Posts Tagged ‘Gender Equality’
Drag Queens Persevere in Face of anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation in Kansas and Missouri
The Kansas City and Lawrence drag community is persevering in the face of a wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation in Kansas and Missouri. Here’s how.
Read MoreLavender Farm Supports Organization Battling Sex Trafficking
“Joe never gives up on a plant,” Jenny Steineger said as her husband parted a seemingly dead lavender bush to reveal new growth at its core. An unseasonably early winter cold snap resulted in a rather puny harvest for the Steinegers at Lavender Hill Farm in Kansas City, Kansas. “That’s farming,” she said with a…
Read MorePondering KC’s Quest to Become a Transgender ‘Safe Haven’
Kansas City’s quest to become a “safe haven” in the wake of anti-transgender legislation in Missouri turns on raw politics and vexing legal questions.
Read MoreIn Their Own Words: Testimonies from Trans Kansas Citians
Kansas Citians share their stories of life in the trans community and the pursuit of gender-affirming care.
Read MoreGender-Affirming Care in Kansas City
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…
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