A 58-Year-Old With $2.2 Million in a 401(k) Has Five Years to Complete a Roth Conversion That Could Save $315,000 in Taxes Over a Lifetime
Quick Read Waiting until 63 to convert $80,000 a year can lead to a reduction in tax brackets from 17% to 24%, ultimately saving around $315,000 by age 73. If you aim to convert, it’s wise to build a reserve of about $150,000 in outside savings to handle the conversion tax without touching your $2.2 […]
Ex-pastor from Florida who expressed regret to gay individuals for conversion therapy was arrested in a child sex operation, authorities report.
Former Pastor Arrested in Child Sex Sting A former pastor renowned for leading a ministry focused on gay conversion therapy was apprehended after he allegedly arranged to meet with a minor for sexual purposes, as reported by Florida police. Alan Chambers, 54, is alleged to have sent explicit messages, including sexual images, to an undercover […]
Detransitioner claims California’s ‘conversion therapy’ bill could be detrimental to gay youth
Young Man Testifies Against California Bill on Conversion Therapy A young man recently confronted a California lawmaker regarding the difficulties he encountered during childhood medical transitions. He argued that a proposed bill could hinder vulnerable minors from receiving adequate counseling. Johnny Skinner, who identifies as a detransitioner and serves as an ambassador for GenSpect, gave […]
Court removes ban on ‘conversion therapy’ — but the true conversion therapists remain on the left
Supreme Court Decision on Conversion Therapy Ban This week, the Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling for those against transition practices, stating that Colorado is not permitted to enforce a ban on “conversion therapy.” This therapy specifically targets discussions between minors and therapists who do not endorse an affirming approach to guilt. In an 8-1 […]
Colorado moves forward with bill on conversion therapy lawsuit following Supreme Court decision
Colorado House Passes Bill to Allow Lawsuits Against Conversion Therapy The Colorado House of Representatives, controlled by Democrats, voted on Thursday to approve a bill enabling individuals harmed by conversion therapy to sue therapists. This move comes shortly after the Supreme Court blocked the state from enforcing its conversion therapy ban. The proposed legislation, known […]
Responses to the Supreme Court decision on conversion therapy are flooding in
Supreme Court Strikes Down Colorado Conversion Therapy Law In a significant ruling that may affect similar laws across the U.S., the Supreme Court decided by an 8-1 margin, with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissenting, that Colorado’s prohibition on conversion therapy for minors is unconstitutional. The case, Chiles v. Salazar, has generated a mix of responses […]
Jonathan Turley Highlights a Notable Irony in Colorado’s Prohibition of Conversion Therapy
Colorado’s Conversion Therapy Ban and Free Speech On Tuesday, Jonathan Turley, a law professor at George Washington University, highlighted the irony in Colorado’s legal struggle over conversion therapy, suggesting it’s unexpectedly beneficial for free speech advocates. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 to overturn Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy aimed at LGBTQ+ youth, with Justice […]
Supreme Court Decides Against Colorado Law Prohibiting So-Called ‘Conversion Therapy’
Supreme Court Rules Against Colorado’s “Conversion Therapy” Law The Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling on Tuesday, striking down Colorado’s “conversion therapy” law. This law had barred therapists from assisting minors in reconciling their “gender identity” with their biological reality. In a notable 8-1 decision, the court expressed concerns that the law could infringe on […]
Supreme Court decides on law prohibiting ‘conversion therapy’ — and 2 liberal justices dissent
Supreme Court Ruling on Conversion Therapy Ban In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has decided nearly unanimously regarding a state’s prohibition on conversion therapy for minors, marking a noteworthy win for the First Amendment and possibly setting a precedent for other states to follow suit. In a decision of 8 to 1, announced on […]
Christian Family of Three Reportedly Killed for ‘Cursing’ Kin Through Conversion
In January, a mother, father, and their teenage daughter were executed in India’s Orissa state. The motive, it seems, stems from family members who believed their conversion to Christianity was to blame for some illnesses affecting the family. Reports from local media and police suggest that there were underlying property disputes, but individuals like Soren […]