President Joe Biden is issuing executive orders to stymie what the White House says are discriminatory legislative attacks on the LGBTQ community by Republican-controlled states.
The orders seek to discourage “conversion therapy,” which is a discredited practice that aims to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
The orders also are intended to promote gender-affirming surgery and expanded foster care protections for gay and transgender parents and children.
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