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Supreme Court to consider same-sex marriage case

The U.S. Supreme Court could be facing a decision on same-sex marriage, stemming from a Kentucky woman jailed for refusing to issue marriage license to gay couples on religious grounds.

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Fake probes claim famous women like Brigitte Macron were born male

Public female figures, such as former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama and New Zealand's former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have also been accused of being assigned male at birth. Researchers say these fake theories are fueled by "trans...

Euronews

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Hungarian police questions Budapest mayor over role in Pride march

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his party have insisted Pride, a celebration of LGBTQ+ visibility and struggle for equal rights, is a violation of children’s rights to moral and spiritual development.

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New law to punish Russians who search online for 'extremist' content

The official definition of extremist activity is extremely broad and includes opposition groups and the “international LGBT movement”.

Africanews

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Man tearfully reunites with family after release from El Salvador

A gay makeup artist who was deported to a notorious mega prison in El Salvador under a wartime law by the Trump administration has been reunited with his family in Venezuela.

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USOPC effectively bars transgender women from women’s sports

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee changed its eligibility rules on Monday, effectively barring transgender women from competing in Olympic women's sports. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more.

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White House shuts down LGBTQ+ youth suicide and crisis hotline

The Trump administration has shut down its specialized LGBTQ+ youth suicide and crisis hotline under the 988 Lifeline. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released a statement clarifying that the hotline will "n...

CBS America

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California, Trump administration at odds

The state of California is increasingly at odds with the Trump administration over a flurry of issues, including immigration, transgender athletes and disaster relief. Elise Preston reports.

CBS America

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San Diego Jewish groups plan separate Pride celebrations

Jewish groups are planning separate Pride celebrations amid concerns over the San Diego festival headliner.

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Tampa Bay center fills gap for LGBTQ youth help

ABC Action News anchor Wendy Ryan had a conversation with Clara Reynolds, the CEO of the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay about how they're prepared to help. The center is filling the gap after the national crisis hotline no longer offers LGBT...

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California law to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples

Starting in 2026, a new California law will require insurance companies to expand health insurance coverage for infertility treatment, including In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), for many Californians, including same-sex couples.

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Fact check: Has Italy just passed an anti-LGBT surrogacy law?

Italy extended its ban on surrogacy late last year, but posts are claiming that it happened recently.

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Justice Department sues California over transgender athletes

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the state of California for allegedly violating Title IX by implementing policies that "force girls to compete against boys" in state athletic events.

CBS America

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Breaking down Supreme Court case on transgender athletes

The Supreme Court will consider whether states can ban transgender athletes from participating in girls and women's sports. At issue are laws passed in Idaho and West Virginia that opponents argue violate the Constitution's Equal Protect...

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Supreme Court takes up case on bans for trans athletes

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on a case involving state bans on transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.

CBS America

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Cuba trans community sees glimmer of hope in proposed legislation

Cuban lawmakers are expected to approve a bill that would remove bureaucratic hurdles that trans-identified individuals face when seeking to legally change their names.

Reuters

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Thousands defy ban on Budapest Pride

Protesters in Budapest are marching against a ban on Pride events across Hungary. People came from 30 different countries to show support under scorching heat, organizers said.

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Thousands mark Budapest Pride despite Orban ban

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Budapest on Saturday to mark the 30th anniversary of Pride, defying a government-imposed ban on the event. Among the crowd were members of the European Parliament, international supporters, and man...

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Museum where Israeli Embassy workers were killed opens LGBTQ+ exhibit

The Capitol Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. where two Israeli Embassy workers were fatally shot over a month ago, has opened a new LGBTQ+ exhibit.

CBS America

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Tens of thousands to attend Budapest Pride in defiance of ban

A record number of people are expected to attend Saturday's Pride march in the Hungarian capital Budapest, defying a ban that marks an unprecedented regression of LGBTQ rights in the European Union.

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Pentagon renames naval ship previously honoring gay rights advocate

In an act Defense Secretary Hegseth said is not about politics, the Pentagon has renamed a naval ship that honored a gay rights activist who served in the Korean War.

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Supreme Court says parents can opt kids out of LGBTQ book lessons

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of parental rights in a case over LGBTQ books in schools. The decision came in a closely watched case involving Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, but could have wider implications.

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Orbán warns of 'legal consequences' over banned Budapest Pride march

Despite a government ban, the mayor of the Hungarian capital has vowed that the annual event will take place as normal.

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See why this town’s Pride celebration is a month earlier

Northampton, Massachusetts has a long history of being a haven for the LGBTQ community. Join us as we ride the region’s rails to trails bike network, explore Smith College, and kick back at a local coffee shop.

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Hungary's LGBTQ+ community afraid to hold hands under Orban's laws

This couple have become afraid to hold hands in public, as Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban ramps up his campaign against the LGBTQ+ community that has seen Pride marches effectively banned. The mayor of Budapest though says this ye...

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Von der Leyen calls on Hungary to lift ban on Budapest Pride

"To the LGBTIQ+ community in Hungary and beyond: I will always be your ally," Ursula von der Leyen said in a video message.

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Transgender man speaks out after passport lists wrong gender

The Trump administration is challenging a judge's ruling which halted the administration's effort to require Americans to list only their gender assigned at birth on passports. Tom Hanson reports on the ongoing legal fight.

CBS America

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Retirement village offers save haven for LGBTQ seniors

Village Hearth in Durham, North Carolina, is one of the nation's first co-housing developments created specifically for an aging, queer population. Janet Shamlian reports.

CBS America

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U.S. Court upholds Tennessee law banning youth transgender care

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Republican-backed ban in Tennessee on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors in a setback for transgender rights that could bolster efforts by states to defend other measures targeting transg...

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Judge says government can't limit passport sex markers

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from limiting passport sex markers for many transgender and nonbinary Americans.

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