Gay Conversion Therapy
Virginia Could Become the 20th State to Ban Gay Conversion Therapy
The bill was just one of many that has quickly moved through the legislature since the Democrats won a majority in both houses in November.
New Zealand PM Concerned LGBTQ Conversion Ban Could Harm Religious Freedom
Responding to a parliamentary committee's failure to recommend a nationwide ban on conversion therapy, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern expressed concerns that such a ban could have consequences for religious freedom at a press conference Monday.
Florida Judge Overturns Tampa's Conversion Therapy Ban
Introduced in 2017, the ban was overturned by ruling late last Friday by U.S. District Judge William Jung .
'Ex-Gay' Pastor Sues Vimeo For Taking Down Conversion Therapy Videos
Church United founder James Domen claims his ministry "helps pastors counsel others that are on their own journey toward a heterosexual identity."
Two Pulse Massacre Survivors Join Ex-Gay 'Freedom March' in Orlando
Angel Colon and Luis Javier Ruiz, both of whom survived the 2016 mass shooting at Pulse, a gay nightclub, will be attending the rally, which celebrates "freedom from homosexual/transgender lifestyles by the grace and power of Jesus Christ."
20,000 LGBTQ Teens Will Undergo Conversion Therapy by the Age of 18
The debunked practice is currently only banned for minors in 18 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., while adults can legally be offered the service in all states and jurisdictions.
Doctor Warns Amazon Not to Sell 'Dangerous' Gay Conversion Books
"Dangerous and homophobic literature should be kept off the Amazon platform in the best interest of the safety of the public," Dr. Natasha Bhuyan told "Newsweek."
Hundreds Protest After Israeli Minister Praises Gay Conversion Therapy
LGBT advocates are calling for the resignation of Rafi Peretz, appointed by prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in June.
Pulse Shooting Survivor Claims He Is No Longer Gay
Luis Javier Ruiz claimed his relationship with Jesus enabled him to reverse his sexuality.
CA's Gay Conversion Ban Therapy Infringes Free Speech
This expansive law would impose widespread censorship that could implicate authors, speakers, counselors, colleges and universities, and even religious leaders seeking to address unwanted same-sex attraction or gender identity confusion.
Drag Race Queen Reveals New Details on 'Gay Exorcism'
The New York queen speaks exclusively to Newsweek about undergoing gay "conversion therapy."
Watch: Gay Conversion Therapist vs. Piers Morgan
Mike Davidson says he cured himself of homosexuality through therapy, counseling and prayer.
U.S.'s Richest Boarding School Showed Anti-Gay Video
The Milton Hershey School in Pennsylvania is involved in court cases over its alleged treatment of two former students.
Chinese Man Sues Hospital Over Gay Conversion Therapy
Hie wife and relatives signed him into the institution where he was later diagnosed with "sexual preference disorder"
Is This the Best Way to Counter Gay Conversion Therapy?
This complaint wants government to police forms of consensual therapy on the basis of what a majority of experts believe.
JONAH, Gay Conversion Therapy Organization, Ordered to
A judge rules that the New Jersey nonprofit must cease operations within 30 days.
Illinois Bans Gay Conversion Therapy for LGBT Minors
The state is the fifth U.S. jurisdiction to do so.
Gay Conversion Therapy Lives On in China
When Xiao Jun thought of his boyfriend, he was zapped with electricity. Now he's suing.
Rick Perry Thinks Homosexuality Is a Lot Like Alcoholism
The potential 2016 GOP presidential candidate was noncommittal about the validity of reparative therapy for gay people
Never Scared Straight
Doctors, therapists and legislators have come to bury gay conversion therapy