Chris Pappas spearheaded letter to Antony Blinken
So-called conversion therapy is harmful to trans/nonbinary mental health and is unethical pseudo-science
The City presented more than 155 awards since 1993 to people & organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the LGBTQ community.
Conversion therapy is widely opposed by prominent professional medical associations including the American Medical Association
“This ruling sends a clear message to states across the country that gender-affirming care is life-saving care"
Today, millions of Americans lack basic non-discrimination protections just because of who they are or whom they love.
“To ensure that no minor in Minnesota- anyone under 18 is subjected to this Byzantine torturous practice of conversion therapy”
“California has been a trailblazer when it comes to inclusive gender identity options on official documents — and today is no different”
Asked about ways others can make them feel happy- nonbinary youth overwhelmingly responded: having people use the correct name & pronouns
“At a time when states across the country are attacking transgender kids, we are elated that California has taken this momentous step...”