Tracy Bloom / TruthdigFeb 7, 2013
The noted LGBT rights supporter and Eagle Scout's latest comments come just days after he eviscerated the homophobic arguments presented by the father of a Boy Scout. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 5, 2013
The noted homophobe is urging the Boy Scouts of America not to capitulate to the "intolerant liberal mind" and overturn its discriminatory policy of banning gays from joining the youth organization, saying that this is yet "another example of the left attempting to remove God from all areas of public life." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigFeb 4, 2013
A look at the day's political happenings, including Paul Krugman calls out "insane" NRA and Rick Perry weighs in on the news that the Boy Scouts may be ending its policy of banning gay members. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJan 29, 2013
The youth organization, which just seven months ago affirmed its rule banning Scouts and troop leaders because of their sexual orientation, has come under much criticism recently. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigOct 19, 2012
The Boy Scouts of America has been forced to release more than 20 years of secret files that reveal numerous child sex abuse allegations within the organization. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Tracy Bloom / TruthdigAug 9, 2012
It's rare that Mitt Romney and Barack Obama agree on anything, but both presidential candidates have called for the Boy Scouts of America to end its discriminatory practice of banning LGBT Scouts and leaders. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigJul 17, 2012
The Boy Scouts of America confirmed its position as one of the most bigoted groups in the U.S. after a confidential two-year review led it to uphold its ban on gay and lesbian members. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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