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
Boy Scouts lifts ban on openly gay children, but not adults
MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell, Scouts for Equality's Zach Wahls, and the Washington Post's Jonathan Capehart discuss what the decision will mean for the future of the Boy Scouts.
Activists rally ahead of Boy Scouts vote on gay youth ban
GRAPEVINE, Texas (Reuters) - Gay rights activists and members of conservative groups gathered in the Texas town of Grapevine on Wednesday where Boy Scouts of America delegates were expected to vote at a national meeting to lift its ban on gay youth membership. Full story
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Eagle Scout and founder of Scouts for Equality, Zach Wahls, weighs in on the Boy Scouts' decision not to vote on allowing gay members. Daniel Hernandez, the intern who saved Gabby Giffords life, also joins the discussion with MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell to talk gun control
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MSNBC's Thomas Roberts talks to Eagle Scout and LGBT activist Zach Wahls and NBC's Pete Williams about the Boy Scouts' decision to delay a vote on ending the organization's ban on gay members.
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