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Transgender Youth Face Hurdles Getting Gender-Affirming Care Even When It's Legal

Legal battles and provider concerns can complicate access to gender-affirming care.

Victory for Students: LGBTQ+ Resource Center Reopens at Missouri University

Amid a surge of student activism, Southeast Missouri State University reverses a decision to close the center.

Missouri Transgender Girl Wins Homecoming Queen and the Right Loses It

Tristan Young’s crowning as homecoming queen at a Missouri high school sparks an outpouring of support and ignites a fierce battle in the war of words online.

Missouri Republican Vows to Burn 'Woke Pornographic Books' If Elected Governor

State Sen. Bill Eigel said he didn't burn books but instead empty boxes in a recent video, however.

Washington University Transgender Center Stops Prescribing Medications to Minor Patients

A new Missouri law allows current patients to continue receiving care, but a provision of that statute makes prescribing those medications “untenable.”

Missouri Local GOP Chair Tried to Block Gay Pastor’s Library Board Reappointment

He gave the nonpartisan town council and mayor an ultimatum to exclude the gay pastor.

Missouri Agency Deletes LGBTQ+ Resources From State Website

It’s just the latest move to erase the experiences of LGBTQ+ people from public life.

Texas Is Now the Most Populous State With a Trans Health Care Ban: Here’s the Full List

As of Friday, gender dysphoria can’t be treated medically by physicians in Texas if the patient is a minor.

Gender-Affirming Care Bans in Texas, Missouri Will Still Go Into Effect

Families, health care providers, and LGBTQ+ groups had sued to block the bans, but they'll be enforced while the lawsuits proceed.

Sound of Freedom, the Anti-Trafficking Film, Financier Arrested for Child Kidnapping

It appears like a case of life imitating art, imitating life.

Missouri Families Sue to Block Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

The ban on care for trans minors and certain adults is set to go into effect August 28.

Anti-Trans Misinformation Spewed at Senate Hearing — But It Gets Countered

The hearing was on the realities of LGBTQ+ people in the U.S.

Missouri Republican Gov. Signs Gender-Affirming Care Ban, Anti-Trans Sports Bill

It's now the 20th state to ban gender-affirming care for minors.

Missouri's Largest Library System Boots Pride Displays in Kids, Teen Areas

The state has new rules regarding "age-inappropriate" materials in public libraries.

Missouri AG Withdraws Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Both Youth and Adults

Andrew Bailey's emergency rule has been blocked in court, but now the state is set to enact a ban on this care for minors and certain adults.

Kansas City Is Now Sanctuary City for Those Seeking Gender-Affirming Care

The action by Missouri's largest city comes as the state is about to enact restrictions.

Missouri Judge Blocks GOP Attorney General’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

She issued a temporary injunction that lasts until after she’s had an opportunity to hear some arguments in the case.

U.S. Facing Growing Extremism in Denying Care to Transgender People: Report

A recent report has found that transgender people’s gender-affirming care is in peril at an alarmingly high rate.

Missouri Judge Halts Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Adults and Youth

The restrictions were set to go into effect on Thursday.

St. Louis Children’s Hospital Gender-Affirming Care Department Passes Internal Review

Allegations made by a former employee whose dubious claims were previously disputed by patients and families have been found to be unsubstantiated.