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HBO Acquires Rights to Book on Disgraced Lawmaker George Santos for Upcoming Film

George Santos' story is getting the HBO-treatment.

Here's How to Ban Ex-Gay Therapy in Your State

The National Center for Lesbian Rights and the Human Rights Campaign have drafted a model bill.

Will Your State Be Next to Ban 'Ex-Gay' Therapy?

A new campaign from the National Center for Lesbian Rights wants to outlaw so-called conversion therapy in all 50 states in the next five years.

WATCH: Right-Wing 'Documentary' Tries to Defend 'Ex-Gay' Therapy

The 30-minute film profiles four men who claim they overcame 'unwanted same-sex desires' through the scientifically discredited practice of so-called reparative therapy.

Massachusetts Considers Ex-Gay Therapy Ban

The measure was introduced in the state legislature by out Rep. Carl Sciortino

Will Hawaii Ban Conversion Therapy?

A new bill seeks to put an end to the controversial practice in the Aloha State.

Seattle Bans Conversion Therapy for Minors

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

Texas GOP Adopts 'Vile' 'Ex-Gay' Platform

The Texas Republican Party's official platform, adopted Saturday, endorses so-called reparative therapy and says family should not be 'redefined to include homosexual couples.'

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.

Ugandan LGBTQ+ Rights Organization Forced to Shut Down by Government

(CNN) Activists have called the shuttering of the group a "clear witch hunt" by Ugandan officials.

Virginia Quashes Ban on 'Ex-Gay' Therapy

A bill that sought to protect minors from efforts to 'pray away the gay' was voted down in a Senate committee, and companion legislation failed to receive a vote by a House of Delegates panel.

'Ex-Gay' Organization Gathers Paltry Group for Sad D.C. Rally

The event will continue into next week.

Perfect Response to 'Ex-Gay' Message: We Are All Born to Love

The latest development stemming from a Richmond billboard that proclaimed 'no one is born gay' has a much more accepting message.

Russian Lawmaker Wants to Offer Free 'Ex-Gay' Therapy

The high-ranking official also wants to reinstate Russia's ban on gay people giving blood or donating organs.

Will Gov. Christie Ban 'Ex-Gay' Therapy?

The state legislature passed a bill banning so-called reparative therapy on Thursday, sending the legislation to Gov. Chris Christie's desk for a signature.

This N.H. Republican Wants to Ban Conversion Therapy

Rep. Eric Schleien wants LGBT youth in New Hampshire to know they were 'born this way,' and no so-called therapist should try to change them. 

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."

Gays Should Have Their Own Bathrooms, Says Va. Democrat

Joe Preston, a Democratic candidate for state senate, has a handy solution to make all citizens 'comfortable' when answering the call of nature.

Supreme Court Upholds California's Ex-Gay Therapy Ban

The Supreme Court declined to review two lawsuits brought forth by anti-LGBT organizations.

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.