APA Says Efforts to Change LGB People Cause Harm
August 5, 2009
A new report by the American Psychological Association (APA)’s Task Force on Appropriate Therapeutic Responses to Sexual Orientation concludes that there is insufficient evidence that sexual orientation can be changed through psychotherapy and instructs mental health professionals to be honest with clients about the inefficacy of such treatments and help them deal with distress over sexual orientation in a positive manner.
Continue Reading ►Inclusive ENDA Introduced in Senate for First Time
August 5, 2009
Today a bipartisan group of Senators introduced an inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) -- a historic first for the U.S. Senate. The bill with lead sponsors Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Susan Collins (R-ME), Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME) would create federal protections against workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Continue Reading ►Equality Forward: Congressional Aide Diego Sanchez
August 5, 2009
Shortly after “9/11” – Sep. 11, 2001 – when our nation was shaken by a set of violent, tragic, life-stealing incidents that triggered what young people today will call “The War,” I stood outside the doors of the Boston Public Library in the Back Bay, awaiting the exit of my dearest friend Marie.
Continue Reading ►Celebrating DP Day in Wisconsin
August 5, 2009
Wisconsin's domestic partner registry is officially up and running! Yesterday, Fair Wisconsin staff and volunteers were on hand in Madison and Milwaukee to greet the same-sex couples whose relationships will finally be legally recognized. I arrived at the Dane County Building at 5:00 A.M., less than fifteen minutes ahead of the first couple!
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Harry Reid Reveals His Niece Is a Lesbian, Renews Call for Congress to Pass ENDA
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