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Missouri Representatives File HB 2051, the "Don't Say Gay" bill, to silence LGBT Youth and Communities
(April 20, 2012) Missouri has it's own "Don't Say Gay" bill, and it was just referred to committee this week. This bill would eliminate discussions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in public schools, prohibit teachers from addressing bullying based on sexual orientation, and likely ban gay-straight alliances.
PROMO Launches OkToSayGay.org to Combat the "Don't Say Gay" bill
(April 23, 2012) Let us get right to the point. We are asking you to continue taking action against House Bill 2051, which we are calling the “Don’t Say Gay” bill because it attempts to remove discussion of sexual orientation from public schools.
Thank you to Gov. Nixon for vetoing HB1219
(March 16, 2012) Thank you, Governor Nixon, for vetoing HB1219, a dangerous bill that would make it easier to discriminate in Missouri.
Jackson County Nondiscrimination Protections Extended to Housing and Public Accommodations
(February 27, 2012) Today, the Jackson County Legislature unanimously voted to update the County Codes to protect the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community (LGBT) from discrimination in housing and public accommodations.
Richmond Heights Adds Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity to Nondiscrimination Ordinance
(March 19, 2012) This evening, the Richmond Heights City Council passed an ordinance that would include nondiscrimination protections for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
Clayton Domestic Partner Registry
(January 24, 2012) This evening, the City of Clayton's Board of Aldermen introduced and passed an ordinance to create a domestic partner registry for the City.
2011 Year in Review
(December 15, 2011) First and foremost, allow us to extend a huge THANK YOU to the PROMO community of supporters and allies. In a challenging year, within a challenging state, PROMO has managed not just to survive, but to thrive, winning key victories on behalf of the LGBT community.
Clayton Unanimously Supports LGBT Nondiscrimination Protections
(November 22, 2011) This evening, the Clayton City Council introduced and passed, unanimously, legislation that would include nondiscrimination protections for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Through the leadership of Mayor Linda Goldstein and the Clayton City Council, Clayton will become the third city in St. Louis County to pass a nondiscrimination ordinance inclusive of both sexual orientation and gender identity.
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PROMO is Missouri's statewide organization advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender equality through legislative action, electoral politics, grassroots organizing, and community education. We identify LGBT rights supporters, educate them on the issues, give them the tools and the confidence to participate in the political process, and get results. PROMO's goals are to help LGBT Missourians create a supportive and visible community, become active in the democratic process, and work for their equal protection under the law. We build community awareness and grassroots support for LGBT equality and increase civic participation of LGBT Missourians.