The California Senate voted 23-13 on a bill that would limit mental health professionals' ability to practice harmful "ex-gay" therapy … [Read more...] about California Senate Votes to Ban ‘Ex-Gay’ Reparative Therapy for Minors
"Ex-Gays"
Dr. Robert Spitzer Speaks at Length About the Hatred of Groups Pushing ‘Ex-Gay’ Myths: VIDEO
Dr. Robert Spitzer, a psychiatrist who published a controversial 2001 study suggesting that in rare instances gay people could change their sexual … [Read more...] about Dr. Robert Spitzer Speaks at Length About the Hatred of Groups Pushing ‘Ex-Gay’ Myths: VIDEO
Preacher Breaks Down While Discussing ‘Ex-Gay’ Guide: VIDEO
Conservative ideologues are currently gathered in Washington DC for Family Research Council's Watchmen on the Wall Pastors Briefing, where a man named … [Read more...] about Preacher Breaks Down While Discussing ‘Ex-Gay’ Guide: VIDEO
‘NY Times’ On Reparative Therapy: ‘It Is Absurd’
The New York Times' editorial board today celebrated recent news that Dr. Robert Spitzer, a psychiatrist whose work has helped fuel the … [Read more...] about ‘NY Times’ On Reparative Therapy: ‘It Is Absurd’
Sports Camp Helps Men ‘Move Beyond’ Being Gay
There will be lots of balls thrown and caught during a sports retreat being hosted by the Catholic "ex-gay" group Courage in Philadelphia … [Read more...] about Sports Camp Helps Men ‘Move Beyond’ Being Gay
Ethics Complaint Against Oregon Shrink Who Pushed ‘Ex-Gay’ Therapy
In February of 2011, Max Hirsh decided to see a psychiatrist to deal with his depression and, he hoped, improve his relationships with other gay men. … [Read more...] about Ethics Complaint Against Oregon Shrink Who Pushed ‘Ex-Gay’ Therapy
News: Mt. Everest, 50 Cent, Tilda Swinton, Sexy Veggies
One Million Moms claims their boycott against JC Penney for their use of lesbian entertainer Ellen DeGeneres as a spokesperson has cost the department … [Read more...] about News: Mt. Everest, 50 Cent, Tilda Swinton, Sexy Veggies
Anderson Cooper On The Costs Of ‘Reparative’ Therapy: VIDEO
California's legislators, led by State Sen. Ted Lieu (D), are now contemplating a bill that would ban mental health professionals from performing … [Read more...] about Anderson Cooper On The Costs Of ‘Reparative’ Therapy: VIDEO
Taiwan Animators Take on America’s Gay Rights Moment: VIDEO
Taiwan's Next Media Animation is out with one of its typically insane videos which attempts to wrap up all the gay news that's out there — and … [Read more...] about Taiwan Animators Take on America’s Gay Rights Moment: VIDEO
John Smid, Former Leader of ‘Ex-Gay’ Therapy Ministry, Discusses His Changed Views, New Film: VIDEO
Those of you who have been reading Towleroad since 2005 may remember the story of Zach, a gay teen who cried out for help on MySpace after being sent … [Read more...] about John Smid, Former Leader of ‘Ex-Gay’ Therapy Ministry, Discusses His Changed Views, New Film: VIDEO