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Missouri Republican candidate burns LGBTQ+ books with flamethrower and posts the video online (exclusive)

Valentina Gomez is facing growing backlash for an incendiary stunt against LGBTQ+ books. Queer rights groups are calling her out.

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

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

Missouri Republican's antigay slur-filled posts remain on Instagram despite violating Meta’s policies

The wannabe politician used slurs to describe LGBTQ+ people multiple times in videos on social media.

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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 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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Two Students Sue School District for Banning LGBTQ+ Books

"We must protect this right, including educators' and students' rights to talk and learn about race and gender in schools," a representative from the ACLU of Missouri said.

Missouri Republicans pivot from attacking LGBTQ+ lives to focus on childcare and education issues

The state’s top Republican leaders have announced that LGBTQ+ issues will no longer be at the forefront of their legislative agenda as the state’s annual legislative session reconvenes.

Missouri Democrat defends trans grandchild against GOP secretary of state candidate’s attack

Barbara Phifer draws the line at political attacks by Valentina Gomez on her kids and trans grandchild.

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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.

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.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff to tackle Republican book bans at Manhattan roundtable discussion (exclusive)

He will talk about the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to fight these threats to students’ civil rights.

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.

Aide to N.J. mayor loses job over support of anti-LGBTQ+ sister running for Missouri office

“Different beliefs shouldn't divide us,” Jonathan Gomez-Noriega said in a statement.

Facebook Is Loving This Man’s Honest Depiction of Drag Queen Story Hour

The GOP makes it seem like drag queens are performing nightclub shows in front of kids at story hour events when they are actually inspiring children’s love of reading in over-the-top costumes.

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Homeless to Hero: Morgan Keenan

After struggling with homelessness and familial rejection in his youth, Morgan Keenan founded the Missouri GSA Network to help give voice to students silenced like he was.

Book ban attempts surge to record highs in 2023

The number of titles targeted rose 65 percent over 2022, according to the American Library Association.

Georgia Senate passes bill banning American Library Association from state libraries

The bill’s sponsors blamed the group’s new “Marxist lesbian” president for the legislation.

Can I Just Use the Girls' Bathroom?

This week marks 40 years since I first asked an elementary school official if I could use the girls’ bathroom, beginning my struggle to live as my true self.

Utah auditor slams legislature for making him 'bathroom monitor' after 'snitch form' flooded with memes

After receiving thousands of meme submissions to a form used to report transgender people in bathrooms, Utah's auditor shared scathing words for the legislature tasking him with the role.

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.