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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.
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. 🗳🗳
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
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-…
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