U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Colorado’s “Conversion Therapy” Ban

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Last week the U.S. Supreme Court overwhelmingly ruled against a Colorado law censoring counselors who work with people suffering from gender dysphoria.

In 2019, Colorado enacted a law prohibiting licensed counselors from engaging in “conversion therapy.” Under that law, counselors are free to engage in pro-LGBT counseling, but they cannot help people who want to overcome their same-sex attraction or gender confusion.

In an 8-1 opinion delivered last Tuesday, the Court held that Colorado’s law against so-called “conversion therapy” violates the First Amendment.

This is good news. Over the years, many states have passed laws like Colorado’s infringing free speech and the free exercise of religion among licensed healthcare professionals.

Many people want counselors to help them overcome unwanted same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria, and many medical experts — like the American College of Pediatricians and the HHS — believe that encouraging a child to disagree with his or her biological sex is harmful.

In Arkansas, multiple “conversion therapy” bans have been filed at the Capitol over the years, but none have passed. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in this case shows that Arkansas’ lawmakers were right not to enact these flawed measures.

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Commandments in Court, Sportsbooks Sued, and More from This Week

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Here’s a quick recap of the week’s top stories from Family Council and our friends:

From Family Council

Federal Judge Rules Against Ten Commandments Monument on Capitol Grounds: On Tuesday, Chief U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker ruled against Arkansas’ monument of the Ten Commandments. The decision orders the Secretary of State to remove the monument if the Arkansas Attorney General fails to appeal the ruling to a higher court. Keep Reading.

Arkansas State Police Lead Gulf Coast HIDTA in Highway Drug Seizures: Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers seized record amounts of illegal narcotics in 2025, leading all agencies in the Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) region. Keep Reading.

The Blunt Truth: Marijuana Isn’t Medicine: New research continues to show that marijuana isn’t medicine. Keep Reading.

NFL, Sportsbooks Face Lawsuit Over Micro-Betting Addiction: Two Pennsylvania men have sued NFL, DraftKings, FanDuel, and other sportsbooks over the harm from gambling addiction and in-game micro-bets. Keep Reading.

Federal Reserve Bank Report Shows Sports Betting Hurts Consumer Credit: A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows consumer credit health is suffering in the wake of sports betting’s legalization. Keep Reading.

Abortion Drugs Are Not About Women’s Health: Our friends at Alliance Defending Freedom recently released a video highlighting how abortion drugs are not about women’s health. Keep Reading.

The Bible Does Not Support Abortion: In February, James Talarico, a U.S. Senate candidate from Texas, claimed that the biblical story of the Annunciation from the Gospel of Luke supports his proabortion position. On the Joe Rogan podcast, Talarico asserted that because the angel sought Mary’s consent, a woman has a right to choose her own procreative destiny. Keep Reading.

Courts Hold Social Media Giant Accountable for Harming Kids: Two juries in two days have found Facebook and Instagram owner, Meta, liable for harming children on its social media platforms. Keep Reading.

Fewer Pastors Considering Quitting Ministry, Research Shows: Pastoral burnout in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic caused many to consider quitting ministry, but recent research shows that may be changing. Keep Reading.

From Our Friends

Planned Parenthood Pays $500,000 Fine After EEOC Investigation for DEI Policies. From Daily Citizen.

Pro-Life Group Files Brief to Stop Mail-Order Abortions. From LifeNews.

Jaden Ivey: ‘All I’m preaching about is Jesus Christ and they waived me.’ From Daily Citizen.

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The Blunt Truth: Marijuana Isn’t Medicine

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New research continues to show that marijuana isn’t medicine.

Nationwide, 24 states have legalized recreational marijuana, and some 40 states — including Arkansas — let healthcare professionals write notes authorizing people to use so-called “medical” marijuana. But a growing body of scientific evidence shows marijuana poses serious health risks.

A major study by The Lancet recently found marijuana fails to effectively treat anxiety, depression, or PTSD.

The findings raise serious concerns, because PTSD is the most common qualifying condition listed among “medical” marijuana users in Arkansas.

Some people suggest marijuana may help people quit using more serious drugs, but researchers found cannabinoids actually increased cocaine cravings among those who struggled with cocaine addiction.

Another recent study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins found young people who suffered from cannabis use disorder were at greater risk of later being diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder.

Researchers analyzing nearly 700,000 medical records found teenagers 17 and under with cannabis use disorder faced a 52% increased risk for schizophrenia and a 30% greater risk for depression, compared to teens with other substance use disorders.

Addiction experts note that marijuana can trigger mental health problems like depression, anxiety, and psychosis.

Time and again, scientific evidence has shown that marijuana is dangerous.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge released a study this year that demonstrates marijuana use raises a person’s risk of stroke by 37%.

THC — the main psychoactive substance in marijuana — has been tied to everything from heart disease and cancer to stroke, mental illness, and birth defects. Some researchers now believe marijuana use actually doubles a person’s risk of death from heart disease.

And instead of decreasing crime, marijuana’s legalization has actually emboldened drug cartels and increased the flow of illegal drugs across America.

All of this underscores what we have said for years: Marijuana may be many things, but “harmless” simply is not one of them.

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