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Business leaders oppose Missouri religious objections bill
The measure would prohibit penalties for those who cite religious beliefs while declining to provide wedding-related services to same-sex couples.
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Kansas City group opens rare LGBTQ domestic violence center
A quiet office in a busy entertainment district is a rare space for LGBTQ people to find help in times of crisis or to meet others for support and friendship.
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Missouri religious objections measure passes Senate
Thee Missouri Senate has passed a proposal to add greater religious protections to the state constitution for some business owners and individuals opposed to gay marriage.
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Missouri Democrats stall religious objections vote
The proposal prohibits penalties against anyone citing a “sincere religious belief” while declining to services for same-sex couples.
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Missouri senate likely to vote for right to discriminate against gay couples today
If passed by both chambers, the measure would appear on the ballot during either the August primary or November general election.
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Missouri’s dangerous religious exemption measure advances
“Why are we allowing any kind of discrimination? In this case, we’re almost encouraging it.”
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Missouri Democrats filibuster to stall bill that would allow discrimination against gay couples
If the measure is approved by lawmakers, it likely would appear on the ballot for the August primary or the November general election.
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St. Louis archbishop seeks to cut ties with Girl Scouts over ‘incompatible’ values
“Recent concerns about GSUSA and their position on and inclusion of transgender and homosexual issues are proving problematic.”
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Missouri Democrats try again to ban LGBT discrimination
“I don’t think it has much chance,” GOP House Majority Leader Mike Cierpiot said of nondiscrimination legislation in his chamber, where several proposed bans are pending.
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Registration opens for the 2016 North America OutGames in St. Louis
Participant and volunteer registration for the 2016 North American Continental OutGames kicked off this week with early bird fees in effect until Feb. 15.