""bring together youth of every race, religion, gender, ethnic background, and economic status in programs to develop character, citizenship, and fitness." "It is the philosophy of Scouting to welcome all eligible youth ... who are willing to accept Scouting's values and meet any other requirements of membership," the organization says on its website. "Prejudice, intolerance and unlawful discrimination are unacceptable within the ranks of Scouting America.""
"On Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Department of Defense (DOD) posted a warning to the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America - revert to old, exclusionary rules, or risk losing its longstanding partnership with the U.S. military. DOD spokesperson Sean Parnell wrote on X that the department, which partners with Scouting America on a number of ventures, would consider breaking that bond if the organization didn't return to its past exclusionary policies."
The Department of Defense posted a warning that Scouting America could lose its longstanding partnership with the U.S. military if the organization reverts to past exclusionary policies. Scouting America adopted a new name in February 2025 and implemented inclusive changes such as admitting girls to Cub Scouts in 2018 and allowing girls to earn Eagle Scout in 2019. The organization lifted bans on openly gay scouts and gay adult leaders during the 2010s. Scouting America's stated membership policy aims to bring together youth of every race, religion, gender, ethnic background, and economic status. The DOD signaled it may consider ending partnerships if exclusionary rules return.
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