Minnesota lawmakers OK conversion therapy ban, gender-affirming care protection
Lawmakers said they want people to know they "should be free" and they are "welcome and safe" in Minnesota.
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Trans woman Rasheeda Williams - Koko Da Doll - shot and killed in southwest Atlanta
Trans woman Rasheeda Williams, 35, seen in the Sundance Film Festival documentary "Kokomo City," was found shot to death in southwest Atlanta Tuesday night, police said.
Transgender lawmaker silenced by Montana House's Republican speaker
Rep. Zooey Zephyr was deliberately misgendered by conservative lawmakers demanding her censure over comments about a bill on transgender youth medical care.
Florida expands school restrictions
Florida is expanding its restrictions against teaching students about sexual orientation and gender identity to include high school students. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with CBS News Miami's Najahe Sherman about what this means for the LGBTQ+ community in Florida.
Teaching about sexuality, gender identity banned in Florida public schools
Prior to Wednesday's decision, discussions of gender identity and sexuality in kindergarten through 3rd grade were banned.
Florida expands "Don't Say Gay" bill
Florida's Board of Education voted to expand a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity to include all grades. Miami Herald state government reporter Ana Ceballos joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the bill, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' battle with Disney and his potential 2024 presidential bid.
Budweiser releases new ad amid backlash
Budweiser has released a new advertisement as its parent company Anheuser-Busch faces anti-trans backlash. San Diego State University associate professor Nathian Rodriguez joins CBS News to discuss.
San Francisco "drag legend" Heklina reportedly found dead in London
"Heklina was an icon in the truest sense," said Calif. state Sen. Scott Wiener, lauding the artist as a "fiercely outspoken" advocate for LGBTQ rights.
Transgender Day of Visibility rally held at Minnesota State Capitol
Officials used the day to remind residents that Minneapolis was the first American city to bar gender identity-based discrimination through amendments made to the Civil Rights Ordinance in 1975.
Lawsuit challenges University of Wyoming trans woman in sorority
The lawsuit claims national sorority officials pressured the local chapter to violate sorority rules.
Wisconsin school district axes "controversial" song for upcoming spring concert
The school district determined the 2017 song to be "controversial," but did not provide details that led to their decision.
Soccer star Ali Krieger announces retirement
Ali Krieger, long-time U.S. Women's National Team and National Women's Soccer League defender, joins "CBS Mornings" to exclusively announce her retirement from professional soccer at the end of this season with Gotham FC. The two-time World Cup champion has become an advocate for pay equity for female athletes and the LGBTQ+ community.
Proposed Uganda law would impose death penalty for some LGBTQ acts
The bill approved by lawmakers would even make family members vulnerable to imprisonment for failing to report loved ones.
LGBTQ families are bringing visibility to reciprocal IVF. What is it?
Reciprocal IVF, or partner-assisted IVF, is a process gaining visibility online. Here's what to know about the fertility option.
Wyoming governor allows trans athlete ban to become law despite calling it "discriminatory"
Republican Gov. Mark Gordon opted not to veto the bill but said it "pays little attention to fundamental principles of equality."
Wellesley students vote to admit trans men, nonbinary applicants to all-women college
The nonbinding referendum vote does not mean the college will change its policies, the institution said in a statement.
Tennessee Lt. Gov. apologizes for commenting on suggestive Instagram photos
McNally also said he would be pausing his social media activity after he was seen routinely commenting on racy photos of a young, gay man.
Three "Don't Say Gay" expansion bills introduced by Florida Republicans
The proposed legislation would build upon the state's "Don't Say Gay" law, which was passed last year.
Trans women can compete in USA Powerlifting, ruling says
"I am thrilled that this ruling recognizes our rights and our humanity and hopefully opens doors for transgender athletes everywhere to participate fully in sports," athlete JayCee Cooper wrote.
New Tennessee law restricts drag shows
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed legislation Thursday restricting drag shows on public property or where children could see them. Princeton University journalism professor Channing Gerard Joseph joined CBS News' Nancy Chen and Anne-Marie Green to discuss how this law impacts performers and why LGBTQ+ individuals are being targeted in the new legislation.
Trans woman who transitioned ahead of rape trial sentenced to prison
Isla Bryson transitioned from a man to a woman while awaiting trial for raping two women in 2016 and 2019.
West Virginia law barring trans athletes from school sports teams temporarily frozen
The ACLU won a temporary injunction this week that will allow a trans child to try out for her middle school's track team.
Colorado Springs nightclub shooting suspect ran a neo-Nazi site, detective testifies
The suspect also used gay and racial slurs while gaming, the detective testified in a three-day trial to determine if there's enough evidence to warrant hate crime charges.
Texas bill would ban nearly all gender-affirming care, including for trans adults
Senate Bill 1029 would make it illegal for nearly all trans people in the state to receive both surgical and nonsurgical treatments.
Pentagon will "reevaluate" how it rectifies past discharges for being gay
A CBS News investigation found many of those kicked out for their sexual orientation are still struggling to get their honorable discharge status.
Hegseth to announce 20% cut to generals and admirals
U.S. military declares end of anti-ISIS Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
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