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    Can the Boy Scouts Stage a Revival by Ending the Ban on Gays?

    The Boy Scouts of America still bans gay boys and gay leaders, but next week, the national council in Plano, Texas may tell the cub packs and scout troops their sponsors can make membership policy on their own. Anybody’s invited to call 972-580-2330 and say whether you're for against the change.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The Boy Scouts of America still bans gay boys and gay leaders, but next week, the national council in Plano, Texas may tell the cub packs and scout troops their sponsors can make membership policy on their own. Anybody’s invited to call 972-580-2330 and say whether you're for against the change.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Director of Content, News

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      KCRW

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Tim Walker

      Boy Scouts of America (formerly)

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      Glenn Cote

      Cub Scouts

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      Christian Science Monitor

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