Boy Scouts

Newly revealed court testimony suggests the Boy Scouts of America had considerably more leaders involved in the sexual abuse of minors than previously thought.

From Texas Standard:The start of the new school year is one of the busiest seasons for the The Boy Scouts of America, which happens to be among of the…

The Southern Baptist Convention has approved a resolution opposing a new Boy Scouts of America policy that lifts a ban on gay membership.The decision was…

A decision by the Boy Scouts of America to allow openly gay scouts in their ranks is drawing a lot of reaction here in Texas. Gov. Rick Perry is an Eagle…

The organization will submit a proposal to members of its National Council that would lift the ban on young Scouts, but keep it for gay adult leaders.

Update: The Boy Scouts of America board delayed its vote on whether to end a ban on gay membership until May. Original Story (8:13 a.m.):More than 40…

Two stories about gay rights are breaking: Leaders of the Boy Scouts are debating whether local troops should be allowed to have gay members and leaders; and the Pentagon is reportedly looking to extend some benefits to the same-sex partners of military personnel.

Good morning. The National Weather Service says Austin’s in for another day of slightly-warmer-than-average temperatures today, with light sprinkles this…

Boy Scout troops across the country could soon be able to decide for themselves whether to admit scout masters and troop members of all sexual…

If approved, the new policy would allow local organizations to determine how they would address the issue. Just last summer, the national organization affirmed the ban.