New play "Make Me Gorgeous!" explores life of Kenneth Marlowe
Actor Wade McCollum plays Kenneth Marlowe, who became Kate for the final years of his life.
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Vatican: Transgender people can be baptized and become godparents, with caveats
In several cases, the Church was vague, saying it would leave decisions up to what it termed "pastoral prudence."
First-of-its-kind mural dedicated in Philadelphia's Gayborhood honors forgotten ballroom history
The mural honors Philadelphia's ballroom community celebrating 30 years of a cornerstone of LGBTQ+ history.
Federal judge rejects challenge to Florida trans athlete law
A federal judge has rejected a challenge to a 2021 Florida law banning transgender female students from playing on women's and girls' sports teams.
Meet Penn Medicine's first ever medical director for LGBTQIA+ health
Dr. Kline is the first-ever medical director for LGBTQIA+ health at Penn Medicine where he's also a professor.
New infertility definition expands access
A new definition of infertility by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine is expected to expand access to insurance-subsidized care and treatments to potential LGBTQ+ and single parents. Dr. Barbara Warren, a senior director for LGBT programs and policies at the Mount Sinai Health System, joins CBS News to discuss the change.
NHL ban on rainbow-colored Pride tape rescinded
Players are now able to represent social causes with stick tape during warm-ups, practices, and games, a complete reversal from earlier this month.
Thursday marks 25 years since Matthew Shepard's death
Matthew Shepard died at 21 after being beaten and tied to a remote fence in Wyoming. His death sparked a reckoning over hate crimes and LGBTQ+ rights.
NHL says players cannot use rainbow-colored sticks on Pride nights
The NHL decided this summer not to allow teams to wear any theme jerseys for warmups after a handful of players opted out of those situations during Pride night last season.
Cool, fall weather brings need for warm gender-affirming clothing
Our sudden shift in temperatures is leading to some shuffling of the wardrobe, but the change is not as easy for some in the LGBTQ+ community.
Increased security for Feinstein's funeral
Mourners are gathering in San Francisco to remember the late trailblazing lawmaker Dianne Feinstein. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more on the security measures in place ahead of the funeral service.
Pope Francis kicks off meeting on church's future with LGBTQ bombshell
Catholic Church prelates gather for Synod 2023 after Pope Francis stirs controversy by suggesting possibility of same-sex marriage blessings.
Pope opens summit on Catholic church's future
Pope Francis' big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church will include hot-button issues. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports the synod assembly will discuss priests being allowed to get married, if divorced and remarried Catholics should receive communion, whether women should be allowed to become deacons and how the church will handle LGBTQ community matters.
V Cuts Detroit embraces pride and inclusivity year-round
V Martin, who prefers they/them pronouns, not only wants to help people feel confident but comfortable as well.
Laphonza Butler, Newsom's Feinstein replacement, to make LGBT history
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
Feinstein's legacy on HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ issues
Lawmakers across the political spectrum are remembering Sen. Dianne Feinstein as a trailblazer in the nation's Capitol. But her career began in San Francisco local politics, where she served on the city's Board of Supervisors -- and later as mayor. California State Sen. Scott Wiener joins CBS News to discuss Feinstein's mayoral legacy.
Pentagon to review LGTBQ veteran discharges
The Pentagon publicly acknowledged Wednesday that thousands of LGBTQ veterans were unjustly denied an honorable discharge during the "don't ask, don't tell" era because of their sexual orientation, and announced it is launching a new process to address the issue by reviewing those cases and potentially having those discharges upgraded to honorable. Jim Axelrod reports.
Exclusive: DoD to review cases of LGBTQ+ vets denied honorable discharges
The Pentagon plans to make it easier for LGBTQ+ veterans to retroactively obtain honorable discharges they may have been denied because of their sexuality.
Rocklin Unified School District votes to approve policy requiring teachers to notify parents of child's transgender identity
The Rocklin Unified School District has voted to approve a policy requiring teachers and school staff to notify parents if their children request to be identified as anything other than their biological sex.
California Assemblymembers push for state to adopt Transgender History Month
Should California adopt and recognize a Transgender History Month?
16 Minnesota teams represented in the Gay Softball World Series
The Gay Softball World Series is well underway this week at several ballparks throughout the Twin Cities. More than 200 teams are here from all over the US and Canada, but Minnesota has some strong representation in this tournament.
Canada warns LGBTQ travelers to U.S. to be cautious of local laws
While the advisory doesn't dive into specific states or policies, a Global Affairs Canada spokesperson pointed to the number of laws passed in the U.S. this year that restrict LGBTQ+ rights.
More than 60 "gay suspects" detained at same-sex wedding in Nigeria
"We are in Africa and we are in Nigeria," said a police spokesperson. "We cannot copy the Western world because we don't have the same culture."
Thousands from across nation in Twin Cities for 2023 Gay Softball World Series
In all, 225 teams from 54 member cities make up the Gay Softball World Series. It's also a big first for this softball tournament, as the Minnesota Twins are the first Major League Baseball team to partner with the event in its 46-year history.
Store owner killed in Pride flag dispute
Police say a man shot and killed store owner Lauri Carlton after making disparaging remarks about an LGBTQ+ Pride flag outside of her business in Cedar Glen, California. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
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