Missouri
April 13, 2016
As advocates rally, anti-LGBT legislation advances in Missouri legislature
Spearheaded by Senator Bob Onder, SJR 39 asks voters to amend Missouri's state constitution to enshrine LGBT discrimination by prohibiting the state from imposing penalties on individuals and religious entities who refuse to participate in same-sex couple's marriage ceremonies due to "sincerely held religious beliefs."
September 10, 2014
Snapshots: Dear Prudence, Trans healthcare, Big Brother Big Sister, and more
Wonder what we’re up to at GLAAD? Be sure to check out GLAAD's Blog each week for updates about our latest work to build support for LGBT equality through news, entertainment, and online media.
September 4, 2014
Roman Catholic institutions don't stop firing LGBT employees
The streak of firings continues in St. Louis, Missouri, and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
August 27, 2014
ESPN apologizes for Michael Sam shower segment
ESPN aired a problematic segment about openly gay NFL player Michael Sam, in which reporter Josina Anderson spoke with Sam's teammates about his shower habits.
August 26, 2014
Commentary and organizing to stand with the people of Ferguson, Missouri
Since the shooting of Michael Brown, the unarmed black teenager from Ferguson, Missouri, we've seen a fair amount of commentary about the community and racism in America. GLAAD has been lifting up black LGBT leaders who have been speaking out.
August 25, 2014
Will Michael Sam make the NFL cut? #SamFans are watching
Michael Sam, the first openly gay NFL player, had three sacks in preseason games, but now faces a crucial test. It's the week that the NFL finalizes their rosters, and #SamFans are watching to see if Sam will stay with the Rams, be picked up from another team, or be cut completely from the NFL.
August 21, 2014
Ferguson shows how much work is left to do in the United States
Last week, GLAAD shared with you some of the ways in which you could stand in solidarity with the family of Michael Brown and the people of Ferguson, Missouri. As the story continues to unfold, it brings to light instances of violence and harassment experienced by people of color, as well those who are LGBT, all around the country.
August 14, 2014
How you can stand with Michael Brown's family and the people of Ferguson
GLAAD calls on its members and followers to continue to stand in support of Michael and against violence and victimization by those in authority. We've identified a few ways you can do that.
August 13, 2014
GLAAD stands with Michael Brown's family, against violence
Noting that "the LGBT community cannot be silent at this moment," GLAAD has joined sixteen other LGBT organizations issuing a letter to stand with the family of Michael Brown, the African-American teenager who was fatally shot by the police in Ferguson, Missouri.
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