Ex-Gay

February 3, 2012

by Brian Pacheco, Associate Director of Communications, Media Awards

Ricky Martin le dice a Univision "Así nací", GLAAD critica a la cadena

El 31 de enero, la popular revista noticiosa Aquí y Ahora realizó un reportaje extremadamente desequilibrado sobre las llamadas “terapias de conversión.” GLAAD contactó a Aquí Ahora y para que ofreciera disculpas y para que se comprometiera a realizar un segmento con el equilibrio periodístico que le faltó a la emisión del martes, y con una explicación del daño causado por las llamadas "terapias reparativas".

February 3, 2012

by Monica Trasandes, Director of Programs, Spanish-Language and Latinx Media

Ricky Martin Says 'We're Born This Way' to Univision, GLAAD Tells Network 'Do Better'

On Jan. 31, popular nighttime newsmagazine Aquí y Ahora featured a severely unbalanced segment on so-called “ex-gay” conversion therapies. GLAAD has reached out to Aquí y Ahora to apologize and commit to doing a segment that provides the balance sorely lacking in the recent segment and that explains the harm done by so-called “reparative therapies.”

December 21, 2011

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

LGBT Religion News Summary for December 21, 2011

GLAAD’s Religion, Faith & Values program works to elevate LGBT-affirming voices of faith in mainstream, regional, and community media. To find out more, visit www.glaad.org/faith.

November 15, 2011

by Brian Pacheco, Associate Director of Communications, Media Awards

Grupos LGBT y de Mujeres en Ecuador Impulsan Campaña Contra Centros de Tortura “Ex Gay”

Está ganando impulso y atención internacional una campaña impulsada por grupos de mujer y LGBT en Ecuador que está exigiendo al gobierno federal el cierre de más de 200 centros de tortura "ex gay" cuyos víctimas han mayormente sido mujeres lesbianas. Para más información, visite las peticiones de Fundación Causana y de AllOut para impulsar al gobierno federal ecuatoriano a tomar las medidas necesarias.

November 15, 2011

by Brian Pacheco, Associate Director of Communications, Media Awards

LGBT and Women's Groups in Ecuador Campaign Against "Ex-Gay" Torture Centers

A campaign by women’s and LGBT groups in Ecuador seeking the closure of 200 "ex-gay" torture centers whose victims have mostly been lesbians is quickly gaining momentum as well as international attention. For more information, please visit Fundación Causana and AllOut’s petitions available in both English and Spanish to get the Ecuadorian federal government to take action.

October 28, 2011

by Ilana Seager, GLAAD's National News Intern

Story to Watch: Virginia House Candidate Claims to be "Ex Gay"

Linda Wall, a conservative independent running for the 59th District House of Delegates seat in Virginia, confirmed Wednesday that she had an affair with a female student when she was a teacher 40 years ago.