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Boy Scouts of America Takes Important Step Towards Equality

Earlier today, the Boy Scouts of America ended their antiquated ban on gay youth scouts, but maintained a prohibition on same-gender loving adult leaders. The compromise came after a survey of 1,400 voting adult members showed 60% support within the organization for changing the scouting policy to be more inclusive. Equality Michigan has been helping youth and adults harmed by the Boy Scouts ban on LGBT participants for several years and encourages the Boy Scouts of America to complete the path to equality.

Support for LGBT Workplace and Marriage Equality On The Rise in Michigan - May 14, 2013
Statewide LGBT advocacy organization appoints new field organizer - April 15, 2013
NCAVP Endorses National Sexual Assault Awareness Month; Calls for End to LGBTQH Sexual Assault - April 8, 2013

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Equality Michigan's Emily Dievendorf discusses State House Bills HB5763 and HB5764

WDET's Craig Fahle speaks with Michigan Public Radio Network Capital Bureau Chief Rick Pluta about the start of the lame duck session in Lansing. Craig speaks with Emily Dievendorf, Director of Policy for Equality Michigan, about State House Bills HB5763 and HB5764. Both would significantly alter the rules for adoption agencies and according to Dievendorf, could potentially discriminate against certain families.

Equality Michigan's Roland Leggett Profiled in Between the Lines - Between the Lines - November 1, 2012
Homophobic Attack Highlights Lack Of Protections In Michigan - Towleroad - October 4, 2012
Car Accident Escalates Into Hate Crime Against Detroit Lesbian Couple - Queerty - October 4, 2012

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Boy Scouts of America Takes Important Step Towards Equality

Support for LGBT Workplace Protections and Marriage Equality Surges Ahead in Michigan! - May 14, 2013
Support for LGBT Workplace and Marriage Equality On The Rise in Michigan - May 14, 2013
Give OUT Day 2013 - May 9, 2013

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