 12th grade came out in full force Saturday morning for the Girls Scout’s Adventure at the...Tags: Social Organizations, Museums, Arts and Culture
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Mormon Church to Boy Scouts: Gay Scouts proposal OK
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a message for the Boy Scouts of America's plan to allow gay Scouts: We're fine with it. The Mormon Church, which has historically opposed same-sex marriage, said Thursday that it supported the Scouts'...
Tags: Mormonism, Christianity, Social Issues, Social Organizations, Times Square
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Don't single out the Boy Scouts
The Boy Scouts' long-standing refusal to admit gay members is deplorable and offensive. But it's also legal. Just because we — or California legislators — might disagree with the discriminatory path the Boy Scouts has taken doesn't mean the...
Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Social Issues, Ricardo Lara, Same-Sex Marriage, Boy Scouts of America
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Apr 25, 2013
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Apr 12, 2013
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