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Boy Scouts rebrands as Scouting America, dropping gendered name

The change comes as the scouting organization tries to move past years of turmoil, including sexual abuse allegations and a public battle with the Girl Scouts.

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May 7, 2024 at 3:38 p.m. EDT
The Boy Scouts of America announced Tuesday that in 2025, it will rename itself Scouting America in an effort to be more inclusive. (Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post)
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After 114 years of being known as the Boy Scouts of America, the nation’s largest scouting organization is changing its name to the more inclusive Scouting America.

The major rebrand, announced Tuesday, comes after years of turmoil for the organization, as well as major changes meant to stem the tide of declining membership. The new Scouting America name is also a reflection of the organization’s biggest change: the decision five years ago to welcome girls into its ranks at all levels.