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Missouri's 2023 ban prohibits providers from giving hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgeries to Missourians under 18.
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Perrin Dowse is a transgender lesbian and spoke about exploring – and accepting her gender identity and expression.
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The bill's sponsors say they want to protect children, but those in opposition say the bills hurt more than help.
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Cynthia Martin lives in Iberia, Missouri. She’s better known in the roller derby community as “Hulkstress.” She’s a transgender woman that came out later in life – as she approached 40, and says transitioning felt like finally “coming up for air” even though it can be tough at times in a small, rural community.
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Macey Hoover is 25-year-old trans man and a dedicated singer. He spoke about beginning the process of medically transitioning and how he’s adapting to his changing voice.
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Although a judge last week upheld a 2023 state law banning some gender-transition medical care for minors, Republican lawmakers signaled Monday they aren’t done pushing for laws affecting transgender Missourians.
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Mike is a 15-year-old transgender high schooler. He spoke about his relationship with his mom and about some of his hopes for the future.
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Monday marked the start of week two of Noe v. Parson, a trial to repeal Senate Bill 49, which bans gender-affirming surgeries and cross-sex hormones or puberty-blocking drugs for minors. Jamie Reed was the first witness called in by the state to testify.
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The settlement will remain sealed for privacy reasons.