Missouri governor signs ban on gender-affirming care, restrictions for trans athletes

A week into Pride month, Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation Wednesday banning minors from beginning gender-affirming care and limiting sports participation for transgender athletes. In a press release announcing his decision to sign the bills, Parson said he supports every person ’s right to “his or her own pursuit of happiness.” However, he continued, “we must protect children from making life-altering decisions that they could come to regret in adulthood once they have physically and…
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