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News (World)
Anti-gay priest on trial for allegedly having sex with men to help “heal” their homosexual desires
The priest has been accused of fondling a 14-year-old boy. He is also accused of giving naked massages to help “heal” men’s homosexuality.
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News (World)
Queen Elizabeth II announces government will ban “ex-gay” conversion therapy
The dangerous psychological technique has no scientific basis, but the religious right keeps touting it as a cure for homosexuality.
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Commentary
The shameless ‘Pray Away the Gay’ industry has launched a cynical rebranding effort
History shows the only movement we’ve seen are “ex-gay” activists transforming into out and proud members of the LGBT community.
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News (USA)
The ‘Masterpiece Cakeshop’ lawyers are targeting NYC’s conversion therapy ban now
The Alliance Defending Freedom has a new target for their bigotry. This time they have laws protecting LGBTQ youth in their crosshairs.
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Commentary
Google’s refusal to remove ‘ex-gay’ app raises red flags about the influence of extremist groups
If Google is going to start using the lives of LGBT youth as collateral damage in their efforts to cozy up to conservatives, they better plan for the fight of their lives.
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Health and Wellness
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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News (World)
Pope Francis tells parents not to reject gay kids, but send them to therapy to ‘see how things are’
Now the Vatican is walking it back.
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News (USA)
California moves closer to classifying ex-gay therapy as ‘fraudulent business practice’
The new law would classify the practice as consumer fraud.
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News (USA)
Hawaii bans dangerous ‘ex-gay’ conversion therapy
Hawaii has become the 12th state to ban the fraudulent practice.
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News (USA)
Maryland bans harmful fake ‘ex-gay’ therapy
The state will also expand housing and support services to youth experiencing homelessness – a disproportionate number of whom are members of the LGBTQ community.