"Scouting America will modify its policy to make clear that membership will be based solely on biological sex at birth and not gender identity. That means that the application, any application, will have only two sex designations, male and female, and the application must match the applicant's birth certificate."
"After 2012, the Boy Scouts lost their way and a once great organization became gravely wounded. Diversity, equity and inclusion, DEI, crept in. The name was changed to Scouting America. Girls were accepted. The focus on God as the ruler of the universe was watered down to include openness to humanism and earth-centered pagan religions."
"Scouting will also make clear that biological boys and girls will not be allowed to occupy or share intimate spaces together: toilets, showers, tents, anywhere like that."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Scouting America will implement policy changes at the Pentagon's urging, including restricting membership based on biological sex at birth rather than gender identity. The changes also involve discontinuing the citizenship in society merit badge, introducing a military service merit badge, and waiving registration fees for military children. Hegseth criticized the organization's 2024 rebrand from Boy Scouts and recent inclusivity efforts, characterizing them as part of what he views as problematic diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. He specifically objected to the inclusion of girls, expanded religious perspectives, and acceptance of transgender youth. The Pentagon will also enforce policies separating biological boys and girls in intimate spaces and conduct vigorous reviews of the organization's charter.
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