Missouri expert witness opposing gender-affirming care for minors faces credibility questions
The psychology professor has some questionable beliefs and a retracted study.
October 06 2024 10:16 AM
CONTACTAbout UsCAREER OPPORTUNITIESADVERTISE WITH USPRIVACY POLICYPRIVACY PREFERENCESTERMS OF USELEGAL NOTICE
© 2025 Equal Entertainment LLC.
All Rights reserved
All Rights reserved
By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use.
Missouri
Meta disables far-right Republican's Instagram after months of antigay, slur-filled posts
“It is unfortunate that it took Meta months, and multiple high-profile posts with anti-LGBTQ slurs and hate, to finally make good on fully enforcing its own hate speech policies for accounts like this,” GLAAD’s Sarah Kate Ellis told The Advocate, responding to Valentina Gomez's account being disabled.
September 24 2024 11:35 AM
St. Louis cop out of job after controversial LGBTQ+ bar crash arrest
Ramelle Wallace, who arrested the co-owner of popular gay bar Bar:PM in St. Louis after cops crashed into it, no longer works for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
September 17 2024 3:57 PM
Anti-LGBTQ+ Republican trounced in Missouri Republican primary. Was it worth her brother’s cushy job?
”I was a nobody and God transformed me into one of the most feared, respected, and loved women in American politics,” she said.
August 07 2024 4:17 PM
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.
August 05 2024 1:20 PM
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.
True
July 17 2024 2:49 PM
Missouri school district must pay trans student $4 million after barring him from boys bathrooms
Justices determined that the plaintiff was discriminated against for having "female genitalia" when the district "does not speculate, inspect, or otherwise inquire as to the genitalia of other male students.”
June 06 2024 9:03 AM
Kansas City's ex-LGBTQ Commission chair Justice Horn opens up about why he resigned (exclusive)
Justice Horn spoke to The Advocate exclusively about his decision to quit his job and move to a quieter area.
May 17 2024 5:53 PM
Harrison Butker’s ‘inaccurate, ill-informed and woefully out of step' sexist speech is fact-checked by GLAAD
LGBTQ+ media advocacy group GLAAD issued a fact-check calling out some of the false and misleading things the ultra-conservative Kansas City Chiefs player said during a graduation ceremony.
May 15 2024 6:54 PM
Watch: 'Creepy' conservative influencer mocked for filming in all-gender restroom at Kansas City airport
A far-right media personality with Turning Point USA revealed that the only danger in a public bathroom is a right-wing extremist with a camera.
April 05 2024 4:36 PM
Conservative school board candidates handed humiliating loss in St. Louis area
Out of 13 candidates endorsed by local right-wing radio talk show host Marc Cox, zero won their races this week.
April 03 2024 4:30 PM
Missouri Republicans want to force teachers to register as sex offenders for supporting trans students
Missouri's House Bill 2885 would send teachers who use students' chosen names and pronouns to prison for up to five years.
March 04 2024 12:05 PM
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 12:31 PM
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.
February 07 2024 3:51 PM
Headaches continue for St. Louis gay bar after cops crashed SUV into building
After months of wrangling, the city of St. Louis first warned the building owners where the bar resides of the property’s condemnation before backing off.
February 05 2024 1:30 PM
Missouri Republicans add trans bathroom ban to 'parents' rights' education bill
"It is a statewide issue that your biological sex matches which locker room and which restroom you're going into," said Republican Sen. Nick Schroer.
January 26 2024 9:55 AM
New video from St. Louis police crash into gay bar shows aggressive officer, raises questions
The police officer threatened a bystander with arrest after handcuffing the bar’s owner for raising his voice.
January 23 2024 12:29 PM
A father emotionally defends his transgender son against Missouri lawmakers
"It's actually surprisingly easy to be a parent to a trans kid," Rabbi Daniel Bogard told Missouri legislators. "The only hard part we have experienced is you all."
January 19 2024 3:08 PM
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 08 2024 5:42 PM
Black transgender woman Amber Minor killed in Missouri on Christmas Eve
Minor was shot to death in Raytown, near Kansas City.
January 03 2024 5:14 PM