LGBT

The controversial practice known as "conversion therapy" would be banned for minors in New Jersey under a bill that has cleared an Assembly panel today.  The measure is designed to protect minors from being forced to undergo the scientifically unfounded practice in an attempt to change their sexual orientation.

In an effort to obtain LGBT equality across New Jersey and to put an end to bullying, a new coalition is being formed in the state which will be made up of LGBT, civil rights, labor, progressive and faith organizations.

A Gallup survey, touted as the largest of its kind, estimates that 3.4 percent of American adults identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.

Today on the show Dennis and Judi briefly mentioned a transgender woman, Oneal Ron Morris, who was arrested after reportedly injecting cement, mineral oils, super glue and fix-a-flat into at least one woman's butt. You can see video of the report on CBS 4 News below.

Anna Grodzka was born a man then underwent a sex change. Now she is the first transsexual member of Europe's parliament after she was elected to Poland's parliament.  You can find a picture of her seated in assembly hall here in a Daily Mail article. You can also see a video of Grodzka below...