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The "Problem" of God in the Boy Scouts
Book excerpt about the historical background to the Boy Scouts of America's policies regarding Duty to God. By Jay Mechling.

Discrimination in Girl Scouts: Marika's Story
Information about a lawsuit by girl denied membership in GSUSA because she is in a wheelchair.

Grassfire - Scout Petition
Petition of support for the Boy Scouts of America's membership standards.

Religious Tolerance
Links and information with regard to religious and sexual orientation concerns and the Boy Scouts of America.

Lone Scouts and the BSA
Provides history, program information, contacts and links.

Boy Scouts of America Facts
Describes the Boy Scout program, its aims and objectives.

Save Our Scouts
Offers an online petition and educational information on the current threats to the Scouting program in the USA, including news articles and a listing of organizations that have recently withdrawn support.

Scouting For All
A nonprofit, 501(c)3, advocacy organization working to change the Boy Scouts of America's exclusionary policies against atheists and gays.

Inclusive Scouting .NET
Portal site for local and national coalitions working to change the policies of the Boy Scouts of America with respect to religion and sexual orientation. Offers a searchable database of BSA organizations and United Way agencies.

Durban, South Africa scout project.
Water purifier earns scouts a place in the sun.


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