Rachel Maddow last night took time to talk about political resignations, noting that political resignations often come in one of three varietals: 1) Wow, that was fast, 2) The prolonged painful … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow Does A Post-Mortem On Missouri’s Anti-Gay Former House Speaker: VIDEO
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College Wrestler Michael Johnson Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison in Controversial HIV Case
Michael Johnson, once a college wrestler at Lindenwood, University in Missouri, was expelled from his school and arrested in 2013 after a one-time sex partner reported to the police that Johnson had … [Read more...] about College Wrestler Michael Johnson Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison in Controversial HIV Case
Missouri’s Anti-gay House Speaker Resigns After Getting Caught Sexting with Freshman Intern
John Diehl, Missouri's anti-gay Speaker of the state's House of Representatives, has resigned in the wake of his sexting scandal with an unnamed college freshman intern, the St. … [Read more...] about Missouri’s Anti-gay House Speaker Resigns After Getting Caught Sexting with Freshman Intern
Married Anti-Gay Missouri House Speaker Busted for Sexting with Freshman Intern
John Diehl, Missouri's anti-gay Speaker of the state's House of Representatives, has been caught in a sexting scandal with an unnamed college freshman intern, admitting to displaying … [Read more...] about Married Anti-Gay Missouri House Speaker Busted for Sexting with Freshman Intern
Missouri Teacher Suspended For Showing 1950s ‘Stranger Danger’ Gay Pedophile Film: VIDEO
A history teacher in Missouri has been suspended after showing a 1959 police training video to demonstrate how attitudes to homosexuality have changed in the intervening years A history teacher in … [Read more...] about Missouri Teacher Suspended For Showing 1950s ‘Stranger Danger’ Gay Pedophile Film: VIDEO
Missouri Senator Wants To Fire County Recorders Who Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
Missouri officials would lose their jobs for issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples — or recognizing their unions for any purpose — under a bill introduced by a Republican state … [Read more...] about Missouri Senator Wants To Fire County Recorders Who Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
8th Circuit Defers Arguments on Marriage Cases from SD, AR, MO, and NE Pending SCOTUS Decision
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals says it is deferring arguments on four same-sex marriage cases until SCOTUS rules, KDLT reports: The court announced Wednesday that it's holding off on "any … [Read more...] about 8th Circuit Defers Arguments on Marriage Cases from SD, AR, MO, and NE Pending SCOTUS Decision
HRC Warns 12 States ‘Don’t Repeat The Mistakes Of Indiana’ In New Media Campaign
The Human Rights Coalition launched a new ad campaign asking 12 state governors to reject bills that target LGBT people like the one Gov. Mike Pence passed in Indiana. HRC's new campaign comes … [Read more...] about HRC Warns 12 States ‘Don’t Repeat The Mistakes Of Indiana’ In New Media Campaign
GOP Introduces Resolution To Kill Anti-LGBT Discrimination Ban In D.C. Religious Schools: VIDEO
GOP representative Vicky Hartzler has introduced a resolution in the U.S. House calling on Congress to kill a bill passed by the Washington, D.C. City Council that would ban discrimination against … [Read more...] about GOP Introduces Resolution To Kill Anti-LGBT Discrimination Ban In D.C. Religious Schools: VIDEO
Springfield, Missouri Voters Repeal LGBT Non-Discrimination Ordinance
Voters in Springfield, Missouri today repealed protections for LGBT citizens which were added by the City Council to the city's non-discrimination ordinance last October, KY3 reports: With all the … [Read more...] about Springfield, Missouri Voters Repeal LGBT Non-Discrimination Ordinance
