"These and other changes that scouting America's leadership committed to will hopefully result in a rededication to the foundational ideals that have defined scouting for generations: duty to God and country, leadership, character, and service."
"Scouting is and has always been a nonpartisan organization. Over more than a century, we've worked constructively with every U.S. presidential administration, Republican and Democrat, focusing on our common goal of building future leaders grounded in integrity, responsibility, and community service."
"The organization was surprised and disappointed by news about the potential policy change, especially given that the Scouting movement has had a strong relationship with our nation's military going back more than a century."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Scouting America has committed to eliminating tolerance of transgender scouts and removing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs to preserve its century-long partnership with the Department of Defense. These changes include limiting gender options on applications to male or female only. Hegseth stated the modifications aim to refocus the organization on foundational ideals including duty to God and country, leadership, character, and service. Scouting America has not officially confirmed these changes, though the organization has been negotiating with the Secretary for months regarding continued partnership privileges, including scouting activities on military bases and advanced military ranks for Eagle Scouts. The organization previously expressed surprise and disappointment about potential policy changes.
Read at Advocate.com
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