Transgender /tags/transgender Transgender en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT Use of 2002 dictionary definition of ‘sex’ in Missouri trans ruling sparks criticism /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-07-01/dictionary-definition-sex-missouri-supreme-court-trans-ruling-criticism The Legal Roundtable also discussed a settlement with the family of a visiting teen volleyball player whose legs were amputated and attempts to remove St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery from office. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-07-01/dictionary-definition-sex-missouri-supreme-court-trans-ruling-criticism Alex Heuer Federal commission seeks to drop trans discrimination lawsuit against Metro East farmer /law-order/2025-02-26/federal-commission-drop-trans-discrimination-lawsuit-metro-east-farmer Under Trump, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s moved to dismiss the lawsuit against Sis-Bro Inc., a pig farm in rural New Athens. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 22:36:34 GMT /law-order/2025-02-26/federal-commission-drop-trans-discrimination-lawsuit-metro-east-farmer Teri Maddox Lawsuit seeking to block Missouri ban on gender-affirming care for minors heads to trial /health-science-environment/2024-09-20/lawsuit-missouri-gender-affirming-care-ban-minors-transgender-trial Transgender adolescents say a state law barring them from beginning puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones has caused them harm and should be blocked. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 20:39:41 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-09-20/lawsuit-missouri-gender-affirming-care-ban-minors-transgender-trial Annelise Hanshaw St. Louis LGBTQ group says Missouri’s abrupt ID policy changes harm trans people /government-politics-issues/2024-08-20/st-louis-lgbtq-missouris-abrupt-id-policy-changes-trans-people A St. Louis LGBTQ+ advocacy group says the Missouri Department of Revenue's recent policy change to identifying documents poses challenges for trans and nonbinary people. The department now requires gender reassignment surgery or a court order gender declaration to obtain a driver’s license or ID. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-08-20/st-louis-lgbtq-missouris-abrupt-id-policy-changes-trans-people Andrea Y. Henderson Missouri leads 7 state challenge to transgender health care protections /health-science-environment/2024-07-11/missouri-leads-challenge-federal-transgender-health-care-protections 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. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-07-11/missouri-leads-challenge-federal-transgender-health-care-protections Annelise Hanshaw Judge rules Missouri AG has no right to medical records of transgender minors at Wash U /health-science-environment/2024-07-08/missouri-andrew-bailey-denied-transgender-minor-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. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 18:41:58 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-07-08/missouri-andrew-bailey-denied-transgender-minor-records Annelise Hanshaw St. Louis chef closes Bulrush, citing Missouri 'hate politics' against LGBTQ community /economy-business/2024-06-25/bulrush-ozark-cuisine-closes-attorney-general-transgender-attacks Rob Connoley this year was a finalist for best chef in the James Beard Awards. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 23:51:43 GMT /economy-business/2024-06-25/bulrush-ozark-cuisine-closes-attorney-general-transgender-attacks Sarah Fentem Francis Howell school board introduces proposal to ban gender identity discussions /education/2024-06-21/francis-howell-school-board-tables-gender-identity-book-ban-measures Students, parents and teachers protested proposals to prohibit discussions on gender identity and allow people to request books be banned. But the school board introduced the measures over those objections, with final votes coming as early as July. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-06-21/francis-howell-school-board-tables-gender-identity-book-ban-measures Lauren Brennecke Francis Howell School Board to consider banning books and discussion on gender identity /education/2024-06-20/francis-howell-school-board-to-consider-banning-books-and-discussion-on-gender-identity One of the proposals the school board will introduce would allow anyone who lives in the district to call for bans on books and classroom materials — and prohibit books that lack school board approval. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-06-20/francis-howell-school-board-to-consider-banning-books-and-discussion-on-gender-identity Lauren Brennecke St. Louis salons help trans clients to express themselves and find confidence /race-identity-and-faith/2024-06-12/st-louis-transgender-gender-affirming-hair-cuts The right haircut can build anyone’s confidence — but for a transgender person, it can be the first, or final, step to gender assertion. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2024-06-12/st-louis-transgender-gender-affirming-hair-cuts Lauren Brennecke