MORALLY STRAIGHT author Mike De Socio joins FOX 5 DC to discuss the Boy Scouts of America's rebrand to 'Scouting America' and the importance of LGBTQ+ inclusivity!
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The news about Scouting America is a great step toward gender inclusivity, but I'd love to see the org go even further. For The Advocate, I wrote about why they must fully embrace nonbinary youth: advocate.com/voices/boy-sco…

What a joy to join FOX 5 DC and Marina Marraco this afternoon to chat about the Boy Scouts rebrand to Scouting America. My first (!!) live TV interview was an absolute blast.

Some huge news today: Boy Scouts are rebranding to 'Scouting America' to be more inclusive.

🚨 TV/RADIO producers: I'm available and ready to talk about what this means, should you need an expert on air!

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I also had no idea that in most cases authors have to PAY FOR THEIR OWN FACT CHECKERS! And it's optional. So.... you do the math.

A very happy debut month to our February releases! We can't wait to fall in love with your books! 💘❤️‍🔥💝

Hey, remember how I wrote a book? Well, it's coming out on this summer!! 'Morally Straight,' the story of LGBTQ inclusion in the Boy Scouts of America, is hitting bookshelves on June 4. Learn more and pre-order now: mikedesocio.com/book/

'I would equate this to the 'buy local' movement,' said Michaud.

'You're actually helping and impacting your friends and your neighbors and folks in your community' by using a local installer, Michaud said. CNET Mike De Socio #solar

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So cool to take this stage (for a few minutes!) at NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists #NLGJA23 to talk about my forthcoming book. And I was in excellent company! There are some stellar LGBTQ+ books coming your way, folks.

About to hop on a train to Philly for NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists #NLGJA23 ! Will I see you there? I'm presenting Thursday @ 9:30 at the Author's Cafe. Come say hi! 🏳️‍🌈

“The style is a starting point, but there’s also just framing: Whose voices are centered? What basic reporting logic are you applying to figure out who you’re covering and how? And what’s the real story here?”

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If you, like me, have often relied on the Trans Journalists Association style guide, you'll be glad to know it's gotten a huge makeover to coincide with the org's expansion. My latest, for Poynter: poynter.org/ethics-trust/2…

It was so much fun to talk to Nora Neus for this piece in Trails Magazine. It's in print only! Get it here: trailsmag.net

Amid the hundreds of tents erected for the Boy Scouts of America’s National Jamboree, one especially stands out — decorated with a canopy of LGBTQ Pride flags,' writes Mike De Socio, author of the forthcoming book MORALLY STRAIGHT. 🏳️‍🌈washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/07…

Absolutely thrilled to share my first byline in the The Washington Post today, reporting on the Boy Scouts of America's ongoing efforts to welcome LGBTQ+ scouts, as seen at the organization's National Jamboree this week: washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/07…

The plans for Amazon’s second headquarters began five years ago as a fierce nationwide competition — pitting cities against each other to become the home of a glitzy new office complex. Now, it's finally here. From Mike De Socio. buff.ly/3pq3669

How can LGBTQ+ reporters cover mounting atrocities and anti-LGBTQ+ bills while protecting their mental health, and what should newsroom leaders be doing to support them?

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I had the absolute honor of profiling Chase Strangio for Them. What I wanted to know the most is how does he endure this awful political moment as a prominent trans person doing critical work for our community. them.us/story/chase-st…

I missed this piece when it came out, but an incredibly important look from Mike De Socio for Poynter about the challenges facing LGBTQ+ journalists right now.

'...where do we draw the line of “objectivity” when our own rights are under attack?'

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