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The Importance of Juneteenth - the Newest Federal Holiday

In 2021, Juneteenth became the latest federal holiday in the US — the first to be approved since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983.

John Paulk Tries Again at Apology Over Ex-Gay Ministry

The former ex-gay leader said Christianity changed many things for him, but his sexual orientation wasn't among them.

BREAKING: Exodus International Shuts Down; Is This the End of the 'Ex-Gay' Movement?

The movement, which suffered the latest blow on Wednesday as Exodus International's board voted to shut down, is the subject of a new installment of Our America With Lisa Ling.

The New Book From Ex-Ex-Gay Alan Chambers Is Missing Something

After two decades at the helm of the largest ex-gay organization, Chambers, in his new book, fails to atone for sins committed against LGBT people.

Exploring the Umbrella: Bisexuality and Fluidity

A growing body of research indicates that for some people, sexual attractions change over time. But that's not an endorsement of 'reparative therapy,' nor is it a bad thing for our movement.

Meet the Point Foundations Class of 2010

The Point Foundation searches for the best and brightest LGBT students.

Former 'Ex-Gay' Movement Star: 'My Sexuality Is a Beautiful Gift From God'

Christian Schizzel says he decided to come out as gay 'so that people who have used my story against other gay people won't have it as a weapon anymore.'

Southern Baptist Leader Renounces 'Reparative' Therapy

Russell Moore acknowledges that so-called ex-gay therapy is "severely counterproductive."

The U.S. Owes African-Americans Reparations, Says U.N. Report

A report from the United Nations Working Group outlines the many ways African-Americans have suffered because of racism, white supremacy, and Afrophobia.

WATCH: 'Hardball' on the 'Ex-Gay' Movement

Host Chris Matthews and guests Wayne Besen and Laura Berman are glad the movement's diminishing.

Florida Mayoral Candidate Berates LGBT and Black Citizens

A Florida politician attacked LGBT people for their "sin" and told black activists to "go back to Africa" during an official candidates; forum this week.

The real meaning of ex-gay

"Reparative therapy" is based on an understanding of homosexuality that has been rejected by all the major health and mental health professions

Ex-Gay Leader Now in Favor of Marriage Equality

Alan Chambers says he now endorses same-sex relationships and condemns reparative therapy -- for everyone.

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Mormon 'Ex-Gay' Group Shuts Down

Evergreen International, which advocated 'ex-gay' therapy, is folded into North Star, a support group that takes no stand on the practice. But does this mean a more accepting approach?

Ill. Catholic Bishop to Exorcise Spirit of Marriage Equality

Same-sex marriage comes from the devil, and therefore the new law merits an exorcism service, claims Bishop Thomas Paprocki.

'Ex-Gay' Therapist Leading Air Force Academy's Cadet Counseling

Mike Rosebush has spent more than two decades advocating for the discredited therapeutic practice that aims to turn gay people straight. He's now the head of the cadet counseling program at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Reactions to Exodus Closure: Pro, Con, and Other

Some religious conservatives denounce the action while others agree 'ex-gay' therapy doesn't work, and LGBT activists say there's more to be done.

OP-ED: Reparative Therapy Survivor Says Bachmann’s Rhetoric Matters

A survivor of so-called reparative therapy, who testified in the federal Proposition 8 trial about its dangers, says lives are on the line because of the rhetoric coming from Michele and Marcus Bachmann.