Florida legislature passes flurry of bills

Florida's Republican-led legislature passed a series of conservative bills, including measures easing up gun laws, expanding the state's so-called "don't say gay" law and banning transgender people from using bathrooms that match their gender identities. It comes as Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to announce a 2024 run for president. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Vladimir Dutheirs and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.

• May 4, 2023
• 06:57

Singer Hayley Kiyoko brings drag queens on stage, defying Tennessee law

Kiyoko said​ an "undercover cop" warned her of potential legal action if she were to include a drag performance.

• May 3, 2023

Demonstrators protesting trans health care ban removed from Texas Capitol

"We witnessed violence and arrests today against Texans, many of whom are queer and transgender and who would be harmed directly by this bill," an LGBTQ+ advocacy coalition said.

• May 2, 2023

Mental health of LGBTQ youth worsening in current "hostile political climate"

Nearly one in three LGBTQ young people surveyed said their mental health was poor most of the time or always, according to the results of a national survey released Monday by The Trevor Project.

• May 1, 2023

Teen arrested in murder of Black trans woman Koko Da Doll

Rasheed Williams, who also went by Koko Da Doll, was featured in the Sundance Film Festival documentary "Kokomo City​."

• Apr 27, 2023

Rise in attempted book bans in 2022

The American Library Association is raising awareness about what it calls "organized censorship" campaigns against certain types of books. Last year marked a record-breaking year for book challenges at libraries, the organization said.

• Apr 26, 2023
• 01:34

San Francisco repealing boycott of anti-LGBT states

The ban on city-funded travel to 30 states San Francisco says restrict abortion, voting and LGBTQ rights is being scrapped after the city determined it's doing more harm than good.

• Apr 27, 2023

Transgender Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr disciplined by GOP-controlled state House

Zephyr is barred from participating on the House floor for the remainder of the 2023 session, but will be allowed to vote electronically in future votes.

• Apr 26, 2023

GOP lawmakers seek "disciplinary consequences" for Montana transgender lawmaker

The Democrat has not been allowed to speak on the state House floor since she declared that legislators who voted in favor of a ban on gender-affirming care would have "blood on your hands."

• Apr 25, 2023

Protests erupt in Montana legislature as transgender lawmaker is silenced for third day

Supporters of Rep. Zooey Zephyr, who hasn't been allowed to speak since Thursday, interrupted proceedings in the House by chanting "Let her speak!"

• Apr 24, 2023

Lizzo protests Tennessee law by bringing drag queens on stage at her Knoxville show

The singer protested a law restricting drag shows in Tennessee by bringing 20 drag queens out on stage during her Knoxville show Friday.

• Apr 23, 2023

War of words: The fight over banning books

Between 2020 and 2022, book titles banned in libraries and schools (including books on race, slavery, sex and gender identity) rose more than 1,100%. "Sunday Morning" talks with advocates for removing books from shelves, and those fighting to preserve access.

• Apr 23, 2023

Florida students walk out in LGBTQ protest

Students in Florida walked out of school Friday just days after a state board expanded a law restricting classroom discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.

• Apr 21, 2023
• 03:22

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.

• Apr 21, 2023

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.

• Apr 21, 2023

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.

• Apr 21, 2023

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.

• Apr 20, 2023
• 04:37

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.

• Apr 20, 2023

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.

• Apr 20, 2023
• 06:36

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.

• Apr 18, 2023
• 06:39

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.

• Apr 4, 2023

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.

• Mar 31, 2023

Lawsuit challenges University of Wyoming trans woman in sorority

The lawsuit claims national sorority officials pressured the local chapter to violate sorority rules.

• Mar 31, 2023

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.

• Mar 28, 2023

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.

• Mar 23, 2023
• 05:44

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