Opponents use parental rights and anti-trans messages to fight abortion ballot measures

 Opponents use parental rights and anti-trans messages to fight abortion ballot measures

Gov. Mike Parson and U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, both Republicans, have claimed the proposal would allow minors to get abortions and gender-affirming surgeries without parental involvement.

Steve Sallwasser of Arnold debates Brittany Nickens of Maplewood during competing rallies held outside Planned Parenthood of Missouri following the U.S. Supreme Court announcement overturning Roe v. …