Gender-Affirming Care in Kansas City
S2 Ep.11
May 18, 2023 | Flatland | 1 min read
Reporter Credits:
Cody Boston
Cami Koons
Vicky Dìaz-Camacho
D. Rashaan Gilmore
Transgender rights continue to dominate headlines as legislatures across the country push restrictive laws. Those most directly affected by these measures must look at how they will access gender-affirming care, who will legally provide it and where they can find sanctuary. This month, “Flatland In Focus” examines these issues with members of the trans community and those who provide care and support.
Companion Article
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A loud clatter of skateboards, abandoned by riders grinning at a near wipeout, interrupts conversations among friends and new acquaintances. It’s the first time Late-Nite Bite, a monthly sober and queer event, has set up shop at Goofball Sk8boards in the Waldo neighborhood of Kansas City, and it’s clearly a success. Late-Nite Bite…
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