'US attention on lgbt equality in Africa causing harm' & other Mon midday news briefs

SPLC gains huge victory over 'ex-gay' group

U.S. Support of Gay Rights in Africa May Have Done More Harm Than Good - A nasty conundrum here which breaks my heart. Calling attention to the negative treatment of African lgbts have emboldened the enemies of equality. 

SPLC suit forces New Jersey group to cease bogus ‘conversion therapy’ program, pay damages - Kudos to the Southern Poverty Center for eliminating a fraudulent anti-gay group. HUGE NEWS! 

Extreme anti-gay activist running for Ohio state legislature - Reposting this morning's item because I neglected to send it out to enough folks and groups.

 Alliance Defending Freedom: the Right-Wing Lawyers Fueling Transphobia in Schools - More proof that the anti-gay right has declared war on our transgender children. We need to be cognizant of this.