1/ 2018 was a year of progress in banning the abusive practice known as “conversion therapy.”
As we start 2019, 15 states plus DC protect LGBTQ youth from this form of child abuse.
As we start 2019, 15 states plus DC protect LGBTQ youth from this form of child abuse.
2/ Despite national, bipartisan support to end this practice, 𝟴 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 in 2018 actually cast a vote in support of “conversion therapy."
@HRC, our members and supporters mobilized to defeat these dangerous candidates at the ballot box. 🗳🗳
@HRC, our members and supporters mobilized to defeat these dangerous candidates at the ballot box. 🗳🗳
3/ In 2018, 6 of those candidates were defeated:
✅ @MikeLevinCA ousted Diane Harkey
✅ @TJCoxCongress ousted David Valadao
✅ @KatiePorterOC ousted Mimi Walters
✅ @KatieHill4CA ousted Steve Knight
✅ @MikieSherrill ousted Jay Webber
✅ @XochforCongress ousted Yvette Herrell
✅ @MikeLevinCA ousted Diane Harkey
✅ @TJCoxCongress ousted David Valadao
✅ @KatiePorterOC ousted Mimi Walters
✅ @KatieHill4CA ousted Steve Knight
✅ @MikieSherrill ousted Jay Webber
✅ @XochforCongress ousted Yvette Herrell
4/ Today, as the #116thCongress convenes, six pro-equality members will be sworn in — instead of extremist candidates who support the discredited practice of so-called "conversion therapy." 
5/ In addition to the historic midterm elections, films like @campostfilm and @BoyErased are also helping to shine a spotlight and stop the dangerous practice of "conversion therapy" once and for all. apnews.com/eecca05ae3934c…
6/6 When politicians come for the #LGBTQ community, we organize, we mobilize and we come for them on Election Day.
With momentum on our side, let’s continue to protect LGBTQ youth from “conversion therapy.” hrc.org/resources/the-…
With momentum on our side, let’s continue to protect LGBTQ youth from “conversion therapy.” hrc.org/resources/the-…
