Parson rationale for removing LGTBQ exhibit from Missouri Capitol called into question [View all]

Fireworks this week over the sudden removal of an LGBTQ history exhibit from the museum in the Missouri Capitol caught the attention of John Cunning.

For 24 years before he retired in 2018, Cunning oversaw the museum as part of his job at Missouri State Parks.

So when he read Gov. Mike Parson’s explanation for removing the exhibit — that it didn’t get the necessary pre-approval of the board of public buildings — Cunning says he was “befuddled.”

“In the 24 years I was involved with the state museum, we didn’t have to go to the governor’s office or to the board of public buildings to get permission to put up an exhibit,” Cunning said in an interview Friday morning. “That never happened.”

Read more: https://missouriindependent.com/2021/09/03/parson-rationale-for-removing-lgtbq-exhibit-from-missouri-capitol-called-into-question/