The Girl Scouts have always been known for being more progressive than the Boy Scouts. In fact, they’ve had a long standing policy of including transgender girls who want to participate in their organization. Recently the Girls Scouts of Western Washington received $100,000 donation, with the stipulation that it can’t be used to benefit transgendered girls. John Iadarola and Ana Kasparian (The Point) hosts of The Young Turks discuss.
“Girl Scouts is #ForEVERYGirl. That means transgender girls, too.
After a donor, who remains anonymous, asked Girl Scouts of Western Washington to ensure their $100,000 contribution would not be used to help transgender girls, the chapter of the national organization gave the money back.
In one day, they’ve made more than double that amount through a crowdfunding campaign that’s garnered support from more than 4,000 funders.
“Girl Scouts empowers every girl, regardless of her gender identity, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, to make the world a better place. We won’t exclude any girl,” reads a video posted on the fundraiser’s Indiegogo webpage.”
Read more here: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/06/30/girl-scouts-raise-money-reject-donation-transgender/29543863