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USA Update Boy Scouts proposal to allow gay youths draws fire from both sides

The Boy Scouts drafted the proposal on gay youths after sending surveys to about 1 million members. Many respondents, the organization said Friday, felt that youths should not be denied the benefits of Scouting.
Boy Scouts reconsidering anti-gay policy (+video)

Boy Scouts of America may soon give local troop leaders the power to choose not to discriminate against LBGT scouts, troop leaders, and den mothers — a major change from their previous blanket no-gay policy.
Boy Scouts of America reconsidering policy on gay members

The Boy Scouts of America is reconsidering its policy banning gay scouts. The Boy Scouts announcement that it may reconsider its gay scout policy comes after years of protests and a decline in membership.
Chick-fil-A protesters plan Friday 'Kiss In' for gay rights (+video)

Chick-fil-A restaurants will see a different crowd of visitors Friday, as gay rights activists will participate in a national 'Kiss In' to protest the CEO's comments on gay marriage. Demonstrators are encouraged to go to Chick-Fil-A locations and kiss fellow participants of the same sex.
Chick-fil-A supporters send message, eat chicken (+video)

Chick-fil-A restaurants across the country were packed with supporters Wednesday for 'Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.' In the wake of CEO Dan Cathy's views against gay marriage, and the subsequent boycott from gay-rights advocates, eating a Chick-fil-A sandwich has become a polarizing political statement.
Chick-fil-A: Culture war in a chicken sandwich? (+video)

Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays and opposes gay marriage. Chicago and Boston politicians speak out against Chick-fil-A restaurants in their cities. Christian conservatives call for a 'Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.'
Obama shift on gay marriage unleashes Hollywood's star power (+video)

Just as Obama is heading to Hollywood for what promises to be a blockbuster fundraiser, his shift on gay marriage is getting rave reviews in the entertainment world.
Nancy Grace, Chaz Bono cast in Dancing with the Stars Season 13

Nancy Grace and Chaz Bono will join the cast for Season 13 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars. The entire cast was revealed by America's Funniest Home Videos host Tom Bergeron and Dancing with the Stars Season 7 champion Brooke Burke, who co-hosted Monday night's announcement at the end of an episode of the reality TV show "Bachelor Pad." DWTS pairs celebrities with professional dancers (and choreographers) who perform in front of a panel of the three judges, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, and Carrie Ann Inaba. Viewers can vote for their favorite dancing couples. Last season's winner was Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward and professional dancer Kym Johnson. Six of the past 12 DWTS winners have been athletes. The DWTS head of casting says, “There are some strong personalities [in Season 13]," USA today reports, "Any time it gets people talking, obviously that's a good thing. It gets people watching. This first show is definitely going to be water-cooler talk." The show opens on Sept. 19. Who are the DWTS Season 13 contestants?
Tracy Morgan headed Nashville to apologize for anti-gay rant

Tracy Morgan is heading to Nashville to apologize for an anti-gay rant many have criticized him for.
Why Tebow and not gay dating ad? CBS on Super Bowl hot seat

Gay groups are calling CBS homophobic for agreeing to air an antiabortion ad featuring Tim Tebow and not the ad for gay dating website ManCrunch. By changing its policy on advocacy ads, CBS invited the outrage.
Twitter slur lands Larry Johnson in hot water

Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson faces suspension after he used a homophobic slur on his Twitter account.