gay-conversion therapy
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Fenberg on introducing proposed gay conversion therapy ban to GOP Senate
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It’s a different state Senate this year. It’s more cordial. It’s less political. Leadership is respected and respectful. So maybe this is the year, said freshman state Sen. Steve Fenberg, a Boulder Democrat. Fenberg is the upper chamber sponsor of a bill that would ban so-called gay conversion therapy in the state, a bill that…
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Colorado bill to ban gay conversion therapy clears House
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An effort three years running in Colorado to ban gay conversion therapy moved forward on Tuesday. All 37 state House Democrats and one Republican voted in favor of sending the proposal to the Republican-controlled Senate. Sponsor, Rep. Paul Rosenthal, a Denver Democrat and co-founder of the legislative LGBT caucus, was hopeful that this year’s bill,…
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Daniel Ramos tapped to lead LGBTQ advocacy group One Colorado
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One Colorado, the state’s largest advocacy organization for gay and transgender rights, will continue its fight against conversion therapy in the upcoming legislative session under the leadership of its new executive director, Daniel Ramos. Ramos, 29, was picked as the organization’s new leader after a search by its board of directors to replace former director…
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LGBT Coloradans make their case to lawmakers, up close and personal
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One Colorado wants state lawmakers to know that their constituents include LGBT people and that members of the LGBT community vote. Monday was One Colorado lobby day at the Capitol. Almost 300 volunteers from the organization, representing 33 Senate districts and 57 House districts, walked the halls, watched floor debate and met with lawmakers on…
