Red states undercut progressive wins Lawmakers in Missouri and other Republican-run states are pushing back against the will of voters Salon · May 30, 2025
Pregnant women in Missouri can't get divorced. Critics say it fuels domestic violence The state's law requires women seeking divorce to disclose whether they're pregnant — and state judges won't finalize divorces during a pregnancy. Texas and Arkansas have similar laws on the books. WEKU · May 3, 2024
Missouri law prevents divorce during pregnancy – even in cases of violence The statute, which can lead to reproductive coercion in a state that has banned abortion, has recently gained nationwide attention The Guardian - US · Mar 15, 2024
Missouri advances measure limiting vaccines JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri House approved an anti-vaccination measure Tuesday that could tie the hands of health professionals to address future pandemics. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Mar 22, 2023
‘This is beyond belief’: Outrage after Missouri GOP makes dress code change that only affects women ‘I spent $1,200 on a suit, and I can’t wear it in the People’s House because someone who doesn’t have the range tells me that it’s inappropriate’ The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2023
The Missouri House tightens its dress code for women, to the dismay of Democrats As lawmakers met to debate House rules, one proposed requiring women to wear jackets. They ultimately passed a modified amendment (permitting cardigans), but not without vocal pushback from Democrats. WEKU · Jan 13, 2023
Mo. GOP wants dress code for women reps Lawmaker warns of "bunch of men in this room looking at your top trying to decide whether it's appropriate or not" Salon · Jan 12, 2023