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Protesters demand school district change Pride flag removal policy
Administration told teachers to take down Pride flags because they violated a “personal opinion” policy.
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A Black trans woman dies after meeting her suspected murderer online & being shot
Dominique Lucious is the 13th known trans or gender non-conforming person to meet a violent death so far this year. A suspect is already in custody.
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Springfield, Mo., voters repeal LGBT-inclusive non-discrimination ordinance
With more than 97 percent of the votes tallied, 51.4 percent of voters opted to repeal the ordinance, while 48.5 percent voted to retain the measure.
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Springfield, Mo., to vote on measure to repeal LGBT non-discrimination ordinance
Opponents of a recently passed LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination ordinance in Missouri’s third largest city are asking voters to repeal the law on April 7.
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Springfield, Mo., bishop objects to Catholic hospital’s same-sex benefits
Bishop James Johnston accuses the hospital system of ignoring the church’s stand against same-sex relationships because of “regulations, government funds, and fear of public ridicule.”
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Springfield, Mo., school district grants benefits to married same-sex couples
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Married same-sex couples will be eligible for health benefits from the Springfield school district, starting Dec. 1.
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Springfield, Missouri approves LGBT nondiscrimination ordinance
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — After years of debate, the Springfield City Council has approved a bill that expands the city’s nondiscrimination ordinance to include protections for sexual orientation and gender identity. The council voted 6-3 Monday to pass the stronger of two proposed ordinances on the issue. The change, which prohibits discrimination …
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Mo. Catholic bishop speaks out against Springfield non-discrimination ordinance
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Missouri bishop said forcing people of faith to recognize same-sex relationships is a form of discrimination and violates their religious freedoms. Bishop James Johnston of the Springfield-Cape Girardeau Catholic Diocese issued a letter opposing the proposed expansion of Springfield’s nondiscrimination ordinance…
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Task force says city should not hold a public vote on LGBT rights ordinance
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield, Mo., task force recommends the city not hold a public vote on any ordinance regarding discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, saying it could create divisions and harm the city’s reputation.
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Missouri pastor’s ‘anti-gay testimony’ is not what it seems (Video)
This recently released video of the Rev. Phil Snyder, pastor at the Brentwood Christian Church, in Springfield, Mo., is, at first, not much different from the recent anti-gay rants of pastors Sean Harris, Charles L. Worley, Curtis Knapp or Dennis Leatherman, who have each called for violence or death to gays.