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Pete Hegseth vs Scouting America: Why LGBTQ+, girls’ and diversity spaces disappeared after Pentagon pressure

Scouting America removed dedicated diversity spaces from its National Jamboree event. This action followed pressure from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding "woke" policies. The Pentagon threatened to withdraw its century-old support for the youth organization. This decision impacts scouts who previously found community in these areas. The organization faces ongoing…

The Economic Times

Pete Hegseth gets his way as Scouting America drops its inclusion spaces

One of Scouting America’s biggest gatherings has eliminated dedicated spaces for gay youth, women and scouts of color as the organization faces from the Pentagon to pull back diversity efforts

The Independent UK

Family Sues Scouting America After 5-Year-Old Ohio Cub Scout Assaulted During Leader's Alleged 'Vaping Break'

A five-year-old Cub Scout was severely injured during a meet in Ohio, leading to a lawsuit against Scouting America and Erie Shores Council.

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Scouting America to reinstate ban on trans children to appease Pentagon

Former Boy Scouts cave to Pete Hegseth as he laments move from ‘focus on God as the ruler of the universe’

The Guardian - US

Hegseth says Boy Scouts agreed to his ‘Back to Basics’ demands over DEI and transgender — and will add a new merit badge

Secretary Hegseth has accused Scouting America of losing their way since allowing girls and LGBTQ+ boys to join

The Independent UK

Pentagon threatens to cut ties with Scouting America over ‘core values’

Defense department says it may end support unless youth group abandons inclusivity and returns to ‘God and country’ values

The Guardian - US

Hegseth reportedly plans to cut support to US scouts group for being ‘genderless’

Scouting America decries accusations by defense secretary that the organization is attacking ‘boy-friendly spaces’

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Kate Middleton Hints at Future Return to Work Amid Cancer Battle

The princess shared a rare personal message on Instagram.

Marie Claire

Scouting America CEO: Our name change was long overdue—and today’s divisions prove the role we have to play is more important than ever

Scouting America CEO Roger Krone says the divisions in American society make foundational experiences like scouting more important than ever.

Fortune

By reviewing the name of the Baden-Powell Award, Scouts Australia is grappling with its colonial past

Scouts Australia is considering changing the name of its most prestigious youth award, the Baden-Powell Scout Award.

The Conversation

‘A bit horrific’: Scouts at jamboree in South Korea on campsite conditions

UK Scouts are being moved to Seoul hotels after heatwave caused chaos and medical issues

The Guardian - UK

We need to stop the embarrassment over St George's Day and celebrate

Let's reclaim the day of the English patron saint

Nottingham Post

Boy Scouts' $2.4 billion bankruptcy plan upheld by judge

A federal district court judge has upheld the approval of a $2.4 billion bankruptcy reorganization plan aimed at resolving tens of thousands of child sexual abuse claim against the Boy Scouts of America

The Independent UK

Two women claim they were sexually abused by their Scout leader as teenagers

Phillip Perks, 55, is thought to have taken his own life days after being questioned by police over allegations of sexual assault

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The Independent UK

Two women accuse Scouts of ‘silencing’ them over their claims of sexual abuse

They also claim Phillip Perks was allowed to keep his position for around seven years after they told a Scout commissioner about his alleged crimes.

Glasgow Live

Head teacher in 'disbelief' after featuring in New Year Honours list for Newton Mearns volunteer work

Gillian Caldwell, who has been volunteering since 1977, was in shock after finding out she was in the New Year Honours list for making a positive impact in her line of work.

Daily Record

Paisley pays heartfelt tribute to Reverend Birss as funeral takes place

Reverend Birss faithfully served the town for more than 32 years.

Chicago Tribune

Cub and Boy Scouts use ‘Campsgiving’ to further forge friendships; ‘Calling it a family sounds corny, but you are really connected’

GURNEE, Ill. -- Scouting is fun. So say the young members of Gurnee Pack and Troop 677, who recently celebrated Thanksgiving early at the Gurnee Community Church, in suburban Chicago, where they hold weekly meetings.

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Daily Record

Paisley Scout leader is handed the Pat McCarthy Memorial Award

Jim Duffy has given 45 years of service to the Scouts

Salon

5 horrifying Boy Scout abuse doc moments

Hulu's two-hour film revisits the rampant sexual abuse that took place within the Boy Scouts of America for decades

The Independent UK

Scouts see biggest surge in youth membership since World War Two

Youth membership has risen by 16% since 2021 to more than 420,000, figures show.

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