## Governor bans use of ‘conversion therapy’ on LGBTQ+ minors in Kentucky

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The governor used his executive powers after Republicans who control the state legislature repeatedly blocked efforts to enact a state law banning the practice.

“My faith teaches me that all children are children of God,” Beshear said during the signing ceremony at the Kentucky Capitol.

It was the latest action in a national debate over conversion therapy and the rights of LGBTQ+ children and their families.

“I can speak firsthand to how devastating it can be to someone’s mental health,” Meiners said in an interview.

The Family Foundation, a socially conservative group in Kentucky, said Beshear’s order tramples on the rights of parents and suppresses religious expression.

Four years ago, Beshear became the first Kentucky governor to participate in the annual gay-rights rally at the statehouse when the legislature is in session.

Hartman said the governor sent a clear message to Kentucky’s LGBTQ+ youth and their families: “You are perfect as you are. »

### NPR Exclusive: U.S. overdose deaths plummet, saving thousands of lives

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NPR Exclusive: U.S. overdose deaths plummet, saving thousands of lives.

"A year ago when overdose deaths continued to rise, I was really struggling with hope," said Brad Finegood, who directs the overdose crisis response in Seattle.

"This year overdose deaths [in Ohio] are down 31 percent," said Dennis Couchon, a harm reduction activist. »

### J.D. Vance offers ‘proof’ of pet-eating, but it’s proven false with 1 phone call

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“The Vance campaign provided the Wall Street Journal with a police report to prove their claims about cat-eating Haitians in Springfield.

The WSJ spoke to the woman who filed it, who said she later found her cat alive and well in her basement.

The Vance campaign provided the Wall Street Journal with a police report to prove their claims about cat-eating Haitians in Springfield. »

### Queers for Palestine? Group offers $1 million for LGBTQ advocacy org to hosts Pride parade in Gaza, West Bank

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FIRST ON FOX – A watchdog group that aims to expose hypocrisy announced Monday that it would donate $1 million to "Queers for Palestine" or any U.S. LGBTQ advocacy organization to host a gay pride parade in Gaza or the West Bank.

Gay and transgender people in Gaza and the West Bank face a significant level of persecution and are often subjected to horrific acts.

Angelo said he was stunned in 2013 when he visited the West Bank during an immersion trip to Israel. »

### Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida asks that modders please don't run amok with 'offensive or inappropriate' shenanigans now the game's on PC

Authored by pcgamer.com

Well since Square Enix has been chucking the Final Fantasy games on PC, they too have succumbed to the clutches of beautiful and bizarre mods.

Instead, producer Naoki Yoshida stepped in, all dad-style, seemingly in an attempt to make sure modders don't run riot with Clive and crew.

I've been waiting over a year for the darn game to hit PC, I don't want Yoshida to turn this car around. »

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