Boy Scouts
Mormons Sever Ties With Scouts
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has announced it is severing ties with the Boy Scouts of America, ending a relationship that has lasted a century.
Boy Scouts To Admit Girls
The Boy Scouts of America will soon open up its programs, allowing girls to join Cub Scout units and also to become Eagle Scouts, the organization's highest rank.
Bismarck Diocese Parts Ways with Boy Scouts
Last week a ban was lifted on allowing gay adults to serve as leaders of Boy Scout troops. As a result, the bishop of the Catholic Church's Bismarck Diocese has declared its parishes and schools will no longer sponsor Boy Scouts.
Scout Sex Abuse Case Postponed
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The trial of a sex abuse lawsuit against the Boy Scouts of America in Minnesota has been postponed.
Gay Scouts, Yes; Gay Scoutmasters, No…
After considerable debate, the leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to allow openly gay scouts in their ranks while continuing to ban gay scoutmasters.