At least 89 are confirmed dead in a devastating tornado that ripped through Joplin, Missouri on Sunday, the AP reports:City manager Mark Rohr … [Read more...] about Video: Deadly Tornado Obliterates Joplin, Missouri
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Missouri School Sends Bisexual Student Home for ‘Queer’ T-Shirt
A teacher and assistant principal at Liberty High School in Liberty, Missouri sent bisexual student Jesse Irey home for wearing a t-shirt that said … [Read more...] about Missouri School Sends Bisexual Student Home for ‘Queer’ T-Shirt
Group Cancels Chick-fil-A President’s Appearance At Event
FOCUS St. Louis, a nonprofit organization, and the Clayton, St. Louis Chamber of Commerce have booted Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy from a speaking … [Read more...] about Group Cancels Chick-fil-A President’s Appearance At Event
Missouri Names Highway After Late Gay Trooper But Continues to Shaft His Partner of 15 Years
I've posted about Missouri Highway Patrol trooper Dennis Engelhard, and his partner's fight for survivor benefits following Engelhard's … [Read more...] about Missouri Names Highway After Late Gay Trooper But Continues to Shaft His Partner of 15 Years
Tea Party, Joe The Plumber Now Targeting Man’s Best Friend
From a grassroots rebellion to a full-on political force, the Tea Party has become more than a political movement; it's a cultural trend, and has … [Read more...] about Tea Party, Joe The Plumber Now Targeting Man’s Best Friend
Rep. Ike Skelton to Be Hit with Protest Over Homophobic Remarks
GetEQUAL yesterday announced a major protest of Rep. Ike Skelton to take place today, after the congressman's refusal to apologize for remarks in … [Read more...] about Rep. Ike Skelton to Be Hit with Protest Over Homophobic Remarks
Activist Group Targets Rep. Ike Skelton Over Homophobic Remarks
Activist group GetEQUAL and a grassroots coalition of LGBT rights groups in Missouri are targeting Rep. Ike Skelton for remarks he made last … [Read more...] about Activist Group Targets Rep. Ike Skelton Over Homophobic Remarks
Watch: Missouri SWAT Team Terrorizes Family, Kills Pet Dog in Useless Drug Raid
Here's some recently posted footage that has been getting attention of a police SWAT raid that took place in Missouri in February "on … [Read more...] about Watch: Missouri SWAT Team Terrorizes Family, Kills Pet Dog in Useless Drug Raid
Missouri House Hears LGBT Anti-Discrimination Bill for First Time
A bill that has been waiting nine years for a hearing finally got one in the Missouri House yesterday. Unfortunately, it's unlikely to … [Read more...] about Missouri House Hears LGBT Anti-Discrimination Bill for First Time
Missouri University Board Member Resigns Over ‘Fag Lion’ Remark
Missouri Southern State University board member David Ansley has resigned following uproar (so to speak) over his characterization of the school's … [Read more...] about Missouri University Board Member Resigns Over ‘Fag Lion’ Remark