Boy Scouts of America Reject Gays and Lesbians - November, 1991

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Annette Dragon

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Creation Date

11-1991

Keywords

Maine, Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, Transgender, Boy Scouts of American, Discrimation, United Way, 4-H

Description

After the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) barred Terry, a lesbian, from becoming a den mother, protests followed. Terry went on to encourage LGBT parents to enroll their children in 4-H, asked the Portland United Way to defund the BSA of an estimated $82,000 a year, and asked local schools and public services that were supported by tax dollars to decline to provide the BSA with meeting space. Image description: Protests at BSA Portland headquarters in May 1992. John McLaughlin (second from right) holds the sign "Queer Power"; other signs read "Stop Confusing Kids", and "A Scout is a friend to ALL"

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