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Kansas City media misgender trans murder victim springing LGBTQ+ advocates to action

After public outcry, local news outlets corrected the story, highlighting the importance of accurate reporting about transgender victims of crime.

Kansas Democratic lawmaker who voted against transgender people loses primary election

Attacking the rights of transgender Americans doesn’t appear to be a winning strategy.

Kansas School District OK's Anti-Trans Restroom, Sports Policy

The Gardner Edgerton School District  has barred transgender students from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identity and using their preferred restrooms.

Kansas City Bans Conversion Therapy for Youth

So-called ex-gays spoke out against the local ordinance.

Faith-Based Shelter Won't Accept Same-Sex Married Couples

The head of City Union Mission says the shelter will not house same-sex couples together, even if they are able to legally marry in Kansas and Missouri.

No Jail Time for Two Cops Who Assaulted Black Trans Woman on Video

The officers received suspended sentences and unsupervised probation.

Lesbian Jolie Justus Loses Kansas City Mayoral Race

Justus lost to fellow City Council member Quinton Lucas in a race where her sexual orientation was a nonissue.

Two New Missouri Schools Have All Gender-Neutral Restrooms

North Kansas City school district officials say the gender-neutral design enhances privacy and security.

GOP Official Out After 'Reservation' Comment on Gay Native American

A Kansas Republican said congressional candidate Sharice Davids  "will be sent back packing to the reservation."

Missouri Capitol Kills LGBTQ+ Exhibit After Aide Screams 'LGBT Agenda'

"To God be the glory!," wrote GOP aide Uriah Stark after he successfully got the history exhibit removed.

Hateful Mo. Republican's Kids Urge Voters Not to Vote for Their Dad

Steve West has a history of making homophobic, anti-Semitic, and Islamophobic statements, and his adult children say he's a "fanatic."  

Catholic Food Pantry Fires Lesbian Director

A Kansas City food pantry is without a director after an accidental outing.

Black transgender woman Amber Minor killed in Missouri on Christmas Eve

Minor was shot to death in Raytown, near Kansas City.

Kansas Conservative Seeks to Oust 'Stinker' Pro-Equality Judge

A judge who ordered that marriage licenses be issued to same-sex couples should be voted out of office, says the husband of a Republican legislator.

Kansas transgender prison employee sues over alleged gender identity harassment

Shelly Lamb said she endured targeted abuse and was moved to a basement closet by the Department of Corrections.

Kansas Town Bans LGBTQ Bias, Will Investigate Antigay Politician

An activist who backed the new law says he felt his job was threatened when Olathe City Council member Karin Brownlee complained to his employer.

Is This Kansas Politician Threatening Employers of LGBTQ Activists?

Equality Kansas leaders have called for Karin Brownlee's resignation from the Olathe City Council.

Missouri Gay Bar Target of Possible Hate Crime After Pellet Gun Shooting

Local police are working with the FBI on the investigation.