What dropping the ban on gay leaders means for Boy Scouts

Name: What dropping the ban on gay leaders means for Boy Scouts
Uploaded: 2015-07-28T23:50:38Z
Duration: P285S
Description: Last night, the Boy Scouts of America voted to end a ban on leaders who are openly gay. The policy would allow exceptions for church-sponsored scout units, but several religious organizations are either apprehensive or in opposition. Gwen Ifill discusses the change with Zach Wahls, executive director of Scouts for Equality.

Clip: 07/28/2015 | 4m 45s

Last night, the Boy Scouts of America voted to end a ban on leaders who are openly gay. The policy would allow exceptions for church-sponsored scout units, but several religious organizations are either apprehensive or in opposition. Gwen Ifill discusses the change with Zach Wahls, executive director of Scouts for Equality.

Aired: 07/28/15

Rating: NR

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