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Experts blast so-called “rapid onset gender dysphoria” as junk science
A study supporting the bogus anti-trans diagnosis was recently retracted.
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A doctor diagnosed this Michigan mom with “ego-dystonic lesbianism”
The doctor thought Tatiana Arena-Villareal’s sexuality was a medical problem. In 2021.
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American Psychological Association opposes transgender conversion “therapy” in historic statement
“Transgender or nonbinary gender identities are normal variations in human expression of gender. Attempts to force people to conform with rigid gender identities can be harmful to their mental health and well-being.”
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The American Psychological Association now requires researchers to use ‘they’ for non-binary people
With this move, the APA is recognizing the existence of non-binary people and inviting others to understand them better.
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Mike Pence thinks homosexuality is ‘a choice’ and ‘a learned behavior’
… even scarier, he may still think this way.
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American Psychological Association agrees with Gillette. ‘Toxic masculinity’ hurts boys.
It “may influence boys to direct a great deal of their energy into disruptive behaviors such as bullying, homosexual taunting, and sexual harassment rather than healthy academic and extracurricular activities.”
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Thousands of people are seeking help after being forced into ‘ex-gay therapy’
An estimated 698,000 Americans have undergone conversion therapy – and now they’re looking for actual answers.
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Christian conservatives are trying to rebrand conversion therapy bans like they did abortion laws
Since people are OK with “conversion therapy” bans, the religious right is now calling them “must stay gay” laws.
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Does conversion therapy work? This group just paid for a study to prove it does.
The Catholic Medical Association has released a study claiming that reparative therapy works for “unwanted same-sex attraction.”
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Massachusetts could become the 14th state to ban conversion therapy
A huge majority in the Massachusetts House just passed a conversion therapy ban.
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Mike Pence & a hate group leader are behind Trump’s new trans military ban
Sources say Defense Secretary James Mattis’ original report gave a thumbs up to trans people serving in the military, but Pence “overruled” him.
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Kentucky judge resigns rather than hear gay people’s cases
He said his “sincerely held religious beliefs” make him so biased that he can’t hear cases involving “practicing homosexuals.”
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Psychiatry group to members: Feel free to diagnose Trump with a mental illness
The American Psychoanalytical Association says members should no longer feel restricted by a rule against commenting on the mental health of public figures.
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Rhode Island bans ex-gay ‘conversion therapy’ torture aimed at LGBT youth
The law bars providers from advertising or engaging in conversion therapy for those under 18.
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Supreme Court delivers fatal blow to ‘ex-gay’ conversion therapy
Conversion therapy not only doesn’t work, it can cause great psychological harm.
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Adult behavior sets a deadly example for youth by encouraging bullying
Cyber-bullying is a pervasive threat to the well-being of LGBTQ youth.
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Colorado tries to pass conversion therapy ban for minors again
This is the third year that Colorado has attempted to pass such a ban, but it keeps getting blocked by Republicans.
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Non- discrimination laws will improve the lives of transgender Marylanders — and everyone else
The largest study on transgender populations in the country found that one in five Maryland respondents report having lost their job due to being transgender; 12 percent have been, or are homeless and over half of the transgender population has been harassed and or denied service in a public space, just for being who they are. These statistics paint an unfortunate, but accurate, picture of how transgender Marylanders are being treated by their fellow Maryland residents, including their families, their co-workers, and their neighbors. Like any marginalized community, it is hard not to internalize this really hurtful mistreatment.
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Congress lashes out at gay families, APA supports gay marriage
It’s been a busy week, with an incredibly offensive anti-gay brief coming out of Congress. But a surprise announcement from the American Psychological Association could put a stop to such briefs in the future.
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American Psychological Association endorses ‘full marriage equality’
The American Psychological Association, the world’s largest organization of psychologists, on Wednesday voiced its support for “full marriage equality for same-sex couples.”