Practices to “cure” individuals of their same-sex sexual orientations and transgender identities include a number of techniques ranging from shaming to hypnosis to inducing vomiting…
The spread of the Monkeypox Virus (hMPXV) — which the World Health Organization deemed a global emergency — has exposed deep disparities in the LGBTQ+…
Get the facts about Senate Bill 43: What is SB 43? SB 43 is a bill that was signed into law on June 30, 2017…
At PROMO we know how difficult of a time this is, especially for our LGBTQ family. Below is a list of resources, including sources to…
PROMO works to build and maintain strong, productive relationships with elected and appointed officials, in particular those in the State House, State Senate, and other…
Missouri’s legislative session starts in January and ends in May every year. This is when bills become laws in Missouri. The Governor may convene the…
UPDATE: PROMO is currently not accepting internship and practicum applications during this time of the pandemic. We will be posting new internship opportunities at a…
SB 843, Senator Moon's dangerous health care ban targeting transgender youth, has passed out of the Senate Seniors, Families, Military, and Veteran Affairs Committee. The…
It’s been a difficult week. Earlier this week, brave trans kids and their families joined us at the Capitol to share their stories in front…
Last night, the House General Laws Committee voted to pass the transgender youth athlete ban bills out of committee. HB 2197, which sought to ban…
Last night, Rep. Chuck Bayse (R, D47) maliciously attached a transgender athlete ban amendment to HB 2140, Rep.McGaugh’s election bill. HB2140 was then perfected. The…
After a calm week off for legislative Spring Break, our elected officials have come back in full force. Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 23 at 10:30 am,…
Since the start of legislative session, infighting among the Republican supermajority, specifically regarding the Congressional redistricting, have dominated debate time. While the Senate has been…
On Tuesday, March 1 at 12:00 pm the Senate Education Committee will hear SB 781 (Moon R-29), a dangerous attack on transgender youth in our…
We are just now ending the first week of the second regular session of the 101st Missouri General Assembly, and already PROMO is paying close…
Over the past two weeks, Missouri elected officials have witnessed the power of our voices to make change. PROMO, along with dozens of other education…
PROMO has an active presence lobbying at the Missouri Capitol on behalf of over 180,000 LGBTQ Missourians. Lobbying is simply an effort to win the…
Thank you! We did it! As of 6:00 pm, last Friday, May 14, each and every anti-LGBTQ piece of legislation in the Missouri legislature was…
Two more weeks. While it can feel like an eternity when we anticipate harmful moves by the Missouri legislature, that is how much time is…
On Monday, Missouri lawmakers advanced the Missouri Nondiscrimination Act (MONA) to the Floor calendar of the House. After languishing in the Children and Families Committee…
Today, the House Rules - Administrative Oversight Committee advanced HJR 53, a hateful attack on transgender youth in our state, all but assuring a contentious…
With just 4 weeks left in this year’s legislative session, your support is as important as ever. HJR 53, a hateful attack on transgender youth…
The Missouri Nondiscrimination Act which would add sexual orientation and gender identity to the existing Missouri Human Rights Statute. In considering this measure, the…
Less than 24 hours remain in the legislative session. As we count down the hours, PROMO’s team would like to invite you to join us…
In a pair of historic decisions, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled this morning that a case of employment discrimination of a gay man and a…
This week, the LGBT community celebrates the support of over 350 Missouri-based companies ranging from the small business to the Fortune 500 now voicing their…
SAGE of PROMO Fund strives to enhance the quality of life of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults through service, advocacy and community awareness.…
You are not incapable of making your own decisions.You are not without power. You are not disposable.You are not alone. Today the federal government stripped the…
LGBTQ Missourians need to be protected from discrimination. The Missouri Nondiscrimination Act (MONA) would add sexual orientation and gender identity to Missouri’s Human Rights Act, which…
June has been a big month for our community. The Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ people in every state, including Missouri, are protected from employment…
Today is a historic day for LGBTQ people around the country. Let there be no doubt, today marks a significant win for legal equality. In…
When LGBTQ Missourians visit their healthcare provider they often do not know or understand their rights as patients. Knowing your rights makes it easier for…
Earlier this week, I sent a message to you expressing my optimism for the future. While I do remain optimistic about the future of LGBTQ…
During the legislative session, the work comes fast and furious. The past two weeks have been no exception, as the PROMO team and LGBTQ+ advocates…
