NJ ‘Moms for Liberty’ leader claims Girl Scouts fired her for not promoting Pride Month activism
A New Jersey Girl Scout troop leader recently made headlines after claiming she was fired for not bringing her group to LGBTQ+ events during Pride Month. Alexandra Bougher, a 45-year-old Moms for Liberty chapter chair in Bergen County, was let go by two members of the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey during a phone call on Wednesday. She alleged that the decision was made without a clear explanation, with the only reference being a vague violation of the organization’s code of conduct. As a result, her daughter was also removed from the scouts.
Bougher believed that the reason behind her dismissal stemmed from a comment she made in response to a post by the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey celebrating Pride Month. She shared the post and stated, “Just to be clear, my troop will not be doing this.” Although the specific post in question was not disclosed to her by the organization, she assumed it was related to her stance on not participating in Pride Month activities.
Prior to her termination, Bougher had been a dedicated leader for seven years, overseeing approximately 30 girls in her troop. She expressed concerns about the Girl Scouts’ advocacy for left-wing causes, such as LGBTQ+ events and Black Lives Matter protests in 2020. Despite her disagreements with the organization’s direction, she had kept her troop focused on their own activities.
The controversy surrounding Bougher escalated when she shared a now-deleted post online criticizing a local church’s display of a Progressive Pride Flag. The post triggered threats of violence against the church, with some comments suggesting extreme actions. While Bougher maintained her stance against the flag display, she condemned the calls for violence as unacceptable.
As the story gained attention, the Girl Scouts and the northern New Jersey chapter have yet to provide a response to the situation. Bougher’s experience sheds light on the intersection of personal beliefs, organizational values, and the challenges of navigating contentious social issues within youth groups.
