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Big Tent News: Merck Foundation Severs Boy Scouts Funding Over Anti-Gay Policy
Merck Foundation Severs Boy Scouts Funding Over Anti-Gay PolicyThe Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have lost yet another corporate sponsor angered by the organization's stance on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
Following in the footsteps of Intel and UPS, the Merck Foundation announced it would suspend all funding to the Boy Scouts until the ban on gay scouts and scout leaders is lifted.
Following in the footsteps of Intel and UPS, the Merck Foundation announced it would suspend all funding to the Boy Scouts until the ban on gay scouts and scout leaders is lifted.
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/10/merck-foundation-boy-scouts-funding-gay-ban_n_2270863.html?utm_hp_ref=gay-voices