ex-gay movement

christianity

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society + culture

California Sexual Orientation Conversion Bill Could Inform Patients, Protect Minors

The California state Senate has a bill advancing that would require ex-gay therapists to get signed consent forms that acknowledge that ex-gay therapy is harmful and useless.

Lizz —

Apr 30, 2012

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

society + culture

Study Supporting “Ex-Gay” Claims Finally Retracted to Much Rejoicing

“For all this concern about how I damage people, where is the damage?… don’t you think there’d be a busload of people who are damaged?” Yes.

Rachel —

Apr 12, 2012

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

politics + activism

100,000 Signatures to Shut Down Ex-Gay “Torture Clinics” in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian government has shut down about 30 abusive ex-gay clinics, but over 200 remain.

Rachel —

Nov 11, 2011

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

politics + activism

Ex-Ex-Gay Minister Has Never Met an Ex-Gay

The former leader of Love in Action comes out as gay and pretty cool.

Laura —

Oct 12, 2011

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

politics + activism

Controversial New Study on Gay Conversion Therapy Claims It May Actually Work

“Jones and Yarhouse found that “23% of the remaining people in the study were successful in changing their sexual orientation toward heterosexuality.”

Rachel —

Oct 5, 2011

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

politics + activism

Michele Bachmann Visits Anti-Gay Church Service, Covers Newsweek, Remains Popular

In addition to Bachmann’s New Yorker story and controversial Newsweek cover, she’s in the news today for visiting a homo-hating church which aired this CRAZY EX-GAY VIDEO YOU HAVE TO…

Riese —

Aug 9, 2011

Daily Fix

education

politics + activism

Bachmann’s School District Excels at Gay Bashing, Fosters Teen Suicide

In the past two years, nine teenagers in Minnesota’s Anoka-Hennepin School District have committed suicide. The district is represented by Michele Bachmann, has numerous anti-gay policies. Coincidence? Critics think not.

Ryan Yates —

Jul 27, 2011

2012 Presidential Race

Daily Fix

politics + activism

It’s Okay, Some Of The Bachmann’s Best Friends Are Ex-Gay

If you were concerned about the Bachmann’s connections to ex-gay therapy, you can relax now – it’s just that they’re really good friends with someone who is conveniently proof that…

Rachel —

Jul 22, 2011

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

politics + activism

The Bachmanns Say They Don’t Pray Away the Gay for Pay

The Bachmanns claim their clinic doesn’t practice gay conversion therapy and is completely legitimate, but plenty say otherwise. Do you buy it?

Riese —

Jul 15, 2011

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

society + culture

A Brave New World Of “Ex-Gay” Therapy: It’s Complicated

“Acceptance of same-sex sexual attractions and sexual orientation may not mean the formation of an L.G.B. sexual-orientation identity. Alternate identities may develop instead.”

Rachel —

Jun 20, 2011

adventures in hypocrisy

Daily Fix

politics + activism

How Gay Prevention “Therapy” Ruined Kirk Murphy’s Life, Made George Rekers’ “Career”

“Interestingly, Rekers would never mention the suicide attempt in any of his papers or books published after “Sissy Boy Syndrome” appeared in 1987. As far as Rekers was concerned, it…

Riese —

Jun 7, 2011

Daily Fix

ex-gay movement

society + culture

Philosopher Unsure If The True Self Is Gay

“How is one to know which aspect of a person counts as that person’s true self?” (Is it the gay part?) (“no seriously this is fascinating stuff, read this post!”…

Rachel —

Jun 7, 2011