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Missouri Man Who Lured and Shot a Gay Teen Sentenced to 21 Years

The 16-year-old boy attempted to walk away from the man before he was shot eight times in cold blood.

Kansas Library Removes LGBTQ+ Books in Order to Keep Lease

St. Marys Public Library yielded to city commission demands influenced by the Society of St. Pius X, an anti-LGBTQ+ group, which has sparked concerns over censorship of LGBTQ+ content.

Erie, Pennsylvania, Declares Itself LGBTQ+ Sanctuary City

The city vows to stand up against any anti-LGBTQ+ laws passed at the county, state, or national level.

Protesters March Against Murders of Trans Women

LGBT leaders, activists, and allies held a demonstration in Los Angeles to express outrage over the murders of at least 17 transgender women nationwide this year.

Can Pride Be a Little Less White This Year?

Our community needs to foster inclusivity if we have any chance against Trump's agenda, writes Rev. Irene Monroe.

Election Results for LGBT Voters: In The States

The highest profile races are often at the federal level, but state legislatures and city leaders can make a big difference in LGBT lives.

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Hall of Fame Part Two

Any celebration of the The Advocate's founding in 1967 must honor the LGBT rights heroes that we've covered for 45 years. With one honoree named per year, the list will be announced in segments and culminate in an event in Los Angeles this month.

Missouri's Largest Library System Boots Pride Displays in Kids, Teen Areas

The state has new rules regarding "age-inappropriate" materials in public libraries.

Kansas Librarians Sue After Being Fired Over Autism Display Mistaken for LGBTQ+ Support

They intended to support autism awareness and neurodiversity, but were fired because conservatives in town thought their colorful display supported the LGBTQ+ community.

Catholic Hate Group Petitions to End Drag Queen Christmas Show

The holiday event featuring RuPaul's Drag Race alumni was called an "insult to the birth of Christ and human dignity."

Dispatches From the Heartland: What It's Like to Be Queer in Kansas

In her new book, No Place Like Home, journalist C.J. Janovy chronicles the struggles and joys of LGBT people putting down roots in Kansas. Read an exclusive excerpt below.

For Pride, Run for Office

"It won't be easy - hard fought battles for what's right rarely are - but our community, especially our youth, needs you."

Super Bowl points spotlight on National Gay Flag Football League

The league features fiery competition and an active plan to help the local community, while gaining support from the NFL.

The Log Cabin Republicans' Uncertain Future

The Log Cabin Republicans strive for legitimacy within a party that worked tirelessly against marriage equality. Can they replicate past successes battling "religious freedom" in red states?

Op-ed: For Gays, Life in Lawrence, Kan., Keeps Getting Worse

This man found Lawrence, a college town in Kansas, a liberal refuge in his youth. Somehow, things have changed.

Gay Missouri Teen Shot 8 Times by Man Because of His Sexuality

Malachi Robinson pleaded guilty to shooting the teenage victim after misleading him into thinking they would have sex.

Missouri Gov. Orders Compliance With SCOTUS Ruling

In addition to issuing his executive order, Gov. Jay Nixon called on the legislature to pass a nondiscrimination bill to protect LGBT residents.

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Librarians in Missouri Could Face Jail Over Sexually Explicit Books

The Missouri Library Association argued the law violates educational and intellectual freedom. 

Missouri Republican Vows to Burn 'Woke Pornographic Books' If Elected Governor

State Sen. Bill Eigel said he didn't burn books but instead empty boxes in a recent video, however.

Op-Ed: HIV Quarantines? They Already Exist

Jim Morrison, host of the political show For & Against, examines how HIV criminalization laws endanger everyone by singling out HIV-positive citizens.

Wendy Davis: Bathroom Bills Are Part of the War on Women

The legislative attacks on LGBT equality and reproductive rights are a coordinated offensive, say former Texas Sen. Wendy Davis and LPAC executive director Beth Shipp.