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Washington Post: Senate rejects Trump-backed measure to ban male athletes in female sports; original amendment from Schmitt would protect children from transgender hormones (avoid Washington Post paywall by reading archived version here)

KC Star: In KC, Al Sharpton and other liberal leaders offer inspirational message: “We’re at the worst of time and the worst is yet to come.” (avoid KC Star paywall by reading free syndicated version on Yahoo! News here)

The Hill: Democrats have scored wins in DHS fight – but are holding out for more; Emanuel Cleaver says when he was mayor, police didn’t ask to wear masks

TonysKansasCity.com: Report: Westport workers angrily chase away ICE amid Kansas City crackdown

KBIA: Redistricting debate persists as ballot deadlines near

KMIZ (Columbia): People Not Politicians considers appealing Cole County judge’s ballot language for HB 1

USA Today, via SNL: Missouri’s weekly unemployment claims data

KC Star: Jackson County to crack down on unregulated gambling machines all over KC; comments from AG Catherine Hanaway, Torch Electronics spokesman Gregg Keller

Missouri Independent: In Missouri, tax fight becomes test of broader progressive coalition

JCNT: Look to House for Missouri property tax fixes as Senate lags behind

KOMU (Columbia): Lawmakers aim to bring driver’s education courses back to Missouri schools

Washington Missourian: MoDOT’s Highway MM, T projects moving forward

Columbia Missourian: Missouri Department of Conservation stresses safety in black bear core areas after hibernation

Columbia Missourian: George Kennedy, former Missourian managing editor, dies

P-D op-ed: Missouri Association of County Developmental Disabilities Services CEO Nancy Pennington: Across Missouri, property tax cut proposals put disability services, families at risk (avoid stltoday paywall by reading archived version here)

KBIA (Columbia): Health and Wealth Desk’s Rebecca Smith, funded by University of Missouri: Missouri lawmakers’ budget cuts threaten naloxone budget

KBIA (Columbia) (10/23/25): Health and Wealth Desk’s Rebecca Smith, funded by University of Missouri: Chappell Roan announces investment in Missouri LGBTQ+ community centers; “In 2023, Missouri passed a ban on gender-affirming healthcare for transgender minors”; Roan’s money will help fund “a gender affirming closet”

KBIA (Columbia) (7/15/25): Health & Wealth Desk’s Rebecca Smith, funded by University of Missouri: Hero profile: Local LGBTQIA*+ salon offers “gender-affirming haircuts and facial waxing”; “since 2023, Missouri has had a ban on medical gender-affirming healthcare”

Amazon.com: John Combest: Stalking, Harassment, Internet Trolling: A Guide to Recovering and Rebuilding After Online Attacks – available in paperback and Amazon Kindle (note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

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