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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 3h

The National LGBTQ Women's Survey was led by the late LGBTQ activist Urvashi Vaid. Today is both her birthday and International Lesbian Day. Today, a new report was released from this data.

www.nclrights.org

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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 8h

LET'S GO LESBIANS!

#InternationalLesbianDay

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Restless1125 @restless1125.bsky.social · 2d

#minterland 🙏🙏🙌🙌🌈🌈

National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 2d

All eyes and ears on SCOTUS tomorrow as the landmark case of Chiles v. Salazar is heard!

https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx?bbeml=tp-vspgtlt-AUWnnIjTx9LVDg.jS__-dL9teUKicD4r4ch7IA.r8EieFYxJT0C4uToDuKafjA.lQ4VoW1ghz0m2SE7YWvKTag

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Athena Hollins @athenahollins.bsky.social · 1d

I was the chief author who passed the conversion therapy ban in MN and while doing that, I met many people who experienced the so-called therapy. And I need to be clear, conversion therapy is TORTURE. It is ineffectual torture that we sanction for children. And it's WRONG.

National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 2d

We urge the Court to side with the majority of Americans who want to protect young people from conversion therapy!

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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 2d

"We had unintentionally taught Ryan to hate his sexuality. And since sexuality cannot be separated from the self, we had taught Ryan to hate himself."

I put my son through gay conversion therapy. It was one of the biggest mistakes of my life | Opinion

It has been two years since the release of “Boy Erased,” an award-winning film based on my son Garrard Conley’s memoir about surviving conversion therapy. Like other conversion-therapy survivors, Garrard will bear the trauma of that ordeal for the rest of his life.

www.miamiherald.com

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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 2d

We urge the Court to side with the majority of Americans who want to protect young people from conversion therapy!

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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 2d

We KNOW that bans on conversion therapy protects ALL kids.
We KNOW that bans on conversion therapy protects the health and well-being of EVERYONE.
We KNOW that bans on conversion therapy prevents divides amongst families and communities.

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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 2d

All eyes and ears on SCOTUS tomorrow as the landmark case of Chiles v. Salazar is heard!

https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx?bbeml=tp-vspgtlt-AUWnnIjTx9LVDg.jS__-dL9teUKicD4r4ch7IA.r8EieFYxJT0C4uToDuKafjA.lQ4VoW1ghz0m2SE7YWvKTag

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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 4d

“It’s intellectually honest and deeply moving to see conservative voices saying, ‘This isn’t therapy. This isn’t faith. This is abuse.’ I hope the Court listens.” - NCLR Legal Director @shannonminter5.bsky.social

How the Supreme Court’s conversion therapy case could reshape LGBTQ+ protections across America

Here's what to know about the case as oral arguments tee off the high court's next term.

www.advocate.com

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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 5d

"This is why I plead with you to put a name, a face and a story with your decision."

https://baptistnews.com/article/on-banning-conversion-therapy-listen-with-your-heart/

Listening to survivors of conversion therapy: "Their sense of brokeneess - shame, guild and unworthiness - was unbearable."

Opinion by Pastor Bob Browning

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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you for the support! We are in this together!

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Restless1125 @restless1125.bsky.social · 6d

This is a great thread - check it out. #minterland

National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 6d

This Tuesday, SCOTUS will hear Chiles v. Salazar - a landmark case on conversion therapy.

There have been a lot of myths circling around about what conversion therapy is. Scroll to get the facts!

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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 6d

"However, in my view, ending the practice of conversion therapy is simply the right thing to do — and my stance on this issue is rooted in my Christian values, as well as my personal family experiences."

https://www.yahoo.com/news/opinion-im-lifelong-christian-republican-084534125.html

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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 6d

Conversion therapy does not protect, it harms.

Myth: Conversion therapy protects young people from a dangerous future.

Fact: Research shows that youth who are subject to conversion therapy are more than twice as likely to attempt suicide.

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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 6d

Conversion therapy makes people feel isolated and unaccepted. Often, people who are subject to conversion practices are pushed away from their places of worship.

Myth: Conversion therapy aligns with values of faith.

Fact: Research shows that youth who experience conversion “therapy” are likely to feel shame, confusion, and disconnection from their faith communities. Many religious groups continue to express support for ending these dangerous practices.

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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 6d

Just because there is a ban on conversion therapy DOESN'T mean that a therapist is going to push someone toward being LGBTQ. These bans DO prevent dangerous, discredited practices.

Myth: When there is a ban on conversion therapy, therapists are more likely to push someone toward being LGBTQ.

Fact: Therapists can’t ethically pressure young people toward a specific outcome. Conversion therapy relies on a false promise that a person's gender or sexuality can be changed if they just work hard enough, and create an environment where only one outcome is acceptable.

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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 6d

CONVERSION 👏 "THERAPY" 👏 IS 👏 NOT 👏 THERAPY!

(Big emphasis on the quotes around therapy - conversion "therapy" is actually a dangerous practice that young people are subject to.)

Myth: Conversion therapy is therapy, and therefore, young people should have access to it.

Fact: Although young people should have access to therapy, conversion therapy is not therapeutic and often leads to negative outcomes for youth and their families. All young people deserve access to ethical, unbiased therapy that helps them figure out who they are without shame.

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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 6d

Conversion therapy is NOT a family value. Banning conversion therapy WILL help keep all families safe.

Myth: Conversion therapy aligns with family values.

Fact: Conversion practices include telling the child that they are LGBTQ because of the wrong-doings of their parents. This can lead to distrust and distance within families.

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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 6d

With conversion therapy bans in place, therapists are still allowed to help a client navigate their sexuality and gender identity, whether that is LGBTQ or straight. Therapists are prevented from forcing someone to believe they can turn straight if they "just try hard enough."

Myth: Laws that ban conversion therapy prevent therapists from helping clients w/ their gender or sexuality & instead encourages therapists to push people to be gay or trans.

Fact: These bans still allow therapists to help their clients figure out their gender & sexuality, whether that is gay, straight, cisgender, or transgender. CT bans prevent therapists from using dangerous, discredited practices that often involve promising young people they can stop being LGBTQ if they try hard enough.

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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 6d

This Tuesday, SCOTUS will hear Chiles v. Salazar - a landmark case on conversion therapy.

There have been a lot of myths circling around about what conversion therapy is. Scroll to get the facts!

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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 13d

Trans people deserve:
💗 The liberty to live their lives
💗 The ability to pursue happiness
💗 To live, work, and love in peace

A collage of photos of trans and queer people cooking, relaxing, working.
On top of the photos are the words:
Trans people deserve:
the liberty to live their lives
the ability to pursue happiness
to live, work, and love in peace

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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 13d

All the facts and data say: TRANS PEOPLE ARE NOT THE PROBLEM!

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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 13d

The data says: The majority of mass shooters are white, cisgender men.

According to data sets by Gun Violence Archive and the Violence Prevention Project, less than 5 mass shooters in the U.S. have been trans.

The majority of mass shooters are white, cisgender men.

According the Violence Prevention Project, 192 mass shooters have been male and 104 have been white.

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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 13d

Trans people are actually more likely to be the victims of violence.

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