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In an editorial which just appeared in the latest issue of Psychology Today (Jan./Feb. 2003) editor Robert Epstein, Ph.D. defends sexual reorientation therapy, responding as well to recent bruising criticism from the gay community. Epstein's editorial, "Am I Anti-Gay? You Be the Judge" was written after gay activists objected to his magazine's publication of an ad for a controversial new book. The book is A Parent's Guide to Preventing Homosexuality, by Joseph and Linda Nicolosi, which describes the ways in which parents can maximize the likelihood of their children growing up with a secure gender identity and heterosexual orientation. Angered...

The Democrats sure have a double standard. (And very, very short memories.)Clinton's candidate for the 9th Circuit of appeals, Marsha Berzon, was confirmed (64-34)* by the Senate in 2000. Democrats got confirmation of Clinton's leftist candidate, but won't give Bush's candidate, Estrada, the same courtesy. Supporters of her said We understand from her affiliations with liberal groups that she is probably on the left of the political spectrum, but that is the norm for this President's [Clinton's] nominees, and it does not mean that she will be an activist if she is appointed.She graduated from Harvard (Radcliffe) she had no...