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Scouting America removes LGBTQ+ spaces amid Pentagon diversity pressure

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Scouting America has removed dedicated spaces for LGBTQ+ youth, women, and scouts of color at its National Jamboree, reportedly due to pressure from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth had threatened to end the Pentagon's long-standing partnership with the organization if it did not scale back its diversity initiatives, which he termed "woke" policies. This decision has led to disappointment among some scouts, including those who previously organized or utilized these inclusive spaces, with some opting not to attend the event in West Virginia. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Stengle, The Associated Press ·

    Scouting America cuts LGBTQ+ spaces at jamboree under Pentagon pressure

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatened to end military ties unless Scouting America dropped diversity initiatives by late August.

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