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.
November 1, 2023
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Exodus International Leader Dies
Alan Medinger, a prominent leader in the "ex-gay" group Exodus International, died Monday.
June 29, 2010
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.
June 21, 2013
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.
June 20, 2013
Op-ed: Ex-Gay Isn't Exactly Over
Is the 'new' Exodus International a kinder, gentler 'ex-gay' ministry?
June 25, 2013
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.Â
July 12, 2021
'Former' Gay, Trans Pastor Sy Rogers Dies, Memorialized by Right Wing
As leader of the discredited Exodus International organization, Rogers convinced thousands they could change their orientation or gender identity.Â
April 22, 2020
Former 'Ex-Gay' Leader Comes Out
In a new blog post, Randy Thomas, formerly of Exodus International, describes himself as 'gay with a bisexual propensity.'
January 12, 2015
Ex Gay Conference Cancelled
Organizers of Exodus International's Love Won Out conference cited low participant numbers in scrapping the event.
May 4, 2012
Former 'Ex-Gay' Leader Randy Thomas Apologizes, Announces Engagement
Randy Thomas spoke of his time at Exodus International, where he promoted "conversion therapy" to Rick Santorum and George W. Bush.
July 23, 2020
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.
July 24, 2013
Gay Cure App Pulled by Apple
Apple appears to have pulled the Exodus International app from the App Store following widespread outcry, but the company has not yet issued a statement.
March 23, 2011
My life away from Exodus
The damage done to the minds of queer youths by "ex-gay" groups like Exodus International can be devastating. David Luc Nguyen had trouble even writing about it.
July 17, 2006
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.
January 22, 2015
Exodus Intl. tries to silence parody of its 'ex-gay' campaign
The American Civil Liberties Union is defending a heterosexual blogger who received a cease-and-desist letter from Exodus International after he parodied the group's "ex-gay reparative therapy" billboards on his Web site.
March 22, 2006
'Ex-gay' TV show to debut on Christian networks
Pure Passion will debut on both the Sky Angel Satellite Network and the Christian Television Network on September 18. The show will be hosted by former prostitute David Kyle Foster and Alan Chambers, a onetime criminal and current president of the "ex-gay" group Exodus International.
September 7, 2006
Reactions to Exodus Closure: Pro, Con, and Other
Some religious conservatives denounce the action while others agree 'ex-gay' therapy doesn't work, and LGBT activists say there's more to be done.
June 21, 2013
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.
May 2, 2013
Former leaders of 'ex-gay' ministry apologize for 'bringing harm'
Three former leaders of a ministry that counsels gays to change their sexual orientation have apologized, saying that although they acted sincerely, their message caused isolation, shame, and fear.
June 29, 2007