The group of "ex-gay"/"formerly transgender" people, members of CHANGED and Church United, claim LGBTQ people aren't discriminated against, and that conversion therapy isn't being practiced anywhere in the US. A small group of so-called “ex-gay” and “formerly...
Resolutions And Flags Aren’t Enough – LGBTQ Advocates Want Laws
Three state regulatory boards have passed guidance to ban conversion therapy, but Virginia's LGBTQ community wants laws passed that will outlaw the practice outright. Adam Trimmer attended several of the Pride week events leading to Saturday’s VA PrideFest on Brown’s...
The Miseducation Of Richie Tozier
The journey of a central character in It Chapter Two makes it one of the most uniquely empowering LGBTQ films of the year. One of Stephen King’s most famous stories saw its newest film debut recently. Not only is It: Chapter Two (along with its predecessor, It)...
Symbolic, But Important Nonetheless: Richmond City Council Bans Conversion Therapy
Due to Virginia law, the ban can't be enforced. But by passing it, Richmond City Council still sends a powerful message. On Monday, Richmond's City Council passed a resolution enacting a ban on conversion therapy within the city. The resolution, which is non-binding,...
Colorado Becomes 18th State to Ban Conversion Therapy
Colorado's added their name to the list of states that will no longer allow conversion therapy for minors. When will Virginia join the campaign? Today, Colorado House Bill 19-1129: Prohibit Conversion Therapy for Minors, goes into effect. Sponsored by Representatives...
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