As Missouri lawmakers continue attacking LGBTQ+ rights, one city is taking a stand against hate
The Columbia City Council voted 6-1 on Monday night to declare the city an LGBTQ+ safe haven.
February 21, 2024
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Trans Boys Sue University of Missouri Over Denying Them Gender-Affirming Care
A recently enacted state law bans most such care for minors but allows those already receiving it to continue — but the university ceased providing the care altogether.
November 17, 2023
Victory for Students: LGBTQ+ Resource Center Reopens at Missouri University
Amid a surge of student activism, Southeast Missouri State University reverses a decision to close the center.
September 22, 2023
WATCH: Mizzou is Ready for Spirit Day
The University of Missouri's student athletes are helping to stand up for LGBT youth.
October 6, 2015
$1 Million Gift to Journalism School Will Go Toward LGBT Education
A University of Missouri School of Journalism alum had a lot to give his alma mater last week.
April 27, 2015
Missouri Football Star, NFL Hopeful Michael Sam, Comes Out
Michael Sam, a defensive lineman for University of Missouri, and a hopeful for the NFL draft this spring, came out in an interview with the New York Times.
February 9, 2014
End the War Against Transgender Student Athletes
Justice Horn, who struggled to come out to his wrestling team at the University of Missouri, takes a stand for his trans peers.
January 31, 2020
Gay lacrosse coach out after nine seasons
The gay coach of the University of Missouri men's lacrosse team was told his contract will not be renewed after nine seasons. Team leaders said Kyle Hawkins was dismissed because of his job performance, not his sexual orientation.
May 15, 2007
Missouri attorney general is investigating providers of gender-affirming care to youth
One advocate said the investigation has created a “hostile environment” for the local trans and healthcare communities.
May 28, 2024
Washington University Transgender Center Stops Prescribing Medications to Minor Patients
A new Missouri law allows current patients to continue receiving care, but a provision of that statute makes prescribing those medications “untenable.”
September 12, 2023
Missouri Suddenly Has Marriage Equality and Recognition
Antigay Missouri lawmakers may not like it, but they're powerless to stop the state from recognizing gay and lesbian marriages this month.
November 5, 2014
Missouri billboards falsely claim abortion referendum involves 'child gender surgery'
Some billboards warn voters to “STOP Child Gender Surgery,” even though the amendment to legalize abortion on the Nov. 5 ballot doesn’t mention gender-affirming care.
October 18, 2024
Missouri Governor Has Excuses Why LGBTQ+ Exhibit Yanked From Capitol
The governor claims the exhibit was moved to an adjacent building because it didn't receive legal approval, but Democrats say that excuse doesn't hold water.
September 8, 2021
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.
September 2, 2021
Michael Sam: Missouri Bill Undermines Our Dignity
The first openly gay man drafted by the NFL is sounding off on a proposed anti-LGBT amendment in the state that helped him make history.
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April 4, 2016
Gay Student Rejected from Mo. College for 'Misuse of God's Gifts'
Hannibal-LaGrange University initially accepted Chase Martinson's application for readmission -- but then administrators discovered he was gay.
March 21, 2014
Spate of racist text messages goes out after Trump's election
"You have been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation," says a racist message circulating in several states.
November 7, 2024
Dem Challenger Calls Sen. Hawley's Obsession With Masculinity Creepy
This Marine combat veteran and LGBTQ+ ally thinks Sen. Josh Hawley's obsession with masculinity is weird.
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January 6, 2023
Hundreds Stand For Michael Sam Against Westboro Demonstration
Hoards of Mizzou fans showed their support for Michael Sam as the Westboro Baptist Church came to spread their hate.
February 16, 2014