Maine Governor Vetoes Conversion Therapy Ban, and Wonders Why Female Genital Mutilation Measure Didn’t Make It To His Desk

Maine Governor Paul LePage has vetoed a bill that would outlaw so-called "conversion therapy" aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of a minor, sending a blistering message to state legislators chiding them for not passing an unrelated bill that would have outlawed female genital mutilation. LePage, a Republican, pointed out that supporters of the bill didn't provide evidence that any licensed therapists in Maine are practicing conversion therapy, but he said Maine hospita

Maine Governor Paul LePage has vetoed a bill that would outlaw so-called "conversion therapy" aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of a minor, sending a blistering message to state legislators chiding them for not passing an unrelated bill that would have outlawed female genital mutilation. LePage, a Republican, pointed out that supporters of the bill didn't provide evidence that any licensed therapists in Maine are practicing conversion therapy, but he said Maine hospita…