LGBTQ /tags/lgbtq LGBTQ en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT Missouri state representative wants to protect libraries from government interference /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-01-17/missouri-state-representative-wants-to-protect-libraries-from-government-interference State Rep. Wick Thomas, who worked as a librarian, is hoping to educate colleagues about why libraries are vital to communities. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2025-01-17/missouri-state-representative-wants-to-protect-libraries-from-government-interference Sarah Kellogg, Jason Rosenbaum Missouri judge upholds state ban on transgender care for minors /news-briefs/2024-11-25/missouri-judge-upholds-state-ban-on-transgender-care-for-minors In a decision released Monday, a Missouri judge ruled the law did not violate the state constitution, saying there is lack of consensus on whether gender-affirming care for minors is appropriate and safe. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:57:42 GMT /news-briefs/2024-11-25/missouri-judge-upholds-state-ban-on-transgender-care-for-minors Sarah Fentem A Missouri teacher founded LGBT History Month 30 years ago. It’s now in 20 countries /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-10-07/missouri-teacher-founded-lgbt-history-month History teacher Rodney Wilson began the work which led to LGBT History Month on the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus in 1994. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:35:25 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-10-07/missouri-teacher-founded-lgbt-history-month Miya Norfleet How broken bones and roller derby led Gabe Montesanti home /race-identity-and-faith/2024-09-30/st-louis-author-gabe-montesanti-roller-derby-home Gabe Montesanti moved to St. Louis to further her education as a writer, but little did she know she would find so much more in the world of roller derby. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2024-09-30/st-louis-author-gabe-montesanti-roller-derby-home Darrious Varner Global mpox emergency spurs St. Louis patients to seek vaccine /news-briefs/2024-08-23/global-mpox-emergency-spurs-st-louis-patients-to-seek-vaccine Although the smallpox-related virus is surging in other parts of the world, doctors in St. Louis said cases are still low in the region. But they say vaccinations can keep the risk of future spread low. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 22:36:40 GMT /news-briefs/2024-08-23/global-mpox-emergency-spurs-st-louis-patients-to-seek-vaccine Sarah Fentem Francis Howell School Board again tables vote on bathroom measure for trans students /education/2024-08-15/francis-howell-school-board-bathroom-trans-students-book-bans Opponents of the policies are threatening legal action if the board passes measures requiring students to use bathrooms and locker rooms that match the sex on their birth certificates. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 05:05:00 GMT /education/2024-08-15/francis-howell-school-board-bathroom-trans-students-book-bans Lauren Brennecke Missouri leads 7 state challenge to transgender health care protections /health-science-environment/2024-07-11/missouri-leads-challenge-federal-transgender-health-care-protections In one of four cases between a provider of gender-affirming care and the Missouri Attorney General, a judge has ruled that Missouri’s consumer protection law does not authorize Andrew Bailey’s sweeping demands for unredacted records. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-07-11/missouri-leads-challenge-federal-transgender-health-care-protections Annelise Hanshaw Judge rules Missouri AG has no right to medical records of transgender minors at Wash U /health-science-environment/2024-07-08/missouri-andrew-bailey-denied-transgender-minor-records In one of four cases between a provider of gender-affirming care and the Missouri Attorney General, a judge has ruled that Missouri’s consumer protection law does not authorize Andrew Bailey’s sweeping demands for unredacted records. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 18:41:58 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-07-08/missouri-andrew-bailey-denied-transgender-minor-records Annelise Hanshaw Photos: Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupt St. Louis Pride Parade /culture-history/2024-06-30/photos-pro-palestinian-protesters-interrupt-st-louis-pride-parade The protesters blocked the parade route for a little over an hour on Sunday. They were protesting the parade because Boeing, which supplies weapons to Israel, is a major sponsor of the event. Sun, 30 Jun 2024 23:47:37 GMT /culture-history/2024-06-30/photos-pro-palestinian-protesters-interrupt-st-louis-pride-parade Sophie Proe, Brian Moline Queer Writes centers writing and storytelling from St. Louis LGBTQ creatives /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-06-27/queer-writes-centers-writing-and-storytelling-from-st-louis-lgbtq-creatives In its second year, Queer Writes incorporates more diversity in performance and LGBTQ+ experiences. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-06-27/queer-writes-centers-writing-and-storytelling-from-st-louis-lgbtq-creatives Miya Norfleet