Who is Laphonza Butler, the newest senator from California?
Laphonza Butler, who had been the head of EMILYs List, was picked by Gov. Gavin Newsom and sworn in Tuesday to fill the seat of Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
LGBTQ+ Voices
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.
Long Beach Pride co-founder Bob Crow dies at 78
Bob Crow, one of the co-founders of the Long Beach Pride and long-time LGBTQ rights activist, died Thursday after a six-year battle with lung cancer. He was 78.
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.
Opponents, supporters comment on Roseville Joint Unified's proposed gender identity policy
Opponents of a controversial gender notification policy proposed by the Roseville Joint Unified High School District say it would hurt students. Supporters say parental rights are under attack.
Texas Lawmakers respond to federal judge's ruling striking down SB 12
This week, a federal judge in Houston blocked a new state law that cracks down on sexually oriented performances, including some drag shows.
2 men plead guilty to federal hate crime involving slain transgender woman
The men were accused of threatening and using a paintball gun to shoot at the victim, whom police identified as Alexa Negrón Luciano.
Intersex Rights Activist on New Book
Activist Alicia Weigel is a member of the intersex community, individuals born with both male and female reproductive organs. Weigel joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book "Inverse Cowgirl."
Mass. board to help LGBTQ veterans get state benefits
As WBZ reported last year, little had been done previously to make sure those veterans have access to benefits.
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Largest U.S. Lutheran denomination installs its first Black presiding bishop
Rev. Yehiel Curry, 53, is only the fifth presiding bishop of the ELCA, a predominantly white denomination.
Japan's ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader, likely first female PM
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New archbishop of Canterbury will be first woman to lead Church of England
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Taylor Swift releases "The Life of a Showgirl" to much fanfare
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NewsNation anchor on living with autism
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LDS churchgoer raises money for accused Michigan shooter's family
Among the fundraisers that have cropped up in the wake of the deadly mass shooting at a Michigan church last weekend, one aims to raise money not for the victims but, instead, for family members of the accused shooter. And it appears to have the backing of many LDS members.