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 8, 2024
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Lesbian Jolie Justus Loses Kansas City Mayoral Race
Justus lost to fellow City Council member Quinton Lucas in a race where her sexual orientation was a nonissue.
June 18, 2019
Kansas Conservative Seeks to Oust 'Stinker' Pro-Equality Judge
A judge who ordered that marriage licenses be issued to same-sex couples should be voted out of office, says the husband of a Republican legislator.
October 27, 2014
Two New Missouri Schools Have All Gender-Neutral Restrooms
North Kansas City school district officials say the gender-neutral design enhances privacy and security.
August 16, 2018
Kansas Democratic lawmaker who voted against transgender people loses primary election
Attacking the rights of transgender Americans doesn’t appear to be a winning strategy.
August 8, 2024
Kansas School District OK's Anti-Trans Restroom, Sports Policy
The Gardner Edgerton School District has barred transgender students from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identity and using their preferred restrooms.
November 8, 2022
GOP Official Out After 'Reservation' Comment on Gay Native American
A Kansas Republican said congressional candidate Sharice Davids  "will be sent back packing to the reservation."
October 15, 2018
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
Kansas Town Bans LGBTQ Bias, Will Investigate Antigay Politician
An activist who backed the new law says he felt his job was threatened when Olathe City Council member Karin Brownlee complained to his employer.
December 5, 2019
Kansas transgender prison employee sues over alleged gender identity harassment
Shelly Lamb said she endured targeted abuse and was moved to a basement closet by the Department of Corrections.
January 27, 2024
Kansas City Bans Conversion Therapy for Youth
So-called ex-gays spoke out against the local ordinance.
November 15, 2019
Faith-Based Shelter Won't Accept Same-Sex Married Couples
The head of City Union Mission says the shelter will not house same-sex couples together, even if they are able to legally marry in Kansas and Missouri.
November 18, 2014
Is This Kansas Politician Threatening Employers of LGBTQ Activists?
Equality Kansas leaders have called for Karin Brownlee's resignation from the Olathe City Council.
November 20, 2019
Hateful Mo. Republican's Kids Urge Voters Not to Vote for Their Dad
Steve West has a history of making homophobic, anti-Semitic, and Islamophobic statements, and his adult children say he's a "fanatic."Â Â
November 1, 2018
Missouri Gay Bar Target of Possible Hate Crime After Pellet Gun Shooting
Local police are working with the FBI on the investigation.
June 6, 2023
Catholic Food Pantry Fires Lesbian Director
A Kansas City food pantry is without a director after an accidental outing.
May 16, 2014
No Jail Time for Two Cops Who Assaulted Black Trans Woman on Video
The officers received suspended sentences and unsupervised probation.
November 15, 2022
Black transgender woman Amber Minor killed in Missouri on Christmas Eve
Minor was shot to death in Raytown, near Kansas City.
January 3, 2024