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Here's how Trump's 2025 presidency can affect — and erase — LGBTQ+ content

With Donald Trump returning to the White House, things might get even tougher for queer and trans creators in Hollywood.

Groundbreaking Complaint to FTC: Ban Conversion Therapy

Find out why the Human Rights Campaign, National Center for Lesbian Rights, and the Southern Poverty Law Center are asking the Federal Trade Commission to step in and end 'ex-gay' therapy. 

Congress Members Urge FTC to Stop 'Ex-Gay' Therapy

The Federal Trade Commission should use its regulatory authority to end this 'unfair, deceptive, and fraudulent practice,' say four congressional Democrats.

Congresswoman: Being LGBT "Not a Disease To Be Cured"

The congresswoman calls on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate mental health providers' claims that they can change sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Conversion Therapy Ban Introduced in Senate

The proposed legislation would go even further than California's ban on so-called ex-gay therapy does.

Why This Straight Grandpa Wants to Ban Conversion Therapy

California Congressman Mike Honda pulls back the curtain on the damaging, discredited practice known as "conversion therapy."

Vermont Bans Use of 'Ex-Gay' Therapy on Minors

Gov. Peter Shumlin signed the bill into law today.

Gay 'Cures' Don't Work, Says World Psychiatric Association

"Ex-gay" or "conversion" therapy is harmful, and there is no scientific proof that it can change someone's sexual orientation, says the World Psychiatric Association.

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Existing HIV meds show prevention promise

Scientists have long believed that a vaccine is the best way to stop the spread of HIV, but efforts to invent one have failed miserably. Now they may have found something already on pharmacy shelves that seems to prevent infection.

Misconduct Complaint Filed Against Texas Judge in Hate Group Training Case

The judge had ordered three attorneys for Southwest Airlines to take “religious liberty” training from an SPLC-designated hate group.

Seattle Bans Conversion Therapy for Minors

The Emerald City becomes the 10th jurisdiction to make such a move.

Antigay Preacher Jim Bakker Sued for Selling Fake COVID-19 Cure

The televangelist, who has been involved in financial and sex scandals, claims his Silver Solutions products fight the new coronavirus strain.

Cost of HIV Drugs Inflated by Major Pharma Company, Lawsuit Contends

The suit accuses Gilead of conspiring with other drugmakers so they would have to use its brand-name meds instead of generics in combination therapies.

Teen Forced to Carry Rocks to 'Cure' Her Lesbianism

A new memoir sheds light on the horrors of a gay conversion house in Utah. 

Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban Clears House

Introduced by out lawmakers, the legislation seeks to outlaw the discredited practice that attempts to turn LGBT people straight and cisgender.

Ted Cruz 'Thrilled' by 'Ex-Gay' Activist's Endorsement

Another day, another Ted Cruz endorsement from someone who thinks LGBT people aren't real. This time, it's "ex-gay" activist Linda Harvey. 

Ban Conversion Therapy as 'Fraud' Nationwide, Say Dems

Two California Democrats have introduced a bill that would outlaw the use of so-called ex-gay or reparative therapy on LGBT people of all ages nationwide.

First HIV Infection While on PrEP Is Rare Exception

After tens of thousands of PrEP successes, the first documented instance of someone becoming HIV-positive is a rare case of multiclass drug resistance.

Trump Is Literally a Threat to National LGBT Health

Our mental and physical health can't afford a Trump presidency, argues Boston-area LGBT public health advocate D.A. Steward.

House Marks Orlando Anniversary With 'Shameful' Anti-LGBT Hearing

Democrats denounced the bill as "shameful," while Republicans and right-wing activists claimed that the First Amendment Defense Act is necessary to protect the beliefs of those offended by marriage equality. 

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Calling Miss Cleo: The Story Behind the World's Most Famous Lesbian TV Psychic

The co-director of the HBO Max documentary Call Me Miss Cleo tells us about the misunderstood woman who was much more than a '90s punchline.