Former Scout Kicked Out For Being Gay Is Back 45 Years Later + More

Some news items for you as we head into the week:

• Pink News: A former Boy Scout who was kicked out of the group for being gay when he was 18 years old is now working as a scoutmaster 45 years later. His 1981 legal challenge was the first to expose the organization’s ban on openly gay youth and adult leaders.

• The Independent: The Ohio House of Representatives has passed a bill banning ‘adult cabaret’ performances —  like go-go dancers and drag artists –outside of adult settings such as nightclubs. Those found guilty of violating the proposed law could face felony charges and up to 18 months in prison.

• OUT: The hand-drawn short film Waves lets Black youth explore softness—and queerness — giving space to navigate identity. Hit the link for a beautifully-penned breakdown of the 4-minute short and the themes moving beneath the surface.

• Pink News: Kentucky lawmakers are on track to pass a new bill that would declare transgender people mentally ill and ban trans teachers from working.

• AAA: The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded gas has jumped a dollar in one month – from $2.98 at the end of February to $3.98 today. #SoMuchWinning

• Politico: Dozens of Jan. 6 defendants have filed a class action in Florida against DC and Capitol police for their “use of force” during the riot. Many of those on the list were convicted of felonies and pardoned by Trump.

NEW: Members of the Jan. 6 mob are suing for damages they say they suffered at the hands of police who repelled the mob. The lawsuit has landed in the hands of Judge Paul Byron, an Obama appointee in Florida. https://t.co/zi9RCR1IOp

— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) March 30, 2026