ex-gay movement

ex-gay movement

gay marriage

politics + activism

10 LGBT Women Kicking Ass in Politics Worldwide

Queer women work in politics around the world. Here are 10 who were the first out women to hold their particular seat, and just a few of the cool things…

Kaitlyn —

Apr 16, 2014

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

politics + activism

Only 10 People Show Up to National Ex-Gay Pride Events, “Ex-Gay Pride Month” Officially A Flop

In the most recent sign that the ex-gay movement is dying, an attempted “Ex-Gay Pride Month” was a massive flop after only 10 people showed up in Washington, DC.

Mey —

Aug 8, 2013

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

politics + activism

Exodus International’s President Does the Unthinkable, Explicitly Apologizes to Gay Community

Exodus’s president, Alan Chambers, has posted a comprehensive apology to the gay community on their website.

Rachel —

Jun 19, 2013

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

politics + activism

No More Ex-Gay In NJ: Jersey Might Ban Conversion Therapy For Minors

New Jersey is on the verge of banning damaging conversion therapy from being practiced on those under the age of 18 – the legislation is being put to the vote…

A.E. Osworth —

Apr 1, 2013

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

politics + activism

Once More with Uneasy Feelings: California’s Ex-Gay Therapy Ban Halted, Must Go Back to Court

California’s ban on ex-gay therapy was slated to go into effect on January 1, 2013. But now, a federal court has ordered an injunction on the law, stopping it from…

Rachel —

Dec 27, 2012

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

politics + activism

Mormons’ “Softened Stance” On Homosexuality Still Feels Pretty Hard

The Church acknowledges that “same-sex attraction is a complex reality for many people,” and goes on to conclude that “even though individuals do not choose to have such attractions, they…

Riese —

Dec 8, 2012

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

politics + activism

SPLC Sues Ex-Gay Therapy Practice for Fraud, Deception, and Generally Not Working At All

The SPLC has filed the first-ever lawsuit against an ex-gay therapy practice for deceit.

Rachel —

Dec 7, 2012

ex-gay movement

homophobia

politics + activism

Gay Homophobe: Hypocrisy is Trackable

Kristen’s Team Pick: #dayssincethelastprominenthomophobewascaughtinagaysexscandal isn’t just a hashtag.

Kristen —

Nov 10, 2012

california

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Anti-Gay Bigots File Lawsuit Against California’s Ex-Gay Therapy Ban, Are Unfortunately In Good Company

California is making “ex-gay therapy” history, but unfortunately the rest of the country is still far behind.

Rachel —

Oct 9, 2012

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

politics + activism

Controversy Breaks Out Over the Right Way to Be Ex-Gay

Team Closet vs Team Cure, battling to come up with the best (read: worst) way to force heterosexuality on queers.

Gabrielle Korn —

Sep 26, 2012

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

society + culture

Pastor Who Helped Lisa Miller Found Guilty, But Miller Still On the Run

The pastor who helped ex-gay Lisa Miller kidnap her daughter and flee the country was convicted, but Lisa Miller and her daughter still haven’t been located.

Rachel —

Aug 15, 2012

christianity

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Even Exodus International Doesn’t Want to Talk About “Curing” Gays Anymore

Alan Chambers, president of Exodus International and married to Leslie Chambers with two adopted children, now says his group will no longer operate around claims of being able to “cure”…

Rachel —

Jun 29, 2012