The decision whether to allow gays in the scouts has been held for about three months, as the organization faces strong pressure from people for and against gay membership.
Update: The Boy Scouts of America announced Wednesday that they will not make an official vote on its position on gay members until May. One year after reaffirming its stance against gay membership, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will vote this week on whether to lift the ban, the Chicago Tribune reports. The BSA board is convening at the organization’s headquarters in Texas to discuss the controversial decision, reports say. The board has said it will consider lifting the national restriction against gay membership, instead leaving the call up to local troop leaders. A Wednesday vote will determine how the group proceeds, but there’s already plenty of influence on both sides of the fence. On Sunday, President Barack Obama strongly voiced…
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Republican Judy Biggert wins over Democratic challenger Scott Harper with more than 70 percent of the vote in Cook County.
Judy Biggert will be returning to Washington D.C. for her seventh term as U.S. Representative for the 13th District. Biggert, 73, won with 72 percent of the vote in Cook County, 67 percent in DuPage and about 58 percent in Will against Democrat challenger Scott Harper, 49, for the predominantly Republican district, which includes Orland Park, Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Naperville, Lisle and other southwestern suburbs. "This election wasn't about one race or one person," Biggert said after late numbers came through in her favor. "People want a new direction and the Republicans can take that path. It will be a challenge, but we're going to have to govern well. I think we can get this country back on track." Drew Pusateri, Scott Harper's spokeman…
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Tony C.
10:03 am on Saturday, February 9, 2013
Not to mention the obvious, the sexes were kept apart for a reason, thats why you have the Girl Scouts, and the Boy Scouts! If boys that are attracted to boys and men that are attracted to males want to join and run the the Scouts, then a third and seperate option MUST be formed! more ›