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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.

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.”

Missouri Supreme Court to Hear Two LGBT Rights Cases

The cases both involve whether a ban on sex discrimination can extend to sexual orientation and gender identity.

Justice Samuel Alito wishes homophobia was acceptable

The conservative Supreme Court justice thought jurors who were dismissed for their antigay religious beliefs were treated unfairly.

Missouri expert witness opposing gender-affirming care for minors faces credibility questions

The psychology professor has some questionable beliefs and a retracted study.

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.

Did This Man Get Away With Harassing a Gay Employee?

The judges ruled the gay man had no case because there's no law in Missouri to protect people from discrimination for being gay. 

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 to drop appeal against lesbian seeking to become foster parent

Now that a Missouri law banning same-sex sexual contact has been struck from the books, the state's attorney general says he will drop his case against a Kansas City lesbian, Lisa Johnston (pictured on right) is suing for the right to become a foster parent.

PHOTOS: Marry Me in St. Louis

Marriage equality came to the Show-Me State Wednesday by way of a court ruling in St. Louis, the only city where same-sex couples can currently receive marriage licenses in the state.

Everything You Need to Know About Missouri Marriage

Updated December 15: Get up to speed on the complex state of marriage equality in Missouri.

These 4 states don't allow pregnant women to get a divorce

Three states have laws that prevent a divorce from being finalized if the woman is pregnant, and one state has no law, but mandates it anyway.

WATCH: Latest Marriage Wins Aren't as Simple as They Seem

Last week saw two victories in Southern states, but there may be bumps in the road before the cases get much further.

Missouri Marriage Ban Struck Down

Same-sex couples in Missouri should be able to begin applying for marriage licenses immediately.

WATCH: Missouri's Marriage Ban Heads to Court Today

A state judge will hear oral arguments for and against Missouri's constitutional amendment prohibiting the recognition of legal same-sex marriages in a court in Jackson County today.

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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Marriage Ruling Whips-Up Flag Flap in Missouri

Dent County will fly the flag at half-staff over public buildings the 26th of each month for the next year to protest what a county official calls a 'despicable' ruling.

South Dakota Marriage Ban Struck Down

The judge's ruling is strongly worded in favor of equality, but it's on hold to allow the state to appeal.

Lawsuit Seeks to Halt Joint Taxes by Mo. Same-Sex Couples

The Missouri Baptist Convention and other marriage equality opponents want to keep same-sex couples from filing joint tax returns.

GOP Won't Censure Gay Republican Over Marriage Equality Support — Yet

The Jackson County Republican Party is forming a committee to consider censuring Rep. Chris Sander at some point.

Equal Marriage Recognition Suits Filed in La., Mo.

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