Boy Scouts Reaffirm Gay Ban, Sitcom Star's Anti-Gay Comments And More

Tuesday, July 17, 2012 Boy Scouts Reaffirm Gay Ban, Kick Out Counselor For Being Gay A 19-year-old Boy Scout has been axed from his position as a summer camp counselor after revealing that he is gay. His story arrives the same day that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) "emphatically reaffirmed" its policy of excluding gays as both leaders and Scouts, according to the Associated Press. Jennifer Carroll, Florida's Lt. Governor, Sparks Outraged And Inspiring Twitter Reactions With 'Lesbian' Comment Jimmie Walker, 'Good Times' Actor, On Gay Marriage: 'I'm Totally Against It' Edie Windsor vs. DOMA May Be Best Chance To Strike Federal Gay Marriage Bar Citizen Link's 'In The Eyes Of The Law' Anti-Gay Marriage Video Uses Puzzling, Laughable Logic New York Horse-Drawn Carriage Driver Spouts Anti-Gay, Racist Slurs In Pride Weekend Tirade (GRAPHIC) BLOG POSTS Amelia: Our First Pride as Parents of a Young Gay Son We laughed at our presumption that our son would have some big moment during this first Pride after telling us he was gay. We realized the day was exactly the way it should have been. It was a fun, family day. It wasn't a revelation-worthy day for our son, because it was just his life. Sharon J. Lettman-Hicks: Words Matter, Jennifer Carroll, Words Matter I am so furious and frustrated by a black woman of power trying to bring other black women down to save face. Jennifer Carroll, the core of your character is at stake, and you are showing your true colors. Omnia Saed: The Key to Heaven Just like some sectors of Christianity and Judaism, it is seen in Islam that homosexuality is not the greatest key into heaven. But how can a world filled with so many different minds, beliefs and religions come to the notion of a unanimous right and wrong? Howard Bragman: Miles to Go Before We Sleep: Why Coming Out Is Still Courageous -- And Important I worked with my first celebrities who came out more than two decades ago and clearly we have made extraordinary strides.  But we have not reached the promised land yet. John Carroll: Like Sands Through the Hourglass, So Are the Days of My Thighs The idea of time marching on (over my face) and leaving the wreckage of beloved things like dance and smooth skin in its wake not only scares the bejesus out of me but brings up so many ugly issues I have with getting older. Grandma Moses, party of one!

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