Kentucky leads the fight against conversion therapy amid a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
Gov. Andy Beshear's Executive Order ending conversion therapy in Kentucky significantly advances youth mental health and represents a potential national impact.
Kentucky Governor Bans Conversion Therapy For LGBTQ+ Kids
Governor Andy Beshear banned conversion therapy for minors in Kentucky, prioritizing their safety against practices deemed harmful by the medical community.
Kentucky Gov. Beshear Signs Ban on Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ Youth
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order to ban conversion therapy for minors, reflecting a commitment to protect LGBTQ youth.
Kentucky governor bans 'dangerous' LGBTQ+ conversion therapy for minors
Kentucky bans conversion therapy on minors to protect LGBTQ+ youth from harmful practices.
Democratic governor defies GOP lawmakers & enacts LGBTQ+ law through executive order - LGBTQ Nation
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has outlawed conversion therapy for minors, emphasizing it is harmful and promotes hate.
Kentucky bans conversion therapy for youth as Gov. Andy Beshear signs 'monumental' order
Kentucky has outlawed conversion therapy for minors, prioritizing the protection of LGBTQ+ youth against scientifically discredited practices.
Kentucky leads the fight against conversion therapy amid a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
Gov. Andy Beshear's Executive Order ending conversion therapy in Kentucky significantly advances youth mental health and represents a potential national impact.
Kentucky Governor Bans Conversion Therapy For LGBTQ+ Kids
Governor Andy Beshear banned conversion therapy for minors in Kentucky, prioritizing their safety against practices deemed harmful by the medical community.
Kentucky Gov. Beshear Signs Ban on Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ Youth
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order to ban conversion therapy for minors, reflecting a commitment to protect LGBTQ youth.
Kentucky governor bans 'dangerous' LGBTQ+ conversion therapy for minors
Kentucky bans conversion therapy on minors to protect LGBTQ+ youth from harmful practices.
Democratic governor defies GOP lawmakers & enacts LGBTQ+ law through executive order - LGBTQ Nation
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has outlawed conversion therapy for minors, emphasizing it is harmful and promotes hate.
Kentucky bans conversion therapy for youth as Gov. Andy Beshear signs 'monumental' order
Kentucky has outlawed conversion therapy for minors, prioritizing the protection of LGBTQ+ youth against scientifically discredited practices.
Kentucky governor bans conversion therapy, setting up legal battle
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's executive order prohibits conversion therapy for minors, aiming to protect them despite potential legal challenges from conservative opposition.
Minnesota governor signs bills further enshrining abortion, gender-affirming care into law
Minnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Thursday that further enshrines the right to abortion and gender-affirming care into law and another that bans so-called conversion therapy.The new legislation enhances existing state law that makes access to abortion and gender-affirming care legal and opposes conversion therapy.
Minnesota gov. signs sweeping executive order protecting trans people in his state
On Wednesday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed an executive order protecting trans youth and adults seeking gender-affirming care in the state.He called it urgent work as a wave of legislation in neighboring states and around the country rolls back LGBTQ+ rights."We want every Minnesotan to grow up feeling safe, valued, protected, celebrated, and free to exist as their authentic versions of themselves," Walz said.
Kentucky governor bans conversion therapy, setting up legal battle
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's executive order prohibits conversion therapy for minors, aiming to protect them despite potential legal challenges from conservative opposition.
Minnesota governor signs bills further enshrining abortion, gender-affirming care into law
Minnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Thursday that further enshrines the right to abortion and gender-affirming care into law and another that bans so-called conversion therapy.The new legislation enhances existing state law that makes access to abortion and gender-affirming care legal and opposes conversion therapy.
Minnesota gov. signs sweeping executive order protecting trans people in his state
On Wednesday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed an executive order protecting trans youth and adults seeking gender-affirming care in the state.He called it urgent work as a wave of legislation in neighboring states and around the country rolls back LGBTQ+ rights."We want every Minnesotan to grow up feeling safe, valued, protected, celebrated, and free to exist as their authentic versions of themselves," Walz said.
Jennifer Lawrence roasts Mike Pence over LGBTQ conversion therapy
Jennifer Lawrence roasted Mike Pence at GLAAD Media Awards for alleged support of conversion therapy.
Dr Hilary Cass says trans conversion therapy ban could 'frighten off' therapists
Proposed ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy in Scotland may deter therapists from working with young trans people.
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal In LGBTQ Conversion Therapy Case
The Supreme Court has refused to take up a case about banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, leaving in place an appellate panel's decision that such bans are unconstitutional restrictions on counselors' speech.
Justices Alito and Thomas dissented and argued that the Supreme Court should have taken up the case because licensed counselors cannot express anything other than the state-approved opinion on minors with gender dysphoria.
About half the states in the US prohibit conversion therapy, which tries to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity through counseling.
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Jennifer Lawrence roasts Mike Pence over LGBTQ conversion therapy
Jennifer Lawrence roasted Mike Pence at GLAAD Media Awards for alleged support of conversion therapy.
Dr Hilary Cass says trans conversion therapy ban could 'frighten off' therapists
Proposed ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy in Scotland may deter therapists from working with young trans people.
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal In LGBTQ Conversion Therapy Case
The Supreme Court has refused to take up a case about banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, leaving in place an appellate panel's decision that such bans are unconstitutional restrictions on counselors' speech.
Justices Alito and Thomas dissented and argued that the Supreme Court should have taken up the case because licensed counselors cannot express anything other than the state-approved opinion on minors with gender dysphoria.
About half the states in the US prohibit conversion therapy, which tries to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity through counseling.
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'Children unsure about their gender need time and space - I paid a big price for saying so,' says psychotherapist
Questioning the ban on 'conversion therapy' led to backlash against Jacky Grainger.
Christian school shuts down instead of closing conversion therapy program
A Christian school in New Zealand will close its doors rather than give up a conversion therapy program.Kaitaia Abundant Life School says a new law passed last year banning the practice means they can no longer operate according to their Christian faith."Experiencing unwanted feelings towards the same sex" is not usual, a spokesperson for the school, Ivy Tan, told 1News in New Zealand.
Trans activist injects testosterone in front of board at hearing to protest trans health care ban
A trans activist has gone viral for injecting his weekly hormone shot in front of the Florida Board of Medicine and the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine while testifying against a ban on gender-affirming care for youth.Twenty-five-year-old Lindsey Spero told the board that for months trans people have "stood before you, put their hearts on full display, and vulnerably pleaded with you to listen to our stories and perspectives."
Spain passes landmark gender recognition law
Spain passed a law on Thursday to allow those over the age of 16 to legally change their gender without medical supervision or a judge's approval.It removes the previous requirements that applicants provide a doctor's diagnosis of gender dysphoria and additional proof that they have lived as their gender identity and undergone hormone treatment for the past two years.
Gay couple's civil partnership ceremony themed around transphobia
Gay conservative U.K. anti-transgender activist Alex Bramham recently entered a civil union with his partner.They used the ceremony to highlight their transphobic views and oppose government restrictions on religious views in civil ceremonies.Bramham has become notorious in the U.K. LGBTQ+ community for opposing the legal recognition of transgender people's gender identities.
Spain passes law allowing anyone over 16 to change registered gender
Spain's parliament has approved new legislation that will allow anyone over 16 to change their legally registered gender, ease abortion limits for those aged 16 and 17, and make the country the first in Europe in Europe to introduce paid menstrual leave.The new transgender law which was passed despite protests from feminist groups, warnings from opposition parties, and amid tensions between different wings of the Socialist-led coalition government means that anyone aged over 16 will be able to change their gender on official documents without medical supervision.
'Children unsure about their gender need time and space - I paid a big price for saying so,' says psychotherapist
Questioning the ban on 'conversion therapy' led to backlash against Jacky Grainger.
Christian school shuts down instead of closing conversion therapy program
A Christian school in New Zealand will close its doors rather than give up a conversion therapy program.Kaitaia Abundant Life School says a new law passed last year banning the practice means they can no longer operate according to their Christian faith."Experiencing unwanted feelings towards the same sex" is not usual, a spokesperson for the school, Ivy Tan, told 1News in New Zealand.
Trans activist injects testosterone in front of board at hearing to protest trans health care ban
A trans activist has gone viral for injecting his weekly hormone shot in front of the Florida Board of Medicine and the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine while testifying against a ban on gender-affirming care for youth.Twenty-five-year-old Lindsey Spero told the board that for months trans people have "stood before you, put their hearts on full display, and vulnerably pleaded with you to listen to our stories and perspectives."
Spain passes landmark gender recognition law
Spain passed a law on Thursday to allow those over the age of 16 to legally change their gender without medical supervision or a judge's approval.It removes the previous requirements that applicants provide a doctor's diagnosis of gender dysphoria and additional proof that they have lived as their gender identity and undergone hormone treatment for the past two years.
Gay couple's civil partnership ceremony themed around transphobia
Gay conservative U.K. anti-transgender activist Alex Bramham recently entered a civil union with his partner.They used the ceremony to highlight their transphobic views and oppose government restrictions on religious views in civil ceremonies.Bramham has become notorious in the U.K. LGBTQ+ community for opposing the legal recognition of transgender people's gender identities.
Spain passes law allowing anyone over 16 to change registered gender
Spain's parliament has approved new legislation that will allow anyone over 16 to change their legally registered gender, ease abortion limits for those aged 16 and 17, and make the country the first in Europe in Europe to introduce paid menstrual leave.The new transgender law which was passed despite protests from feminist groups, warnings from opposition parties, and amid tensions between different wings of the Socialist-led coalition government means that anyone aged over 16 will be able to change their gender on official documents without medical supervision.
LGBTQ Advocacy Groups Urge Tennessee Governor to Veto New Adoption Bill
Tennessee passed a bill allowing parents with 'religious or moral beliefs' to adopt LGBTQ+ children.
The bill could expose LGBTQ+ children to harmful practices such as conversion therapy and family rejection.
LGBT+ History Month 2024: When is it, how did it start and what events are there in London?
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LGBTQ+ groups are stopping conversion therapy content online
Social media platforms are updating their policies to ban conversion therapy-related content, protecting LGBTQ+ users online.
Platforms like Discord, TikTok, Pinterest, and NextDoor have implemented guidelines to prevent misgendering, deadnaming, and support for conversion therapy.
YouTube and X (formerly Twitter) still do not have comprehensive policies addressing this issue.
West Virginia Conservatives Want to Legally Define Trans People as "Obscene"
West Virginia State Sen. Michael Azinger (R) introduced a series of anti-transgender bills, including one banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth and one sanctioning conversion therapy.
The bills would subject providers of gender-affirming care to fines and potential revocation of their medical license, and would prohibit mental health professionals from providing gender-affirming therapy or counseling.
GOP lawmakers are trying to force all therapists to practice conversion therapy on trans people
West Virginia lawmakers have filed a bill that bans gender-affirming care for young trans adults and requires conversion therapy for transgender people.
The bill would also ban gender-affirming care for trans adults under the age of 21, restricting healthcare access for them.
Marjorie Taylor Greene tried to talk to trans kids. She failed miserably.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is now trying to speak directly to trans kids and talk them out of transitioning.It's not going well."If you're under 18 and people are telling you to cut off your breast or have a surgery that turns your penis inside out to make a 'vagina' you're a victim of child abuse," Greene tweeted.
West Virginia Conservatives Want to Legally Define Trans People as "Obscene"
West Virginia State Sen. Michael Azinger (R) introduced a series of anti-transgender bills, including one banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth and one sanctioning conversion therapy.
The bills would subject providers of gender-affirming care to fines and potential revocation of their medical license, and would prohibit mental health professionals from providing gender-affirming therapy or counseling.
GOP lawmakers are trying to force all therapists to practice conversion therapy on trans people
West Virginia lawmakers have filed a bill that bans gender-affirming care for young trans adults and requires conversion therapy for transgender people.
The bill would also ban gender-affirming care for trans adults under the age of 21, restricting healthcare access for them.
Marjorie Taylor Greene tried to talk to trans kids. She failed miserably.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is now trying to speak directly to trans kids and talk them out of transitioning.It's not going well."If you're under 18 and people are telling you to cut off your breast or have a surgery that turns your penis inside out to make a 'vagina' you're a victim of child abuse," Greene tweeted.
Out 'Power Rangers' star returns to the franchise in this kitschy reboot
Out actor David Yost is returning to the Power Rangers franchise over a decade after revealing that he left the 1990s kids' series due to rampant homophobic abuse on set.The beloved Saturday morning series, which originated as a Japanese TV show, has seen countless reboots and reinventions over the years, including a big-budget 2017 film version.
Charles Silverstein, a psychologist who helped destigmatize homosexuality, dies at 87
Charles Silverstein (left) and his partner of 20 years, William Bory, smile at the camera in the 1970s.Silverstein dedicated his work to helping LGBTQ people live without shame.Rutgers Oral History Archives Charles Silverstein, a psychologist and therapist who played a key role in getting homosexuality declassified as a mental illness, died Jan. 30 at 87.
Conservative MP raises ban on conversion therapy with equalities minister
A Conservative MP has asked the equalities minister whether she understands the anxiety the LGBT community feels when it comes to the ban on conversion therapy.Peter Gibson, the MP for Darlington, told the Commons we are still to see any draft legislation, despite the ban appearing in multiple Queen's speeches.
Out 'Power Rangers' star returns to the franchise in this kitschy reboot
Out actor David Yost is returning to the Power Rangers franchise over a decade after revealing that he left the 1990s kids' series due to rampant homophobic abuse on set.The beloved Saturday morning series, which originated as a Japanese TV show, has seen countless reboots and reinventions over the years, including a big-budget 2017 film version.
Charles Silverstein, a psychologist who helped destigmatize homosexuality, dies at 87
Charles Silverstein (left) and his partner of 20 years, William Bory, smile at the camera in the 1970s.Silverstein dedicated his work to helping LGBTQ people live without shame.Rutgers Oral History Archives Charles Silverstein, a psychologist and therapist who played a key role in getting homosexuality declassified as a mental illness, died Jan. 30 at 87.
Conservative MP raises ban on conversion therapy with equalities minister
A Conservative MP has asked the equalities minister whether she understands the anxiety the LGBT community feels when it comes to the ban on conversion therapy.Peter Gibson, the MP for Darlington, told the Commons we are still to see any draft legislation, despite the ban appearing in multiple Queen's speeches.
Dear Prudence, Slate's ultra-popular advice column, is back in your earbuds, helping listeners with questions about relationships, sex, work, family, and life.Premiering Friday, the show is hosted by Slate's resident Prudie, Jenée Desmond-Harris, who is answering questions and offering insights into listeners' problems, along with the help of a rotating guest.
All we know about Kate Forbes' Free Church of Scotland and its beliefs
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Slate's Dear Prudence Advice Podcast Is Back
Dear Prudence, Slate's ultra-popular advice column, is back in your earbuds, helping listeners with questions about relationships, sex, work, family, and life.Premiering Friday, the show is hosted by Slate's resident Prudie, Jenée Desmond-Harris, who is answering questions and offering insights into listeners' problems, along with the help of a rotating guest.
All we know about Kate Forbes' Free Church of Scotland and its beliefs
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Scottish National Party (SNP) MSP Kate Forbes has been engulfed in controversy after saying she would have voted against gay marriage.The Scottish finance secretary was among the favourites to replace Nicola Sturgeon as party leader after she announced she would be stepping down last week.
NHS under threat' from covert privatisation', says Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry has said the NHS is under threat from covert privatisation and is concerned the health service will use private companies to deliver care.The comedian and presenter, 65, added his voice to public ownership campaign group We Own It, who have criticised outsourcing in the healthcare service.
Students at McGill University in Montreal Protest Anti-Trans Speaker
The speaker, Robert Wintemute, is a member of the anti-trans hate group LGB Alliance.The McGill university campus in Montreal, Canada, on November 20, 2022.Daniel Slim / AFP via Getty Images Students and student-run organizations at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, are protesting the institution's decision to invite a noted anti-trans activist to speak on campus on Tuesday.
NHS under threat' from covert privatisation', says Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry has said the NHS is under threat from covert privatisation and is concerned the health service will use private companies to deliver care.The comedian and presenter, 65, added his voice to public ownership campaign group We Own It, who have criticised outsourcing in the healthcare service.
Students at McGill University in Montreal Protest Anti-Trans Speaker
The speaker, Robert Wintemute, is a member of the anti-trans hate group LGB Alliance.The McGill university campus in Montreal, Canada, on November 20, 2022.Daniel Slim / AFP via Getty Images Students and student-run organizations at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, are protesting the institution's decision to invite a noted anti-trans activist to speak on campus on Tuesday.
Two films, two wildly different stories about the horrors of gay conversion therapy - Queerty
Lilies Not For Me focuses on a gay relationship in the 1920s, highlighting the relevance of conversion therapy and the importance of self-love.
Normal People actor to star in 'haunting' gay conversion therapy drama
The film Lilies Not for Me sheds light on England's history of conversion therapy in the 1920s, emphasizing the relevance of this issue in contemporary society.
Two films, two wildly different stories about the horrors of gay conversion therapy - Queerty
Lilies Not For Me focuses on a gay relationship in the 1920s, highlighting the relevance of conversion therapy and the importance of self-love.
Normal People actor to star in 'haunting' gay conversion therapy drama
The film Lilies Not for Me sheds light on England's history of conversion therapy in the 1920s, emphasizing the relevance of this issue in contemporary society.
Gay influencer Chris Stanley's new doc explores West Virginia Pride parade 'so small, it's almost a secret'
A new 22-minute film showcases the courage of LGBTQ+ individuals in a small West Virginia town, blending resilience and challenges in a conservative setting.