All posts tagged "conversion therapy"
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Mormon Church opposes conversion therapy ban in Utah
Church claims rule infringes on parental rights and doesn't make enough accommodations for religious beliefs
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Federal judge overturns Tampa’s ban on conversion therapy
Last week, a federal judge struck down Tampa’s ban on conversion therapy, ruling that the law, which was passed by the City Council in 2017,...
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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Maryland’s ban on youth conversion therapy
Liberty Counsel says they'll appeal ruling, alleging ban violates therapists' free speech rights
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Gay man claims Oklahoma church members held and punched him while praying away homosexuality
Sean Cormie says he was pinned down and attacked, while church pastors say it was a family conflict that got out of hand.
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Trans individuals subjected to conversion therapy more at risk of psychological distress, study finds
Trans individuals subjected to conversion therapy as children are four times more likely to attempt suicide
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New York City Council will repeal its conversion therapy ban to avoid Supreme Court challenge
LGBTQ people will still be protected from sexual orientation change efforts under a narrower statewide ban
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Richmond City Council passes non-binding resolution condemning conversion therapy
The Richmond City Council has passed a non-binding resolution condemning the use of conversion therapy both within the city limits and across the commonwealth of...
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NFL quarterback Drew Brees says he’s not anti-LGBTQ, despite appearing in Focus on the Family-sponsored video
Brees defends decision to appear in ad for "Bring Your Bible to School Day," accusing media of misrepresenting his views
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Liberty Counsel files motion asking court to block Tampa’s conversion therapy ban
Motion argues that therapists' speech should be protected from government intrusion, like any other type of free expression
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Conversion therapy leader comes out as gay, admits it’s ‘a lie’ and ‘very harmful’
McKrae Game, founder of Hope for Wholeness, admits his organization has harmed "generations of people"
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A study found there’s no single “gay gene.” Conservatives are using it to push conversion therapy.
Study's authors argue that being gay is natural, but conservatives believe otherwise
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Alabama couple who ran conversion therapy camp indicted for human trafficking
Young boys were allegedly starved and beaten to "get the demon out" and make them straight
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Doctors call for ban on conversion therapy, citing harmful mental health effects
Article in New England Journal of Medicine highlights therapy's potential negative effects
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North Carolina governor prohibits use of taxpayer dollars for conversion therapy
Advocates say they'll continue to push for a more permanent statute banning conversion therapy on minors
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Proposed rule for Utah psychologists would prohibit conversion therapy on minors
Draft rule declares attempts to change minors' LGBTQ identity a form of "unprofessional conduct"
