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Ghana’s new president says proposed anti-LGBTQ+ law is effectively dead on procedural grounds

President John Mahama says he wants to open dialogue on the law, while one legislator said he would rather be dead than live in a country that affirmed LGBTQ+ rights.

Jerry Falwell Jr.: I Agree With Trump's LGBT Platform '100 Percent'

One of the nation's leading antigay conversatives has applauded a recent speech from the Republican nominee.

New Orleans Police: Trans Woman Penny Proud Was Killed in a Robbery

As police have been investigating Penny Proud's murder, a national conversation about violence and journalistic standards concerning trans victims has been renewed.

Colorado Finally Takes Action Against Conversion Therapy

Advocates -- who say LGBTQ youth are "consistently" put into reparative therapy in the state -- may finally ban the practice there.

Lawmaker Introduces Bill Banning Conversion Therapy in Mike Pence's Name

The Prevention of Emotional Neglect and Childhood Endangerment -- or PENCE -- would block the harmful practice of trying to "change" the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBT minors in New York's Erie County.

How Do We Fight Bullying Without Hillary's Help?

Hillary Clinton had a plan to battle bullying in schools. Now that we live in Trump's America, we must rely on education and technology.

Oregon’s Bisexual Gov. Bans Conversion Therapy

The country's first out LGBT governor is also the first to sign a ban on conversion therapy since the White House came out against the practice last month.

National Intervention Needed to End Conversion Therapy

As pastors challenge Illinois's ban on "ex-gay" therapy for minors, Equality Illinois CEO Brian C. Johnson calls for a nationwide end to the discredited practice.

Tangerine's Stars Have Turned a Movie Into a Movement

In their road to the Oscars, Mya Taylor and Kitana Kiki Rodriguez have ignited national conversations on sex work and media representation.

HRC to Hillary Clinton: Nancy Reagan Was 'No Hero' on AIDS

The Democratic front-runner commends Nancy Reagan for starting a 'national conversation' about HIV and AIDS, but the president of the Human Rights Campaign takes issue. 

Germany OK's Ban on Conversion Therapy for Youth

The legislation was approved in Parliament and is expected to be signed by the president.

Delaware Now 15th State to Ban Conversion Therapy on Minors

Gov. John Carney signed a bill to that effect into law today.

WATCH: Surgeon General Opposes Conversion Therapy

More officials within the Obama administration are stating their support for growing efforts to ban so-called conversion therapy on minors nationwide.

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."

Op-ed: The U.N.'s Collective Gasp on Conversion Therapy

Last week the United Nations demanded to know how the United States could permit conversion therapy.

John Podesta Explained Clinton's AIDS Comments as 'Sheer Exhaustion'

Leaked emails show damage control in action after Hillary Clinton incorrectly praised Nancy Reagan for starting a "national conversation" on AIDS.

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Canada on Brink of Banning Conversion Therapy Nationwide

The legislation, introduced Monday, fulfills a campaign promise from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Australian Senator Gives Moving Speech on Toll of 'Ex-Gay Therapy'

Victorian Senator Janet Rice shared the story of a boy who had been traumatized with attempts to turn him straight.

New Campaign Wants to End Harmful Conversion Therapy

50 Bills 50 States has a lofty goal -- and an uphill battle considering the incoming administration. 

Utah Governor Signs Conversion Therapy Ban Into Law

The legislative ban on conversion therapy for minors strengthens a ban enacted by a licensing board.