SCOTUS Rules Against Ban on 'conversion therapy' for Kids

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that ban the discredited practice.

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the discredited practice.

POSTED BY CENSORED AT 11:52 AM

Conversion therapy is on the same level as mood rings and Ouiga boards.

No....Much worse... Mood rings and planchettes are at least entertaining.

#1 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-31 11:56 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

In the 8-1 decision, the sole dissent was by Kentanji "What is a woman?" Jackson.

#2 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-31 11:58 AM | Reply

This issue should be dealt with at the level of licensure.

"Therapists" who employ conversion therapy are quacks.

#3 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-31 11:58 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 2

SCOTUS rules in favor of child abuse.

#4 | Posted by morris at 2026-03-31 11:59 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

'"Therapists" who employ conversion therapy are quacks'

They are like Scientologists hooking you up to tin cans.

#5 | Posted by Zed at 2026-03-31 11:59 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

At least this man can continue his research.

#6 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-31 12:12 PM | Reply

Republicans openly support child abuse.

Has anyone ever doubted it?

#7 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-31 12:19 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

In the 8-1 decision, the sole dissent was by Kentanji "What is a woman?" Jackson.

#2 | POSTED BY CENSORED

You brought it up. So I'm curious. Can YOU define what a "woman" is?

While you are at it ... is a woman who cannot produce eggs (a condition that affects 30% of women with fertility challenges.) still a "woman"?

#8 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-03-31 12:27 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

You brought it up. So I'm curious. Can YOU define what a "woman" is?

"An adult female" would be fine with me.

While you are at it ... is a woman who cannot produce eggs (a condition that affects 30% of women with fertility challenges.) still a "woman"?
#8 | Posted by donnerboy

A female does not stop being a female because she is sterile. Just as a male who has an unfortunate hunting accident and blew off his nether regions does not stop being a male. (If some people think male and female sexes don't exist, that's a different issue.)

As for other non-normative situations (intersex, kleinfelter, etc) they are varying stages of something else.

Personally, I find it humorous that we have no idea what words mean anymore because of the risk of offense.

Nowadays, when I hear about a woman in the news committing some heinous crime, I put "woman" in quotes in my head because it likely does not mean what most people expect it to mean.

#9 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-31 01:12 PM | Reply

You brought it up. So I'm curious. Can YOU define what a "woman" is?
"An adult female" would be fine with me.
#9 | Posted by censored

Of course it would be fine with you.

Your beliefs are no different than the Nazis on this topic, denying the notion of gender and replacing it with sex, as chosen by the State, and forced upon the individual.

The transgender issue really separates the men from the boys, when it comes to truly believing in individual liberty and the right to self-determination.

#10 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-31 01:24 PM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 1

Your beliefs are no different than the Nazis on this topic,

He's also a fan of genocide.

#11 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-03-31 01:28 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

"Conversion therapy" is torture.

The Supreme Court is corrupt.

#12 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-03-31 01:30 PM | Reply

Your beliefs are no different than the Nazis on this topic,
He's also a fan of genocide.
#11 | Posted by ClownShack

The two go hand in glove.

Denying transgender existence is a first step to transgender ethnic cleansing.

#13 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-31 01:31 PM | Reply

As for other non-normative situations (intersex, kleinfelter, etc) they are varying stages of something else.
#9 | Posted by censored

So they're neither man nor woman.

What the hell are they then?

Give us examples from history of this third type of person actually existing and being recognized as the aforementioned third sex, one that is neither man nor woman.

I bet you can't, because I bet you just made all that BS up on the spot.

#14 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-03-31 01:53 PM | Reply

Imagine hating your kid so much you send them to a conversion therapy?!

#15 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-31 02:24 PM | Reply

"Give us examples from history of this third type of person actually existing and being recognized as the aforementioned third sex, one that is neither man nor woman."

Because they could not father children, eunuchs were trusted in positions of power and intimacy within royal families across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

While historically viewed as men holding a specific office( like Keeper of the Bed), in some contexts, such as the Hijra in India, eunuchs are seen as a third gender or a separate identity.

Today, some individuals voluntarily identify as eunuchs, sometimes as a form of non-binary gender identity or for reasons related to body dysphoria.

#16 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-03-31 03:37 PM | Reply