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Fighting for LGBT job and housing rights in two different ways

Alexandra Olgin — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:18:49 +0000

In November we told you about the debate in the Missouri legislature over including sexual orientation and gender identity in the Human Rights act. It would offer protection to make sure LGBT aren’t discriminated for housing and employment discrimination. There are two groups trying to achieve the same goal in two different ways. One organization is trying to get the state legislature to change policy, while another wants to leave the decision to voters on the ballot in 2014.

LGBT rights activists rally at the statehouse

jenn cooper — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:41:58 +0000

Dozens of people rallied at the Missouri Capitol today for what a gay and lesbian rights group has promoted as "Equality Day."

The gathering coincided with the second day of U.S. Supreme Court hearings into the Defense of Marriage Act and related issues. Several Democratic lawmakers attended the event.

Claire Cook is a regional field organizer for PROMO, the LGBT advocacy group that organized the Jefferson City rally. She said her group wants to bring awareness both to the community and to legislators.

Mo. Supreme Court Considering The Link Between Benefits And Marriage

editor — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:21:59 +0000

Should certain state benefits be limited only to married couples, even though that could discriminate against gays and lesbians in Missouri?

That's one of the questions the Missouri Supreme Court will be considering after hearing arguments today in the case of Kelly Glossip, whose partner, Cpl. Dennis Englehard, was killed in the line of duty as a state trooper.

Glossip sued in 2010 after he was denied Englehard's survivor benefits.

Mo. Supreme Court to hear 2 prominent court cases

Associated Press — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:57:44 +0000

The state Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments this week in cases involving school transfers and survivor's benefits for the gay partner of a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper.

Both cases are to be argued before the high court Wednesday.

Cpl. Dennis Engelhard was killed in 2009 while investigating a Christmas Day accident on Interstate 44 southwest of St. Louis. His partner sued for survivor's benefits, but their 15-year relationship is not recognized by the state.

House reprentative pushes for new school bullying policies

Tyler Greever — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:44:12 +0000

A Missouri House Representative is pushing for new school bullying policies. Representative Sue Allen’s House Bill 134 was heard at a public hearing this morning by the Committee for Elementary and Secondary Education.

Truman State adds to non-discrimination policy

Maoling Xiong — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:54:09 +0000

The Truman State Board of Governors voted to add sexual orientation to their non-discrimination policy on Saturday.

Battle continues over LGBT protection in Missouri's Human Rights Act

Alexandra Olgin — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:54:52 +0000

The current human rights act in Missouri says, to discriminate against any person because of “race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, or familial status” is illegal, but it doesn’t cover gender identity and sexual orientation. It’s not just in Missouri, right now 29 states have no protections for sexual orientation and 34 have no discrimination protections for transgender individuals.

Aaron Malin is the co-founder of Missourians for Equality, an organization that is attempting to take the issue of employment and housing discrimination of LGBT members to a ballot in 2014. The proposal would be an amendment to the current legal definition of discrimination in Missouri.

By the Numbers: How LGBT Missourians experience the world [INFORGRAPHIC]

Lukas Udstuen and Charles Minshew — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:20:00 +0000

LGBT Missourians are disproportionately impacted by various health problems according to the Missouri Foundation for Health’s August 2012 “Responding to LGBT Health Disparities” report. These statistics paint a picture of how LGBT Missourians experience the world.

Numerous health problems disproportionately impact LGBT Missourians

Lukas Udstuen — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:20:00 +0000

A wealth of factors are leading to poorer health outcomes within Missouri’s LGBT community.

Newscast for August 28, 2012

Rehman Tungekar — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 23:47:09 +0000

Regional news from the KBIA Newsroom, including:

The University of Missouri Press will remain open
Report says LGBT Missourians tend to be less healthy, have less access to care
Cole County judge strikes down language in Mo. health care measure
Lawsuit challenges Mo. on cellphone tracking