Conversion Therapy

Maine Bans Conversion Therapy For LGBTQ Youth

Gov. Janet Mills said the "harmful, widely discredited practice" has "no place" in her state while signing the bill into law.
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Imagine Dragons Frontman Slams Conversion Therapy At Billboard Music Awards

Dan Reynolds urged the star-studded crowd to take action to "protect our LGBTQ youth."
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Massachussetts Bans Controversial ‘Gay Conversion’ Therapy For Minors

“We’re saying that this dangerous, abusive behavior will not be tolerated,” a state lawmaker said of the discredited practice meant to change sexual orientation.
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Puerto Rico Bans Conversion Therapy For LGBTQ Youth

Gov. Ricardo Rosselló's executive order went into effect immediately.
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Utah Governor Apologizes To LGBTQ Youths For Failed 'Conversion Therapy' Ban Effort

Gov. Gary Herbert pledged to "continue working" to prohibit the controversial practice in a letter to young LGBTQ activists.
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Utah’s Proposed LGBTQ Conversion Therapy Ban Is About Suicide Prevention, Advocates Say

The state is considering banning licensed therapists from using conversion therapy on queer kids.
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Former Conversion Therapist Says He's 'Choosing To Pursue Life As A Gay Man'

David Matheson, who is a Mormon, didn't denounce his previous work in the "ex-gay" movement, however.
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New York To Ban Controversial 'Gay Conversion' Therapy

The law would make New York the 15th state to outlaw the controversial and damaging practice.
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Elections, Movies Are Helping Effort To Ban Gay Conversion Therapy

“The Miseducation of Cameron Post” and “Boy Erased” have renewed momentum to LGBTQ advocates' efforts nationwide.
By David Crary, AP

Denver Mayor Moves To Ban Conversion Therapy For LGBTQ Minors

“These terrible practices that target our youth, simply for being who they are, are dangerous and immoral," Mayor Michael B. Hancock said.
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