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.
April 21, 2023
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Missouri's Largest Library System Boots Pride Displays in Kids, Teen Areas
The state has new rules regarding "age-inappropriate" materials in public libraries.
June 8, 2023
Op-ed: For Gays, Life in Lawrence, Kan., Keeps Getting Worse
This man found Lawrence, a college town in Kansas, a liberal refuge in his youth. Somehow, things have changed.
June 1, 2015
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.
July 8, 2022
Kansas Library Removes LGBTQ+ Books in Order to Keep Lease
St. Marys Public Library yielded to city commission demands influenced by the Society of St. Pius X, an anti-LGBTQ+ group, which has sparked concerns over censorship of LGBTQ+ content.
November 24, 2023
Kansas Librarians Sue After Being Fired Over Autism Display Mistaken for LGBTQ+ Support
They intended to support autism awareness and neurodiversity, but were fired because conservatives in town thought their colorful display supported the LGBTQ+ community.
September 18, 2023
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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July 8, 2015
Erie, Pennsylvania, Declares Itself LGBTQ+ Sanctuary City
The city vows to stand up against any anti-LGBTQ+ laws passed at the county, state, or national level.
August 1, 2023
Catholic Hate Group Petitions to End Drag Queen Christmas Show
The holiday event featuring RuPaul's Drag Race alumni was called an "insult to the birth of Christ and human dignity."
December 2, 2019
Librarians in Missouri Could Face Jail Over Sexually Explicit Books
The Missouri Library Association argued the law violates educational and intellectual freedom.Â
August 30, 2022
Dispatches From the Heartland: What It's Like to Be Queer in Kansas
In her new book, No Place Like Home, journalist C.J. Janovy chronicles the struggles and joys of LGBT people putting down roots in Kansas. Read an exclusive excerpt below.
February 14, 2018
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.
September 19, 2023
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.
August 19, 2015
Can Pride Be a Little Less White This Year?
Our community needs to foster inclusivity if we have any chance against Trump's agenda, writes Rev. Irene Monroe.
May 30, 2018
For Pride, Run for Office
"It won't be easy - hard fought battles for what's right rarely are - but our community, especially our youth, needs you."
June 1, 2021
Op-Ed: HIV Quarantines? They Already Exist
Jim Morrison, host of the political show For & Against, examines how HIV criminalization laws endanger everyone by singling out HIV-positive citizens.
May 15, 2013
Wendy Davis: Bathroom Bills Are Part of the War on Women
The legislative attacks on LGBT equality and reproductive rights are a coordinated offensive, say former Texas Sen. Wendy Davis and LPAC executive director Beth Shipp.
April 14, 2016
Election Results for LGBT Voters: In The States
The highest profile races are often at the federal level, but state legislatures and city leaders can make a big difference in LGBT lives.
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November 3, 2014
Hall of Fame Part Two
Any celebration of the The Advocate's founding in 1967 must honor the LGBT rights heroes that we've covered for 45 years. With one honoree named per year, the list will be announced in segments and culminate in an event in Los Angeles this month.
March 19, 2012
Super Bowl points spotlight on National Gay Flag Football League
The league features fiery competition and an active plan to help the local community, while gaining support from the NFL.
February 10, 2024
These cities are stepping up to provide sanctuary to trans people
As the Trump administration targets the transgender community at the federal level, there are cities looking to protect trans youth.
November 4, 2025