ST. LOUIS — Two years ago, Jamie Reed was adjusting to a new position at Washington University, working in cancer research. In her spare time, she taught swimming lessons and tended to her garden.
Roxxanne Reed, left, and Jamie Reed pose Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in south St. Louis County. In 2023, Jamie Reed publicly aired her objections to practices at the Washington University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Jamie, left, and Roxxanne Reed talk about LGBTQ youths on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 in their St. Louis County home. Despite separating, they still live together and co-parent their five children.
Jamie Reed, left, and Roxxanne Reed go over notes about political campaigning and conversations with elected representatives on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at their home in St. Louis County. Jamie Reed is the executive director of LGBT Courage Coalition, a nonprofit focused on reforming youth gender care.
Jamie Reed, a whistleblower who used to work at a Washington University clinic for transgender children, discusses legislation on transgender medical care issues and other topics during a Missouri House hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. Video provided by the House; edited by Beth O'Malley
Jamie, left, and Roxxanne Reed talk about LGBTQ youths on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 in their St. Louis County home. Despite separating, they still live together and co-parent their five children.
Jamie Reed, left, and Roxxanne Reed go over notes about political campaigning and conversations with elected representatives on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at their home in St. Louis County. Jamie Reed is the executive director of LGBT Courage Coalition, a nonprofit focused on reforming youth gender care.
Roxxanne Reed, left, and Jamie Reed pose Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in south St. Louis County. In 2023, Jamie Reed publicly aired her objections to practices at the Washington University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.