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A U.S. Appeals Court has ruled yet again that minors who are struggling with unwanted same-sex attractions have the right to seek counseling, and counselors have a right to help them if they choose.  

The challenge for Western policymakers is to avoid viewing Russian activism in the Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa through an exclusively zero-sum lens. The region’s political disarray, complexities, and especially the unpredictability of local rulers all present built-in buffers to Russian influence—as they do to all external players.

Bringing fireworks across state lines could result in penalties Its the 4th of July holiday weekend. While fireworks are a tradition for many of us, the fun could result in trouble depending on where you live. Posted: Jul 3, 2021 6:19 PM Updated: Jul 3, 2021 11:03 PM Posted By: Porsha Williams WEST TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - People are buying those last-minute fireworks for their 4th of July holiday weekend festivities, but for residents of Illinois, its illegal to have most fireworks. Accor...

Nick Lawler, the departments general manager, announced groundbreaking is set for June 16, 11:30 a.m. with contractor, Winston Builders. Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law on Nov. 20 legislation permitting use of the land at Whitcomb Avenue for the plants construction. The Legislature’s approval is needed because the land comes under provisions of Article 97 in state law -- which places conservation restrictions on some open spaces. A long dispute The settlement brings to a close litigation...

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Source: Getty Summary:  Russia has long struggled to overcome its inability to retain talent for homegrown innovation and R&D. As a result, Russia’s global activism leans heavily on tried-and-true tactics. Related Media and Tools If you enjoyed reading this, subscribe for more! Thank you! Summary How will the Kremlin’s tool kit evolve as emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deepfake forgeries become more wi...

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta last month ruled that ordinances banning conversion therapy violated the First Amendment. The governments and groups have filed requests to submit briefs in support of Palm Beach County and Boca Raton, which sought a rehearing after a ruling by a federal appeals court panel. Cities, counties and groups from Florida and other parts of the country are trying to help sway a federal appeals court to reconsider a potentially far-reaching decision th...

In May 2017 then-Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy signed into law legislation protecting LGBTQ youth in the state from what his office called “the destructive and discredited practice of conversion therapy. The so-called treatment, which seeks to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity, has been discredited by nearly every credible medical and psychiatric group in the country and oftentimes includes destructive practices that are harmful to children, such as electric shock the...

The U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta. TALLAHASSEE --- Cities, counties and groups from Florida and other parts of the country are trying to help sway a federal appeals court to reconsider a potentially far-reaching decision that blocked bans on the controversial practice known as “conversion therapy.” The local governments and groups have filed requests during the past week to submit briefs in support of Palm Beach County and the city of Boca Raton, which sought a rehearing af...

Local Governments, Groups Urge Rehearing On ‘Conversion Therapy’ By News Service of Florida December 23, 2020 Cities, counties and groups from Florida and other parts of the country are trying to help sway a federal appeals court to reconsider a potentially far-reaching decision that blocked bans on the controversial practice known as “conversion therapy.” The local governments and groups have filed requests during the past week to submit briefs in support of Palm Beach County and the ...

Palm Beach County, Boca Raton challenge ruling overturning conversion therapy bans By : Jason Parsley via South Florida Gay News December 18, 2020 Share this story: ABOVE: Watermark file photo by Dylan Todd. Boca Raton and Palm Beach County filed a petition with the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Dec. 11 asking the court to review a November ruling where a three-judge panel found their bans on conversion therapy for minors unconstitutional. It was uncertain if the county and city were going...