Boy scouts earn traffic merit badges
Dozens of Western Massachusetts boy scouts earned their traffic merit badges on Saturday. Full story
Caterpillar drops Boy Scouts support over gay ban
Caterpillar Inc. is no longer giving money to the Boy Scouts because the organization discriminates against homosexuals, a spokeswoman for the Illinois-based heavy equipment manufacturer confirmed Thursday. Full story
Lawyer-child enticement
A Massachusetts lawyer, who was also a middle school substitute teacher and Boy Scout leader, has pleaded guilty to federal charges of using the Internet to try to entice young boys into unlawful sexual conduct. Full story
Southern Baptists address prisoners, trafficking
The Southern Baptist Convention tackled topics at its annual meeting this week that seemed to show a concern for a broadening array of social issues, including human trafficking and the country's high rate of incarceration. Full story
Southern Baptists condemn Boy Scouts policy on gays
HOUSTON (Reuters) - The Southern Baptist Convention on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to voice opposition to the Boy Scouts of America decision to admit gay members, saying that homosexual conduct is contrary to a scout's oath to do his duty to God. Full story
Ga. pastor: Banned scouts welcome at her church
The pastor of a Georgia church says Boy Scouts who are being kicked out of congregations over policies on gay scouts are welcome to meet in her church if they need a place. The Rev. Stephanie Seigh (SEYE) says she decided to invite troops to meet at One World Spiritual Center in Marietta after the n Full story
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Boy Scouts help plan flags on vets' graves
Boy Scouts help a World War II vet honor the fallen on Memorial Day. WSTM's Brandon Roth reports.
A big change for the Boy Scouts of America
In her “Footnote,” Melissa Harris-Perry talks about the Boy Scouts’ of America's decision to accept openly gay members but exclude openly gay troop leaders.
GLAAD: Boy Scouts sending 'very mixed message' on equality
Ross Murray from GLAAD talks with MSNBC's Craig Melvin about the Boy Scouts' decision to allow openly gay members but not openly gay scout leaders.
Boy Scouts agree to end ban on gay Scouts
One of America’s best-known youth groups boasting 2.6 million members scrapped its 22-year-old ban on gay Boy Scouts on Thursday, but gay adults are still banned from serving as Scout leaders. NBC’s Craig Melvin reports.
Boy Scouts of America ends ban on openly gay scouts
The organization has dropped its ban on gay scouts but kept its ban on gay scout leaders in place. Zach Wahls of Scouts for Equality shares his reaction.
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