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.
JANUARY 8, 2024
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WATCH: No Tip, Just Hate For 'Excellent' Gay Waiter
'Queers do not share in the wealth of GOD, and you will not share in ours' reads the note one Kansas couple left a gay waiter in place of a tip.
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The Missouri Library Association argued the law violates educational and intellectual freedom.
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Missouri High School Removes Gay Students' Yearbook Quotes
School officials deemed quotes about being out as possibly offensive to other students.
AUGUST 13, 2017
Missouri School District Sued Over Discrimination Against Transgender Girl
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AUGUST 4, 2023
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Former Student Sues School For Bullying Harassment
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