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Scouting America Backtracks on Inclusivity | US News
Scouting America’s National Jamboree has stripped away dedicated spaces for LGBTQ+ youth, women, and scouts of color under pressure from the Pentagon — led by Secretary Pete Hegseth, who called diversity efforts “woke” — risking the end of a decades-long military partnership. The move reverses the organization’s recent push toward inclusivity, sparking outrage and withdrawals from scouts who felt these spaces were vital for safety and belonging. Critics, including former expulsions like James Dale, call the Pentagon’s intervention bullying, while volunteers now step in to fill the void — one…
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