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Scout participation at political events
Ask the Expert

Can Scout units participate in political rallies?

July 9, 2024 0

Scouting America might be the most patriotic organization in the U.S. But we don’t endorse any party. Here’s the policy on participation in political rallies.

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The unbelievable story of how a Cub Scout met John McCain then received an honor you’d never expect

January 25, 2019 4

When Eagle Scout Zach Dougherty met John McCain in 2007, he was a Cub Scout. What happened years later will leave you speechless.

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Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


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Sheniece Chappell is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.

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