Missouri

Missouri adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed a declaration affirming the IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

20/09/2023

Pastor removed from school board after autism 'demonic' remarks

The pastor, Rick Morrow, preaches at the Beulah Church in Missouri and live-streamed the sermon, which was watched 114,000 times.

Active shooter threat at Ford's Kansas City plant not credible

A man called Ford's safety and risk management team at about 5:20 pm local time and claimed he was armed with explosives, a rifle, and a handgun.

By REUTERS
19/07/2023

Mayor of Missouri town apologizes after saying trash collectors are 'not trying to Jew anybody'

The mayor of Odessa, made the remark at a Monday meeting of the local Board of Aldermen, amid a discussion of changes to trash pickup in the town.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
19/05/2023

Missouri Jewish leaders advocate for trans rights at state legislature

Eight bills were heard that would restrict trans children from participating in sports that align with their gender identity and limit their access to specialized medical care.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
04/02/2023

Five rabbis sue Missouri over abortion bans on religious freedom grounds

They are seeking to overturn a blanket ban on abortions except in the case of a medical emergency.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
21/01/2023
A lethal injection room at San Quentin Prison in California

US executes first transgender inmate

Nearly 20 years after Amber McLaughlin murdered her former girlfriend, the state of Missouri has put her to death. She is the first transgender woman to be executed in the US.

04/01/2023
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