Ryan Andresen
Carly Rae Jepsen & Train Fight Boy Scouts’ LGBT Ban
First it was Bay Area band, Train and now Carly Rae Jepsen is standing up to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA)’s anti-gay policy by dropping out of…
California Bill Would Remove Tax Break For Boy Scouts Over Gay Exclusions
A state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow California to strip the tax exempt status from youth groups, including the Boy Scouts of America, if they have policies that exclude gay members.
East Bay Family Left Waiting After Boy Scouts Delay Gay Ban Vote
Faced with intense pressure from two flanks, the Boy Scouts of America said Wednesday it needed more time for consultations before deciding whether to move away from its policy of excluding gays as scouts or adult leaders. The move postpones a resolution for a Bay Area family that has been fighting the ban for months.
East Bay Family Hoping Boy Scouts Reverse Ban On Gays
Anticipation heightens as the Boy Scouts of America are expected to make an announcement next week that would allow local councils to decide whether or not gays can join their organization.
Bay Area Board Endorses Gay Teen’s Eagle Scout Bid
A Bay Area Boy Scouts review board has challenged the Boy Scouts of America’s prohibition on gay members by approving a local teenager’s application for Eagle Scout status.
California Honors Gay Teen Kicked Out Of Boy Scouts
Assembly Speaker John Perez, who is openly gay himself, will recognize 18-year-old Ryan Andresen at the opening legislative session at noon.
Gay Boy Scout From Moraga Delivers Petitions, Seeks Reinstatement
Ryan Andresen and his family presented more than 400,000 signatures gathered in an online petition to the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council on Thursday, supporting his reinstatement.
Gay Ex-Boy Scout From Moraga Gets $20K Check, TV Appearance
Ellen DeGeneres booked 18-year-old Ryan Andresen of Moraga as a guest on her talk show Thursday, which was National Coming Out Day.
100K Support Moraga Mom’s Petition For Gay Son To Become Eagle Scout
A Moraga mother has gathered more than 100,000 signatures supporting her petition to the Boy Scouts of America to allow her gay son to become an Eagle Scout.
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