Giving voice to all communities
Giving voice to all communities
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The Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of a Christian graphic artist from Colorado who does not want to design wedding websites for same-sex couples. In an interview with CBS News, GLAAD President Sarah Kate Ellis said the decision is "the beginnings of a license to discriminate against LGBTQ folks in America."
"For a company to hire a trans person and then not publicly stand by them is worse, in my opinion, than not hiring a trans person at all," Mulvaney said.
In more than 16 years in the Illinois House, Greg Harris sponsored legislation that changed the lives of many members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Guests have explained how books from LGBTQ+ perspectives have helped listeners change their thoughts about self-harm, have helped them escape abuse, and have helped them truly feel seen and heard.
Massachusetts is buying billboard space in places like Florida and Texas with a clear message for Pride month.
"I love the idea of shaking up that big cities are the only places that LGBTQ+ people can thrive," one resident told CBS News.
Housing prices have made home ownership for many young LGBTQ+ Americans feel out of reach. But in Peoria, Illinois, the affordable housing and welcoming community have helped many buck that trend. Lilia Luciano has the story.
McBride's historic win in 2020 made her the first openly transgender state senator in the U.S.
Robin Williams, founder of Bowtie Behavior, a company that makes bow ties for people of all genders joins "CBS Mornings" as part of our Changing the Game series for Pride month.
Parades and celebrations were held in cities across the U.S. to mark the final weekend of Pride Month. But this year's festivities came amid growing restrictions on transgender rights and what many see as backlash against the LGBTQ+ community. Astrid Martinez reports.