Missouri School Employees Who Sued Over Optional Race Primer Get Dismissed As Frivolous
Two white employees of a Missouri school district claim that an anti-racism training violated their free speech rights.
A U.S. appeals court panel is unlikely to revive their claims as the training was not required and several people opted out without consequence. [ more ]
Missouri GOP Candidate Torches Books in Bizarre Stunt for Office With No Book-Banning Power
A 24-year-old Republican candidate for secretary of state in Missouri is campaigning on an anti-LGBTQ platform.
The candidate posted a video of herself burning LGBTQ books and proclaiming that she would eradicate any mention of LGBTQ identity from schools and libraries.
The video has reached 2.3 million viewers and Twitter has restricted its visibility due to potential violation of rules against Hateful Conduct. [ more ]
ESPN NFL Draft Analyst: Missouri's Darius Robinson Is 'Steelers-ey' Defensive Lineman
Darius Robinson, a defensive lineman from Missouri, is generating buzz as a first-round prospect for the 2024 NFL Draft.
Robinson's versatility, scheme flexibility, and pro-ready physique make him an attractive player for teams like the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers. [ more ]
Jean Carnahan, First Woman to Represent Missouri in U.S. Senate, Dies at 90
Jean Carnahan, the first woman to represent Missouri in the U.S. Senate, has passed away at the age of 90.
She was appointed to the Senate in 2000 after her husband's death and served for nearly two years before losing a reelection campaign in 2002. [ more ]
Missouri Republicans add trans bathroom ban to 'parents' rights' education bill
Missouri Republicans are pushing for a 'parents' rights' education bill that would impose more restrictions on LGBTQ+ students and LGBTQ+ content in schools.
The bill has been amended to include regulations on restroom and locker room usage for transgender students, barring them from using facilities that align with their gender identity. [ more ]
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Missouri just debated 8 anti-trans bills in a single day
Lawmakers in Missouri have introduced a total of 49 anti-transgender bills this month.
The proposed bills aim to restrict trans people's access to healthcare, bathrooms, and facilities, as well as deny legal recognition of their gender identity. [ more ]
Missouri is ground zero for the firehose of anti-trans legislation | Erin Reed
Lawmakers in Missouri are focusing on passing legislation targeting transgender people in various aspects of their lives, including healthcare and bathroom use.
Missouri is just one example of a larger trend in the US, where there is an increasing number of bills being proposed to target transgender and LGBTQ+ people across the country. [ more ]
Missouri Voters Start Signature Drive to Put Abortion Rights on November Ballot
A coalition of abortion rights groups in Missouri is collecting signatures to place a state constitutional amendment on the ballot, aiming to protect abortion access up to the point of fetal viability.
The proposed amendment would require the state to use the least restrictive means in regulating abortion after the point of fetal viability. [ more ]