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Supreme Court rejects call to overturn landmark same-sex marriage ruling

The Supreme Court rejected a call to overturn its landmark same-sex marriage decision, saying Monday it will not reconsider the ruling through a bid by former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis.

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Volleyball player suspended over gender claims

The Albanian Volleyball Federation has suspended a female player from one of the country's top clubs after rival teams raised doubts about her gender without providing evidence, according to interviews with the player, her club and docum...

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Argentina marches for LGBTQ Pride, against government-fueled 'hate'

Thousands gathered in Buenos Aires on Saturday for Argentina’s 34th annual LGBTQ Pride march, demonstrating both solidarity and resistance to right-wing President Javier Milei.

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Taipei bursts with color for East Asia's largest Pride march

Organisers say around 150,000 people turned out for Taiwan's 23rd annual Pride Parade. The march highlighted empathy and inclusiveness, as many participants voiced concern over a global rise in anti-LGBTQ sentiment.

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Mental health among LGBTQ youth is worsening, report finds

A two-year study by the Trevor Project shows a stark jump in young LGBTQ people reporting symptoms of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

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Supreme Court skeptical over Colorado LGBT 'conversion therapy' ban

The U.S. Supreme Court appeared ready to side with a challenge on free speech grounds to a Colorado law banning psychotherapists from conducting "conversion therapy" that aims to change a minor's sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Supreme Court term opens with conversion therapy challenge

The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors. A counselor argues the law violates free speech, while the state maintains it sets professional health standards rather than targeting expressio...

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Supreme Court hears challenge to ban on conversion therapy for minors

As the Supreme Court kicks off its new term, justices are hearing a challenge to a Colorado law banning so-called conversion therapy for minors.

CBS America

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Supreme Court hears arguments on conversion therapy

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in its latest LGBTQ+ rights case Tuesday, weighing the constitutionality of conversion therapy bans passed by nearly half of U.S. states.

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UK court ruling leaves trans people's lives in turmoil

A landmark UK Supreme Court ruling that defines "sex" as biological under equality laws has upended daily life for many transgender people, igniting fierce debate over rights and safety.

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Many intersex people in Europe still subjected to conversion practices

Intersex people in Europe face disproportionately high levels of violence and discrimination. Disinformation and online hate speech fuel abuse.

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Hong Kong newlyweds lament veto on same-sex rights bill

Lesbian newlyweds Jaedyn Yu and Gloria Tsang said a recent ruling by Hong Kong to veto a bill that would have allowed limited legal rights for same-sex couples shows how the city lags internationally on human rights, even as it brands it...

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Hong Kong lawmakers veto bill on same-sex partnerships

Hong Kong's Legislative Council on Wednesday (September 10) vetoed a bill that would have allowed limited legal rights for same-sex couples who had registered their marriage or relationship overseas, drawing disappointment from LGBTQ gro...

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Encircle opens new LGBTQ+ youth center in Ogden's historic downtown

Encircle is opening a new LGBTQ+ youth center in Ogden's historic downtown.

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Queer Czechs fear for their rights as polls predict shift to right

As Czechia gears up for a parliamentary election in early October, the country's queer community says that a shift to the right could endanger its rights and liberty.

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Burkina Faso parliament passes anti-gay law

Burkina Faso's transitional parliament has passed legislation outlawing conduct deemed to promote LGBTQ practices, introducing fines, prison sentences and sanctions for persons convicted. The move comes less than a year after neighboring...

France 24

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Burkina Faso passes law criminalising homosexuality

Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta has passed a law criminalising homosexuality and making it punishable with up to five years in prison.

Africanews

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DeSantis doubles down on Pride crosswalk removals

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pressing forward with his administration’s plan to remove Pride murals, memorial crosswalks, and other roadway art across the state.

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Rainbow crosswalks in Florida painted over

Several municipalities in Florida have received letters from the Florida Department of Transportation demanding that they paint over rainbow crosswalks or face funding cuts. This includes the one outside Orlando's Pulse nightclub.

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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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Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for minors

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming care for minors. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has the latest details.

CBS America

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Supreme Court clears way for Trump's transgender military ban

The Supreme Court has lifted a temporary nationwide injunction that had blocked the Trump administration from banning transgender people from serving in the military.

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Vatican advisor describes Pope support for trans worshipers

Juan Carlos Cruz, a victim of clerical sexual abuse and an openly gay Vatican advisor, remembers Pope Francis’ monumental support for LGBTQ+ worshipers, and the pope’s commitment to reform in the Catholic church after investigations unco...

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Iowa removes civil rights protections for transgender people

Iowa has become the first state to remove civil rights protections for transgender people. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the bill Friday, just a week after it was introduced in the state Legislature. The law takes effect in July and is alread...

CBS News

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Trump to ban transgender athletes from women's sports

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Wednesday banning transgender athletes from competing in girls or women's sports. Trump has also signed an executive order banning gender-affirming care for those under 19 years old.

CBS News

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What standards do air traffic controllers have to meet?

President Trump has suggested, without evidence, that diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are to blame for the deadly plane collision outside of Washington, D.C. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani breaks down the s...

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Hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples wed in Thailand

Hundreds of same sex-couples tied the knot in Thailand after a landmark bill came into effect recognizing marriage equality in the country. LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand have fought for the same rights as heterosexual couples for more than ...

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With Trump returning, U.S. firms back off on DEI

Backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion policy is surging in the US, and major companies are scaling back their efforts. Trump's second presidency is likely to intensify this trend. So why are experts hopeful?

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U.S. Supreme Court hears transgender care case

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a high-profile case involving the right of transgender minors to receive gender transition care, such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy, in one of the most closely watched cases slated...

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Parents of trans child fear they must leave America

After Missouri banned transgender healthcare for minors, the Haluf’s left the state in search of a safe place for their 12-year-old daughter to access gender affirming care. Now living in Maryland, the family is bracing for the new Trump...

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