After vote on gay youth, Scouts face more turmoil
The Boy Scouts of America will get no reprieve from controversy after a contentious vote to accept openly gay boys as Scouts.Full story
Will Scouts suffer membership hit after lifting ban?
NBCNews.com's Miranda Leitsinger and radio talk show host Michael Smerconish discuss a decision by the Boy Scouts of America, following a vote, to lift a ban on openly-gay leaders in their organization.
Boy Scouts of America votes to end century-old ban on gay scouts
GRAPEVINE, Texas (Reuters) - The Boy Scouts of America voted on Thursday to lift a century-old ban on openly gay scouts in a major victory for gay rights activists, but the decision means a sea of change for an organization that depends heavily on faith-based groups. Full story
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Suits filed against Boy Scouts over perversion files
Violent sexual abuse, rape, and young boys scared into silence are some of the disturbing details outlined in two separate lawsuits set to be filed Wednesday that take aim at the Boy Scouts of America. KING’s Heather Graf reports.
Boy Scout leaders meet to consider gay leaders
Boy Scouts of America leaders met in Orlando to debate whether the organization should allow openly gay members and leaders. Amanda Ober, of WESH, reports.
Boy Scouts delay decision on admitting gay scouts, leaders
The Boy Scouts of America are putting off a change in their policy on admitting gay scouts and leaders. The organization’s board of directors will take up the issue again later this year. NBC’s Pete Williams reports.
Scouts delay vote ending gay membership ban
The Boy Scouts of America delays until May a vote on whether to end a ban on gay members NBC's Jay Gray reports.
Boy Scouts: Need more time for deliberate review on gay ban
Former Eagle Scout and assistant Scout Master James Dale explains why the Boy Scouts of America may have decided to wait until May to vote whether to lift its ban on gay members and Scout leaders.
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