#AM_Equality Tipsheet: September 19, 2019 HRC TO HONOR RICKY MARTIN AT 23RD ANNUAL NATIONAL DINNER: “With his unique voice and passionate activism, Ricky Martin has used his international stage to advocate for LGBTQ people around the world,” said HRC President Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid). “Ricky is an artist, an advocate and a philanthropist, and we look … Continue reading #AM_Equality Tipsheet: September 19, 2019
Governor Charlie Baker Signs Bill Making Massachusetts 16th State to Ban Gay Conversion Therapy Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has signed a bill banning harmful gay conversion therapy for minors, making it the 16th state to do so. Breaking News: @MassGovernor signs Conversion Therapy Ban Bill, making MA the 16th state to outlaw the practice and … Continue reading Governor Charlie Baker Signs Bill Making Massachusetts 16th State to Ban Gay Conversion Therapy
The GLAAD Wrap: ‘The Miseducation of Cameron Post’ in theaters, two new series from Lena Waithe, new music from King Princess and Jake Shears, and more! Photo Credit: Getty Images for GLAAD 1) Premiering today in select theaters in New York City is The Miseducation of Cameron Post, a film following the titular Cameron, a … Continue reading The GLAAD Wrap: ‘The Miseducation of Cameron Post’ in theaters, two new series from Lena Waithe, new music from King Princess and Jake Shears, and more!
GLAAD, NCLR, and Born Perfect kick off 16-week conversion therapy awareness campaign FilmRise Conversion therapy – attempts to change sexual orientation or gender identity – is going to feature very prominently in the news and pop culture in the coming months. While legislation continues to work its way through state legislatures, two new films spotlighting … Continue reading GLAAD, NCLR, and Born Perfect kick off 16-week conversion therapy awareness campaign
Hawaii Governor Signs Law Banning Gay Conversion Therapy for Minors Hawaii’s Governor David Ige has signed a bill passed by lawmakers in April banning gay conversion therapy for minors. According to the governor’s office: “The ban on ‘sexual orientation change efforts’ includes the practice of attempting to change a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or … Continue reading Hawaii Governor Signs Law Banning Gay Conversion Therapy for Minors
Christian Group Uses Pro-LGBT Language to Promote Harmful Gay Conversion Therapy A Christian media propaganda group has denied using pro-LGBT phrases and language to promote gay conversion therapy. In Anchored North’s video “Love Is Love,” which has been viewed more than two million times on Facebook, a woman named Emily talks about coming out to … Continue reading Christian Group Uses Pro-LGBT Language to Promote Harmful Gay Conversion Therapy
Seattle Passes Ordinance Protecting Youth from So-Called “Conversion Therapy” The Seattle City Council yesterday unanimously approved an ordinance protecting youth from the discredited and dangerous practice of so-called “conversion therapy.” The measure, which imposes civil penalties on licensed mental health professionals who provide the harmful practice to minors, will become effective two months after openly-gay … Continue reading Seattle Passes Ordinance Protecting Youth from So-Called “Conversion Therapy”
Vermont Joins Growing Number of Jurisdictions Protecting LGBTQ Kids from “Conversion Therapy” Today, Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin signed Senate Bill 132 into law, making Vermont the eighth jurisdiction—behind California, New Jersey, Oregon, Illinois, New York, Washington D.C., and Cincinnati—to protect LGBTQ youth from the dangers of “conversion therapy.” Senate Bill 132, which protects LGBTQ youth … Continue reading Vermont Joins Growing Number of Jurisdictions Protecting LGBTQ Kids from “Conversion Therapy”
Cincinnati Becomes First City to Ban Conversion Therapy Today, the Cincinnati City Council became the first city to ban the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion therapy. The historic ordinance imposes a $200 a day fine on anyone practicing conversion therapy on LGBTQ youth. The move was largely in response to tragic death of Leelah … Continue reading Cincinnati Becomes First City to Ban Conversion Therapy
Illinois becomes fifth state in US to protect LGBTI youth from dangers of conversion therapy Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed a bill into law on Thursday (20 August) that protects LGBTI youth from the dangers of conversion therapy. The state follows in the footsteps of California, New Jersey, the District of Columbia, and Oregon. House … Continue reading Illinois becomes fifth state in US to protect LGBTI youth from dangers of conversion therapy
