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John Smid

The John Smid Story: Former ‘ex-gay’ leader is out and proud

Today, John is out of the closet and outspoken in his denunciation of "ex-gay" programs

June 29, 2020 Ex-Team, Press Release

Truth Wins Out Answers ‘Ex-Gay’ Rebranding Campaign with New Online Ad

John Smid: "I’ve never seen a real success story of anyone who has changed from homosexual to heterosexual."

April 25, 2019 Ex-Team, Press Release

Former ‘Ex-Gay’ Leader: These Programs Are Harmful and Don’t Work

Former "ex-gay' leader featured in the movie "Boy Erased says that Google should dump hateful 'ex-gay' app targeting LGBT youth before it "ruins more lives."

January 17, 2019 Opinion

TWO Mourns the Death of the Original ‘Ex-Ex-Gay,’ John Evans

A towering figure in "ex-gay" history is gone. For decades, John Evans spoke out against the Frankenstein monster he helped create

January 19, 2015 Press Release

Tracing John Smid’s Journey From ‘Ex-Gay’ Leader To Happily Partnered, Out Gay Man

Smid is now working to counsel people who ended up in similar situations because of the "ex-gay" movement

March 27, 2014 News

Why The ‘Ex-Gay’ Industry Is Going Under

In an Advocate op-ed, TWO explains why the "ex-gay" industry is in deep trouble. A new poll shows they are unlikely to recover

March 20, 2013 Opinion, Press Release

Storming the ‘Ex-Gay’ Shores

Wayne Besen analyzes the current state of affairs of the "ex-gay myth", which appears in deep trouble -- and it's getting worse

November 28, 2012 Opinion

TWO’s Wayne Besen To Fight Ex-Gay Myth In Sacramento On Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Besen’s Will Join Local Community To Counter New Radical Ex-Gay Start-Up The Restored Hope Network Sacramento, CA — Truth Wins Out’s Executive

September 20, 2012 Blog, Press Release

Former ‘Ex-Gay’ Leader John Smid: The Restored Hope Network Will Not Succeed

Former Love in Action director John Smid dropped by our website today and had this to say: I have come across some awareness lately that

September 13, 2012 Blog

Victory (Sort Of) Against the ‘Ex-Gay’ Myth

(Commentary) With Exodus International President Alan Chambers admitting to several news organizations that there is no “cure” for homosexuality, I think it is fair to

July 09, 2012 Blog, Opinion
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