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22
May

Written By Elizabeth Fuchs
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PROMO Celebrates No Anti-LGBT Bills Moving or Passing in Missouri

For the first time in recent years, the Missouri General Assembly ended regular session without a single anti-LGBT bill moving. That means there wasn’t a hearing or a floor vote on any bills where LGBT Missourians were the direct ...

16
May

Written By PROMO
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Missouri House of Representatives Advance the MONA for the First Time in Years

Tonight the General Laws Committee in the Missouri House voted in favor of the Missouri Nondiscrimination Act (MONA), HB 2100 and HB 3160. All members of General Laws who were present voted in favor. “Thank you to the Representatives on both sides ...

10
May

Written By Elizabeth Fuchs
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MO Love for MONA

As I sit here this morning reflecting on last night’s hearing, I am feeling immense joy, and my heart is overflowing with gratitude. We created change yesterday in Missouri. These days are rough. The emotional ups and downs are ...

8
May

Written By Katie Stuckenschneider
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MONA Has A Hearing

On May 9, 2018, the Missouri Nondiscrimination Act (MONA) has a hearing in the General Laws Committee in the Missouri House of Representatives. You can follow along live with the hearing on Twitter at #MONA18 and/or #MOleg. This is the 20th ...

2
May

Written By Elizabeth Fuchs
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Top 5 Missouri Legislative Updates

The latest Missouri Legislative update from our Manager of Public Policy at PROMO, Elizabeth Fuchs. Watch the whole video so you can find out for yourself what ALL five updates from the Capitol in Jefferson City are right now.

27
Mar

Written By Steph Perkins

Bad News from DC, Good News from MO

Happy LGBT Health Awareness Week! Several things are happening at the federal level that impact the health of LGBT Missourians, including religious refusals, healthcare, and the transgender military ban. Learn more below, as well as how you can take action ...

20
Mar

Written By Steph Perkins
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Equality at Missouri’s Supreme Court

Two LGBT discrimination cases are going to the Missouri Supreme Court. Lampley v. Missouri Commission on Human Rights Involves Harold Lampley, a gay man who faced discrimination from his employer because he didn’t conform to masculine stereotypes, or sex-stereotyping, ...

15
Mar

Written By Elizabeth Fuchs
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Missouri Legislative Update

The latest Missouri Legislative update from our Manager of Public Policy at PROMO, Elizabeth Fuchs. Make sure to watch the whole video as she has an exciting update on Rep. Stephens bill.

20
Feb

Written By Katie Stuckenschneider

Legislators and LGBT Advocates Speak at Equality Day

PROMO's annual Equality Day, on February 20, started off with a rally. Check out what LGBT advocates and legislators had to say about LGBT rights in Missouri. One of the sponsors of the Missouri Nondiscrimination Act, Rep. Greg Razer, is quoted ...

26
Jan

Written By Steph Perkins

Rep. Stephens Blatantly Leaves Gender Identity Out of HB 2253

This week, Rep. Mike Stephens filed HB 2253, a bill very similar to the Missouri Nondiscrimination Act, including protections for sexual orientation in employment, housing, and public accommodations. This bill has one glaring problem. HB 2253 intentionally leaves out gender identity. Our ...
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