Transgender Rights

Advocates demonstrated for transgender rights amid new federal policies that transgender St. Louisans say put them in danger.

Legal chaos and legislative changes are putting pressure on LGBTQ people. “We’re all we have,” says one organizer.

The Senate also approved a bill that would ban cellphones in schools, and another that would limit the power of the courts to change ballot language.

The restrictions passed by state lawmakers in 2023 are currently set to expire in August 2027.

A new policy by the Missouri Department of Revenue says Missourians must show proof of gender affirming surgery or a court order to change gender markers on a state ID.

The new policy bans books that include excessive violence, drug use and sexual content. Another measure aims to keep students and teachers from talking about gender identity in the classroom.

Opponents of the policies are threatening legal action if the board passes measures requiring students to use bathrooms and locker rooms that match the sex on their birth certificates.

In one of four cases between a provider of gender-affirming care and the Missouri Attorney General, a judge has ruled that Missouri’s consumer protection law does not authorize Andrew Bailey’s sweeping demands for unredacted records.

In one of four cases between a provider of gender-affirming care and the Missouri Attorney General, a judge has ruled that Missouri’s consumer protection law does not authorize Andrew Bailey’s sweeping demands for unredacted records.

Rob Connoley this year was a finalist for best chef in the James Beard Awards.