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House Speaker Mike Johnson Partnered With Antigay Conversion Therapy Group Before Entering Politics

Johnson gave legal advice to Exodus International, a leader in the so-called "ex-gay" movement.

WATCH: 'Hardball' on the 'Ex-Gay' Movement

Host Chris Matthews and guests Wayne Besen and Laura Berman are glad the movement's diminishing.

Pray Away Goes Deep Into the 'Ex-Gay' Movement That Began in the '70s

The trailer for the Netflix documentary about Exodus International is out now. 

BREAKING: Exodus International Shuts Down; Is This the End of the 'Ex-Gay' Movement?

The movement, which suffered the latest blow on Wednesday as Exodus International's board voted to shut down, is the subject of a new installment of Our America With Lisa Ling.

John Paulk Tries Again at Apology Over Ex-Gay Ministry

The former ex-gay leader said Christianity changed many things for him, but his sexual orientation wasn't among them.

Op-ed: U.S. 'Ex-Gay' Movement Paves Way for Global Harm

The 'ex-gay' movement is losing ground in the U.S. but holds strong abroad.

Former 'Ex-Gay' Movement Star: 'My Sexuality Is a Beautiful Gift From God'

Christian Schizzel says he decided to come out as gay 'so that people who have used my story against other gay people won't have it as a weapon anymore.'

Op-ed: My Farewell to Exodus International

The 'ex-gay' movement reached into the living room of Jaime Bayo as a young gay teen understanding his sexuality. And he's glad to see it go.

Former Ex-Gay Supporter Apologizes to LGBT Community

Randy Thomas, formerly of Exodus International, issued a public apology for the damage he caused many people over the years he supported the ex-gay movement.

The Believers

Three years after the furor over a teenage boy who was forcibly sent to one of its camps, the ex-gay movement may be losing steam. Meanwhile, ex-gay survivors are gaining strength. But are the two groups really that different? Tim Murphy finds out.

The Believers

Three years after the furor over a teenage boy who was forcibly sent to one of its camps, the ex-gay movement may be losing steam. Meanwhile, ex-gay survivors are gaining strength. But are the two groups really that different? Tim Murphy finds out.

Former Exodus Staffer Says 'Ex-Gay' Therapy Should Be Outlawed

Following last week's blog post in which he identified himself as 'gay with some level of bisexual tendencies,' former Exodus International employee Randy Thomas talks about his path away from the 'ex-gay' movement.

Former 'Ex-Gay' Activist Wouldn't Date an 'Ex-Gay' Man

Even when she was a popular talking head for the movement that claims homosexuality can be 'cured' by prayer, Yvette Cantu Schneider didn't really trust that anyone, including herself, could be 'ex-gay.'

Southern Baptist Leader Renounces 'Reparative' Therapy

Russell Moore acknowledges that so-called ex-gay therapy is "severely counterproductive."

LISTEN: 'Ex-Gay' Activist Knows 'Anyone With a Brain' Opposes Equality

Stephen Bennett, who claims to have been 'cured' of his homosexual tendencies, says same-sex couples can 'absolutely' raise children, but it's against God's master plan.

Former Ex-Gay Leader Rejects Sexual Labels

Alan Chambers doesn't like to be labeled as straight, bisexual, gay, or ex-gay.