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Scouting America’s National Jamboree has erased dedicated spaces for LGBTQ+ youth, women, and scouts of color—under pressure from the Pentagon, led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who decried the organization’s “woke” policies. The move reverses decades of inclusion, sparking outrage from scouts who once relied on these safe havens, including a 21-year-old Eagle Scout who’s now skipping the event. While some attendees are stepping up to fill the void with pride symbols and visible support, the military’s long-standing partnership now hinges on these rollback policies, leaving thousands of young scouts grappling with a fractured sense of belonging.

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