NPR addresses controversy over Journey into Manhood story

Via the Advocate. Called, “The Furor over Conversion Therapy” NPR ombudsman Edward Schumacher-Matos attempted to address the issues raised by critics in the aftermath of the report. Go give it a read but I don’t think NPR still gets it. Just want to get the link up now, I will have more to say shortly, … Continue reading “NPR addresses controversy over Journey into Manhood story”

NPR fails to take a Journey into Manhood in ex-gay segment

National Public Radio aired interviewsof Journey into Manhood’s Rich Wyler and ex-ex-gay Peterson Toscano this morning on the subject of sexual orientation change. The segment omitted some key details of Rich Wyler’s involvement in gay change therapy. I posted my quick thoughts on the subject over at Religion Dispatches. Most troubling to me about the portrayal of … Continue reading “NPR fails to take a Journey into Manhood in ex-gay segment”

Journey into Manhood and New Warriors Training Adventure

Regular readers will know I have made several posts regarding the New Warriors Training Adventure. In discussions of NWTA, other groups come up in conversation. Specifically, Journey into Manhood, the weekend adventure sponsored by People Can Change. The founding of PCC is reported on their website: People Can Change was founded in September 2000 by … Continue reading “Journey into Manhood and New Warriors Training Adventure”