Ted Cruz addresses an anti-gay marriage rally during the Republican state convention on June 5, 2014. (Christopher Hooks)

Observer Radio Episode 62: Discussing the Texas GOP’s Support for Reparative Therapy

by Jonathan McNamara

June 13, 2014, 3:27 PM, CDT

Ted Cruz addresses an anti-gay marriage rally during the Republican state convention on June 5, 2014. Christopher Hooks

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