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Illinois’ passage of a bill legalizing same-sex marriage was covered by:

Our suit on behalf of Larry Flynt to uncover execution procedures was covered by the:

ST. LOUIS — Concerned that the state is hiding information, publisher Larry Flynt is trying to uncover its plans to execute Joseph Franklin on Nov. 20. Flynt, who was paralyzed in 1978 by Joseph Franklin, has advocated that Franklin should be punished by spending the remainder of his life in prison, rather than be killed by the state and put out of his misery.

Congratulations, Illinois, for joining the growing number of states that are honoring marriage by including gay and lesbian families. It’s great for Missouri to now have two neighbors that provide protections for loving families. We know the majority of Missourians support marriage for same-sex couples. It’s time for Missouri to join Illinois and Iowa in treating all families equally. It is our goal to do whatever is necessary to make sure that day comes soon for Missourians.

The Missouri Supreme Court ruling in the Glossip v. MO Department of Transporation and Highway Patrol Employees’ Retirement System was covered by:

On Oct. 29, in an incredibly disappointing decision, the Missouri Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's ruling and denied survivor benefits to Kelly Glossip, partner of Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper, Corporal Dennis Engelhard. Dennis died on Christmas Day in 2009 from injuries he sustained after being struck by a vehicle while on duty.

Stories about the new execution protocol were covered by the:

ST. LOUIS, MO — Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation filed a First Amendment lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a state statute that prohibits identifying any current or former member of the execution team without permission from the Missouri Department of Correction’s director.

After being embarrassed by the revelation of records that it tried to keep secret, the Missouri Department of Corrections (MODOC) moved today to shield its execution drug supply from public scrutiny. In its new execution protocol, the MODOC redefined its execution team to include anyone involved in supplying the drugs used to kill inmates.