Missouri
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Missouri politician: Gays aren’t human beings
Friday, May 12, 2017Citing both the Bible and the Quran, this politician argued that there is a "distinction" between being gay and being human. -
Anti-LGBTQ discrimination will likely remain legal in Missouri
Monday, April 24, 2017Efforts by some state lawmakers to outlaw such discrimination are dwindling as the session nears a close. -
‘License to discriminate’ advocates make their stand against LGBTQ protections
Saturday, April 22, 2017Missouri's intense debate is between "religious freedom" advocates and those who want to love whomever they want without getting fired. -
Father of girl bullied over sexuality releases photo to raise awareness
Friday, March 17, 2017Adrian Derbyshire released a photo of his daughter on a ventilator after she committed suicide in honor of what would have been her 18th birthday. -
Missouri votes down LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections
Wednesday, March 1, 2017Lawmakers voted 20-10 against it. -
Police officer who refused to ‘tone down’ his ‘gayness’ sues
Friday, February 17, 2017The police officer was told he "should tone down [his] gayness" if he wanted to ever get promoted. -
Missouri lawmaker proposes eliminating gay — and straight — marriage
Saturday, December 31, 2016Other states including Alabama, Indiana and Michigan failed to pass similar bills to limit the government's role in marriage. -
Missouri lawmaker wants state to get out of the marriage business altogether
Friday, December 30, 2016"You can stop spending so much emotional energy on the issue, and we can move on to other things," state Rep. T.J. Berry said. -
Missouri lawmaker says he won’t revive religious exemptions amendment
Thursday, December 22, 2016The proposed constitutional amendment would have banned government penalties against individuals and business who cite "a sincere religious belief." -
NOM claims victory in defeat of pro-LGBTQ, pro-union Republican
Thursday, August 4, 2016After Anne Zerr voted against discrimination, the National Organization for Marriage vowed to "end her political career."
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