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Missouri School District Sued Over Discrimination Against Transgender Girl

The transgender student was suspended for refusing to use the boys’ bathroom and harassed by other students when she did.

Missouri Attorney General Sets Severe Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care

The regulation affects both transgender adults and youth.

Missouri ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors upheld by judge

Lambda Legal and the ACLU of Missouri, representing the families and organizations suing to challenge the ban, plan to appeal.

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.

Advocates Protest Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills in Missouri Legislature

They rallied against the rash of anti-LGBTQ+ bills being introduced by Missouri Republicans.

Missouri Judge Halts Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Adults and Youth

The restrictions were set to go into effect on Thursday.

Equal Marriage Recognition Suits Filed in La., Mo.

LGBT organizations are taking aim at discriminatory marriage laws in two traditionally conservative states.

Missouri judge says lesbian can be foster mom

The Missouri Department of Social Services improperly denied a woman's application to become a foster parent because she is a lesbian, a judge ruled on Friday.

Missouri Families Sue to Block Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

The ban on care for trans minors and certain adults is set to go into effect August 28.

Missouri Judge Orders State to Recognize Outside Same-Sex Marriages

A judge's ruling on marriage equality may affect at least 5,400 same-sex couples across the state of Missouri.

Missouri Republican Gov. Signs Gender-Affirming Care Ban, Anti-Trans Sports Bill

It's now the 20th state to ban gender-affirming care for minors.

Missouri Judge Will Be Replaced in Transgender Health Care Case

The plaintiffs had sought to replace Steven Ohmer, and he agreed to step aside..

Missouri GOP Ends Dem's 39-Hour Filibuster of Antigay Bill

Republicans were able to cut off a filibuster and advance an antigay "religious freedom" law.

Missouri Judge Blocks GOP Attorney General’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

She issued a temporary injunction that lasts until after she’s had an opportunity to hear some arguments in the case.

Republicans running for governor are some of the most extremist candidates in the country. Here they are

The Advocate reviewed the anti-LGBTQ+ records of some of the country’s most prominent GOP candidates for governor. It's not pretty...or accepting.

Missouri Leads Nation in Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation in 2023, Says ACLU

Cruelty toward queer and trans people is one of the features employed by GOP lawmakers and not a bug of their legislation.

Michael Sam Puts Spotlight on Missouri's LGBT Laws

Michael Sam's historic recruitment may help boost efforts to gain LGBT rights in Missouri.