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The Century-Long Relationship Between Girls and Scouting

This article was written by Guest Writer Xyla Carlson. Xyla is a Junior at McCaskey and a Youth Leader of Troop 99, a Gender Inclusive Scout Troop in Lancaster County.  Recently, the Boy Scouts Of America adopted a new name for their flagship program (Scouts BSA), and more controversially, opened to children of all genders. Many opposed this historic change due to the belief that … Continue reading The Century-Long Relationship Between Girls and Scouting

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A History of Sexual Abuse Haunts Local Scouts BSA Troops

The Pennsylvania Dutch Council of Scouts BSA (formerly Boy Scouts of America) is currently involved in a lawsuit over sexual abuse allegations, with the latest compensation set at $1.05 million. Of the 86 local victims, roughly 60 percent are from Lancaster county. For decades, Scouts BSA National has faced sexual abuse allegations, with lawsuits popping up all over the country. The lawsuit in PA is … Continue reading A History of Sexual Abuse Haunts Local Scouts BSA Troops

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