Maloney Introduces LGBTQ Essential Data Act to Combat Deadly Violence Against LGBTQ Community
June 13, 2019
The bill, which strengthens the National Violent Death Reporting System, is introduced on third anniversary of Pulse Nightclub shooting. WASHINGTON — In observance of the […]
The Trevor Project Applauds the Introduction of the “Every Child Deserves a Family Act”
June 5, 2019
Washington, DC — The “Every Child Deserves a Family Act” was introduced today with bipartisan support. This legislation would prohibit federally funded child welfare service […]
The Importance of Stories
By John Paul Brammer Last week, it was announced that New York City will commemorate Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, two icons of the […]
Sen. Gillibrand’s Proposed Platform Includes Protecting LGBTQ Youth from Conversion Therapy
June 3, 2019
By John Paul Brammer Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) unveiled her LGBTQ rights agenda on Saturday, which included a plan to ban conversion […]
Nation’s First Openly Gay Governor Signs Landmark LGBTQ Legislation into Law for Colorado
May 31, 2019
Colorado Becomes 18th State to Protect LGBTQ Youth from Conversion Therapy Denver, CO — In a historic day for Colorado and the nation, Governor Jared […]
Advocate Julie Rodgers Shares Her Conversion Therapy Experience
May 29, 2019
By John Paul Brammer “My mom made me quit softball so I wouldn’t be lesbian,” Julie Rodgers said over the phone. “You can kind of […]
Maine Becomes 17th State to Protect LGBTQ Youth from Conversion Therapy
Augusta, ME — This morning Governor Janet Mills signed HP755, a bill to protect LGBTQ youth in Maine from the dangers of conversion therapy. The […]
Boyertown Decision is Good News for Transgender Youth
May 28, 2019
By John Paul Brammer The Supreme Court declined to hear Doe v. Boyertown Area School District today, thus allowing transgender students to continue using restrooms […]
Children Will Listen: Today’s Historic Progress on The Equality Act
May 17, 2019
Today, the House of Representatives made history when it passed the first-ever Congressional vote on the Equality Act, a milestone vote for LGBTQ civil rights. […]
Massachusetts Becomes 16th State to Protect LGBTQ Youth from Conversion Therapy
April 8, 2019
Boston, MA — Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker today signed H. 140 to protect LGBTQ youth from the dangerous practice of conversion therapy, which falsely claims […]