Voters in Springfield, Missouri today repealed protections for LGBT citizens which were added by the City Council to the city's non-discrimination … [Read more...] about Springfield, Missouri Voters Repeal LGBT Non-Discrimination Ordinance
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Missouri GOP Attempting to Pass Indiana-Style ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill for Public Universities
A bill that would prohibit public universities from enforcing campus non-discrimination ordinances and taking action against religious student … [Read more...] about Missouri GOP Attempting to Pass Indiana-Style ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill for Public Universities
Gay Couples In Missouri, South Dakota Ask Judges To Allow Same-Sex Marriages Immediately
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to halt same-sex marriages in Alabama, gay couples in two other states are asking federal judges … [Read more...] about Gay Couples In Missouri, South Dakota Ask Judges To Allow Same-Sex Marriages Immediately
8th Circuit Court of Appeals Expedites Missouri Same-Sex Marriage Case, Won’t Lift Stay of Federal Judge’s Ruling
While we wait for the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the four cases challenging same-sex marriage bans in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee, the 8th … [Read more...] about 8th Circuit Court of Appeals Expedites Missouri Same-Sex Marriage Case, Won’t Lift Stay of Federal Judge’s Ruling
States Defending Gay Marriage Bans Costing Taxpayers Millions In Attorney Fees
Plaintiffs in successful same-sex marriage lawsuits have been awarded more than $800,000 in attorneys fees' from states that defended the bans, … [Read more...] about States Defending Gay Marriage Bans Costing Taxpayers Millions In Attorney Fees
St. Louis Musician Files Lawsuit Claiming He Was Discriminated Against Because His Partner is a Black Man
Musician and teacher James Mounsey has sued the St. Louis Irish Arts Center (SLIA), citing discrimination. Specifically, the suit says … [Read more...] about St. Louis Musician Files Lawsuit Claiming He Was Discriminated Against Because His Partner is a Black Man
Missouri Appeals Ruling Striking Down Gay Marriage Ban to 8th Circuit
As expected, the state of Missouri is appealing last month's federal judge ruling striking down the state's gay marriage ban. Missouri … [Read more...] about Missouri Appeals Ruling Striking Down Gay Marriage Ban to 8th Circuit
Black Gay Man Shot and Murdered In Missouri, Police Not Investigating As A Hate Crime
A young black man from Missouri, 22-year-old Dionte Greene, was found shot to death in his car on Halloween morning, possibly by an individual he was … [Read more...] about Black Gay Man Shot and Murdered In Missouri, Police Not Investigating As A Hate Crime
Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson Resigns: VIDEO
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting Darren Wilson, the Ferguson police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown August 9, has resigned from the … [Read more...] about Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson Resigns: VIDEO
Rev. Al Sharpton Blasts Ferguson Decision; Officer Darren Wilson Gives First Interview: VIDEOS
Reverend Al Sharpton spoke out at a press conference this morning with the family of slain Ferguson teenager Michael Brown, blasting the decision not … [Read more...] about Rev. Al Sharpton Blasts Ferguson Decision; Officer Darren Wilson Gives First Interview: VIDEOS