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Op-Ed: Indiana lawmaker refuses to honor Girl Scouts, cites gay agenda

Fort Wayne - No, this is not a bit of satire from "The Onion." This is sadly true. A lawmaker from the Hoosier State refused to sign off on a resolution honoring the Girl Scouts on their 100th Anniversary.

In the Media by Bill Schmalfeldt - 21 comments

Op-Ed: Girl Scout cookies — A new, healthier option?

It’s Girl Scout Cookie time, and this year you don’t have to fret (as much) about high calorie, high fat choices. The Girl Scouts are selling a lower fat option that might help you keep your New Year’s weight loss resolution.

In the Media by Kathleen Blanchard - 4 comments

La. Girl Scout troops disband to protest transgender inclusion

Denver - Should a transgender 7-year old boy, who acts and thinks like a girl, be allowed to participate in a chapter of the Girl Scouts? This controversy is shaking things up in a big way in Girl Scout troops throughout the U.S.

In the Media by Joan Firstenberg - 4 comments

7-year-old boy tries to join Girl Scouts

Bobby Montoya of Denver, CO wishes to join the organization because he identifies more with the female lifestyle. His request for entry was initially denied, but he may soon get his chance after a review of the membership eligibility requirements.

In the Media by Kevin Fitzgerald

Girl Scouts to close 5 camps in Ohio - Camp Sugarbush to be cut

For years Camp Sugarbush in Kinsman, Ohio has been the home of North East Ohio girl scouts in Trumbull County. The Girl Scouts organization has announced it will be selling Camp Sugarbush and four other camp grounds in Ohio.

In the Media by Samantha A. Torrence

Fla. woman charged with assault after roommate nabbed Thin Mints

Police arrested a Florida woman after she allegedly chased her roommate with a pair of scissors, struck her with a board, bit her, and hit her with a sign. The dispute was over Girl Scout cookies.

In the Media by Kay Mathews - 7 comments

The 94-year tradition continues: Girl Scout cookies are on sale Special

Bentonville - Since 1917, the Girl Scouts have been selling cookies to finance troop activities and the cookies are on sale now in neighborhoods and in front of businesses across America.

Digital Journal Report by Kay Mathews - 4 comments

NJ factory may lose Girl Scout uniform bid to China

Jackie Evans Inc. a small textile company in New Jersey has been in business for 10 years making uniforms for the Girl Scouts.

In the Media by Cynthia Trowbridge - 10 comments

58-year-old man plows into group selling Girl Scout cookies

Three young Girl Scouts were hit by an older man who mistakenly pressed the gas instead of the brake pedal while parking his car in a handicapped spot at a local California grocery store. The girls and a mom-volunteer had been selling Girl Scout cookies.

In the Media by Nikki Weingartner - 7 comments

GSA is Using Smaller Cookie Cutters to Make Ends Meet

Things aren’t so sweet for the Girl Scouts of America. Customers who look forward to the organization’s yearly sale of cookies are scratching for dough just as the scouts are.

In the Media by Sandy Sand - 4 comments

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Retailers to Sell Girl Scout Candy Bars

As if eating too many Girl Scout cookies isn't a tough-enough temptation, here comes a new one: the Girl Scout candy bar.

Girl Scouts Team With Nestle on New Candy Bar

Girl Scout cookie season is arguably the highlight of the year for those who anticipate the appearance of the bright yellow, blue and green boxes. Starting in June, fans will be able to get their cookie fix in the form of a candy bar. The...

Photos: First Lady Gardens With Girl Scouts

First Lady Michelle Obama plants the White House kitchen garden with local school children.

Who Is This Famous Girl Scout?

More than 50 million women have enjoyed a childhood that included Girl Scouting, from alumnae Hillary Clinton and Mariah Carey to Dakota Fanning, Condoleezza Rice and Katie Couric. Juliette Gordon Low of Savannah, Ga., couldn't have imagined 100 years ago today, when she organized the first Girl Scout troop, that her legacy would span 145 countries. Here are recollections from a few prominent women who experienced first-hand the mission of building 'girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.'

Taste Test: Girl Scout Candy Bars

When we heard Nestle was teaming up with the Girl Scouts we had to get our hands on the new candy bars. Would they taste like our favorite cookies or be a total flop? We tried the buzzworthy bars and several hundred calories later, here’s...