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Missouri lawmaker proposes eliminating gay — and straight — marriage
Other states including Alabama, Indiana and Michigan failed to pass similar bills to limit the government’s role in marriage.
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Missouri lawmaker wants state to get out of the marriage business altogether
“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.
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Missouri lawmaker says he won’t revive religious exemptions amendment
The proposed constitutional amendment would have banned government penalties against individuals and business who cite “a sincere religious belief.”
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NOM claims victory in defeat of pro-LGBTQ, pro-union Republican
After Anne Zerr voted against discrimination, the National Organization for Marriage vowed to “end her political career.”
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Missouri GOP candidates for Governor address LGBT issues in debate
Here’s a hint: none of them are pro-LGBT candidates.
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Missouri religious exemptions proposal fails in committee
Three Republicans joined the committee’s three Democratic members to vote down the measure.
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Pressure builds ahead of Missouri religious exemptions vote
The measure is among several that have been put forth in conservative states in the past year that have been deemed discriminatory.
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Michael Sam slams Missouri’s religious objections bill
Sam came out as gay before the 2014 NFL draft.
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How lawmakers in these 12 states used religion as a weapon this year
Which 12 states wanted to take away rights for LGBTQ people under the guise of “religious freedom”?
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Business outcry doesn’t stop Missouri religious objections
Despite mounting opposition from top business groups, some Missouri GOP legislators say they will continue their efforts to protect businesses that deny services for same-sex weddings.