Bailey's restrictions go further than most anti-trans policies that have been implemented in other conservative states
"Gender transitions are experimental, they are covered by existing law governing unfair, deceptive, & unconscionable business practices"
Unlike the so-called ‘don’t say gay’ law passed last year in Florida, the legislation being considered in Missouri impacts all grade levels
Since September of 2022 the FBI has been on heightened alert over violence against LGBTQ+ facilities, groups and events
Daniel Bogard and his family are part of an interfaith movement led by Missouri clergy aimed at stopping bills targeting the LGBTQ community
The Assistant Superintendent said there's been zero incidents of sexual misconduct in school bathrooms since the policy has been in place
Removal of LGBTQ+ Pride flags and classroom materials that denote safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students has become a flash point of heated debate
If elected, Justice would become the first openly Out Jackson County Legislator, as well as the first Black representative of the district
"I think every day about the kids who are still there who haven't made out, who haven't escaped from this kind of bigotry"
“If you look at most of the books that they are trying to ban, they are the stories of people from historically marginalized groups”
