LGBT

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, March 12, 2013 - As St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay heads into the final lap of his historic bid for a…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 25, 2013 - “Are you married?” is a question most of us are asked throughout our adult lives.…

The last time transgender teen William Copeland wore a dress was to his aunt’s commitment ceremony. The 5-year-old caved to parental pressure but on his…

If you’re thirsty for a tall serving of sassy drag queen, Dieta Pepsi hits the spot.For nearly three decades, Dieta’s performed all over St. Louis,…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 11, 2009 - When Kelly Hamilton was 5, he stole his little brother’s tighty whities. He hid his…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 7, 2013 - Twenty-six-year-old Lindsay Toler of Tower Grove calls herself queer.The Mizzou alum…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 6, 2013 - The Webster Groves City Council has unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s…

The gay and lesbian community is pushing to be included in a state law to protect against discrimination. The nonpartisan political action committee…

The Advocate has listed St. Louis as its number 15 pick on its list of the "Gayest Cities in America" for 2013.Ranking criteria included points for the…

It was another year of incremental progress for the LGBT community in St. Louis.Three communities – Kirkwood, Maplewood and Ferguson – added sexual…