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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear bans use of ‘conversion therapy’ (www.cnn.com)

submitted 10 months ago by JimmyBigSausage@lemm.ee to c/lgbtq_plus@lemm.ee

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cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/25379793

The governor took action using his executive powers after efforts to enact a law banning the practice repeatedly failed in the state’s Republican-dominated legislature. Beshear signed the executive order during a statehouse ceremony attended by activists for LGBTQ+ rights.

“Let’s be clear: conversion therapy has no basis in medicine or science, and it has been shown to increase rates of suicide and depression,” Beshear said in a statement. “This is about doing what is right and protecting our children. Hate is not who we are as Kentuckians.”

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[–] PunnyName@lemmy.world -1 points 10 months ago

A stopped clock..