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Something as simple as the voice they were born with may not sound or feel right. It may not reflect the real them. This is where gender-affirming vocal coaches come in.

Queen Elizabeth: U.K. Will Move to Ban Anti-LGBTQ+ Conversion Therapy

"People should be free to be themselves in the U.K.," briefing notes of the queen's speech read.

Trump-Appointed Judges Find Conversion Therapy Bans Unconstitutional

A federal appeals court blocked enforcement of two Florida laws banning use of the practice on minors, saying they violate free speech rights, with Trump judges in the majority.

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.

Republicans Block Ban on Conversion Therapy in Wisconsin

It's the second time Republicans prevented the ban from taking effect.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Washington's Conversion Therapy Ban

A therapist had claimed the ban infringed on his free speech and religious liberty rights. But Washington State's regulation of the practice is appropriate, the court ruled.

Republican Lawmakers Vote (Again) to Allow Conversion Therapy

While opponents say the issue is about protecting LGBTQ+ youth, Wisconsin Republicans claim they are fighting a bureaucratic turf war.

Appeals court denies attempt to block Colorado’s conversion therapy ban

The court ruled the law regulates conduct, not speech, and let the 2019 law stand.

California Ban on Ex-Gay Therapy Temporarily Blocked

U.S. District Court Judge William Shubb ruled for the First Amendment rights of "reparative" therapy practitioners and questioned evidence that the practice harms young people.

Supreme Court Considers Challenge to Washington State’s Conversion Therapy Ban

The far-right extremist group Alliance Defending Freedom brings a case that threatens to undo protections for LGBTQ+ minors from dangerous and abusive conversion therapy.

Supreme Court Upholds State Bans on Conversion Therapy, Rejecting Washington Challenge

By refusing to hear a challenge to Washington’s law, the Supreme Court affirms the legality of state measures against conversion therapy, a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights advocates.

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Cincinnati Approves 'Ex-Gay' Therapy Ban

Amid public opposition, the city enacts the ban, which applies to state-licensed therapists operating within the city limits.

Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96; A Look at Her LGBTQ+ Record

A year after the longest-serving British monarch's death, here's a look at her handling of LGBTQ+ issues — a mixed bag that leans toward the positive.

Colorado Lawmakers Approve Ban on Conversion Therapy

Gov. Jared Polis is expected to sign the bill into law.

Marco Rubio to Address 'Ex-Gay' Therapy Supporters

The Florida Republican will serve as the keynote speaker at the antigay Florida Family Policy Council's annual fund-raiser this week.

Federal Court Upholds New Jersey's Ban on 'Ex-Gay' Therapy

A federal district judge ruled Friday that licensed therapists do not have a constitutional right to practice the scientifically discredited therapy that aims to turn gay people straight.

Germany OK's Ban on Conversion Therapy for Youth

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

WATCH: California Takes Big Step in Becoming First to Outlaw 'Reparative' Therapy

Speaker John A. Perez, the first out gay person elected to lead a state House in American history, speaks in support of the bill.

Appeals Court Upholds N.J. Ban on 'Ex-Gay' Therapy

A federal appeals court agreed with a lower court's ruling that banning the use of such therapy on minors is appropriate.

Conversion Therapy Ban to Be Introduced in U.K.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will include the proposal in King Charles III's speech to the nation next month.

Judge Kills Conversion Therapy Ban, Not Convinced Practice Is Harmful

A federal judge strikes down Tampa, Fla.'s effort to end "ex-gay" and "ex-trans" therapy on minors.