Coalitions for Inclusive Scouting
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The Coalition for Inclusive Scouting is made up of groups across the United States of America that foster discussion and education related to the status of Scouting in the United States.[1] The Coalition grew out of the movement started by Scouting for All to get the Boy Scouts of America to rescind its policy of excluding openly gay people and atheists.[citation needed] The Coalition is a program of G/LEARN, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization.
[edit] The Inclusive Scouting Award
The Inclusive Scouting Award is in the form of the traditional knot award patch. The Coalitions for Inclusive Scouting introduced the award as a means for people still involved in the Boy Scouts of America to show their support for an inclusive Scouting environment. However, since it is not an official BSA Award, and not listed in the BSA Uniform and Insignia Guide, it is not permitted to be worn on the BSA uniform.
The Inclusive Scouting Distinguished Service Award is awarded by the Coalitions for Inclusive Scouting to persons who have spoken out against the Boy Scout policies at a substantial personal risk. Awardees include James Dale (see Boy Scouts of America v. Dale), Matt Hill Comer.[2]
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