CBS on gay conversion
On the heels of the ‘gay conversion therapy‘ drama Boy Erased, CBS Sunday Morning took a look at the harmful and useless practice, as well as its ridiculous methods, like “cuddle therapy,” but it sadly gave way too much a platform to the proponents of this dangerous and debunked practice in an effort to appear “fair and balanced”.
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In time for Transgender Awareness Week, activist Jake Graf unveiled a powerful new short film this week highlighting the struggles of everyday life for trans kids. Listen shows numerous trans teens and the hardships they face, such as bullying, isolation, and more. Read more…
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Queer News
- Over 100 queer people won in US midterm elections
- Most queer people experience anxiety and depression
- UK expands program to combat homophobia in schools
- Thailand’s police force is trying to be more trans-friendly
- Tanzania ordered the public to report queer people
Other News
- Hate crimes in US increase for third consecutive year
- The US is the only country with more guns than people
- FBI says US Police have links to white supremacists
- Chinese surveillance identifies people by body shape, walk
- Iceland’s president admits that he went too far when he
threatened to ban pineapple as a pizza topping in 2017
