Most Iowans oppose controversial trans birth certificate bill, according to new poll
Critics say the “women’s bill of rights” is an “erasure” of the trans community in the state.
March 05 2024 1:21 PM
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Florida LGBTQ+ advocates slam ban on sociology, DEI at state’s universities
The Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state’s university system, made the decision to implement higher education reforms championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
January 29 2024 5:13 PM
285 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in state legislatures already this year and it's still January
This follows a year in which more than 550 were introduced and more than 80 passed into law.
January 18 2024 8:15 AM
MSNBC’s decision not to air Trump’s Iowa victory speech live ignites right-wing firestorm
The network took a stand to protect journalistic integrity over political theater and conservatives are losing it.
January 17 2024 12:16 PM
LGBTQ+ Iowans feel threatened by Republican candidates' stances
The contenders for the Republican presidential nomination have served up a heaping helping of homophobia and transphobia.
January 15 2024 10:32 PM
After Iowa shooting, Candace Owens says LGBTQ+ community is ‘sexual plague on our society’
The far-right media personality falsely associated the LGBTQ+ community, particularly transgender and nonbinary individuals, with a rise in violent incidents.
January 05 2024 4:23 PM
Right-wing influencers seem happy that Iowa school shooter might be LGBTQ+
Without confirmation about his gender identity or sexual orientation, anti-LGBTQ+ extremists focused on pushing the false notion that transgender and nonbinary people are often mass shooters — they aren't.
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January 04 2024 5:15 PM
10 States That Passed the Worst Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in 2023
2023 was a record year for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation at the state level. Here's a look at the worst of many heinous bills.
December 31 2023 6:49 PM
Iowa's LGBTQ+ Books Ban and 'Don't Say Gay' Law Partially Blocked by Federal Judge
The judge called the ban “incredibly broad” and noted the law has already resulted in the removal of hundreds of books from Iowa libraries.
December 30 2023 2:28 PM
Couples from Hulu Documentary ‘We Live Here: The Midwest’ Discuss Life After Filming
Discover the poignant journeys of LGBTQ+ families in this Hulu documentary, showcasing resilience, love, and the quest for acceptance in the Midwest.
December 27 2023 10:03 AM
These Are the 5 States With the Smallest Percentage of LGBTQ+ People
The states with the fewest queer people are also some of the states proposing and passing the most anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
December 13 2023 9:15 AM
Ron DeSantis’s Wife, Casey, Encouraged Republicans to Commit Voter Fraud in Iowa
Casey DeSantis didn’t appear to understand that even in a caucus, only residents of the state where it takes place may participate.
December 11 2023 9:53 AM
GOP Senator Introduces Bill That Throws LGBTQ+ Foster Children Under the Bus
The new bill takes aim at recent changes to HHS policy on adoption, ensuring LGBTQ+ foster children are placed in supportive homes.
December 10 2023 3:49 PM
Ron DeSantis Ramps Up the Transphobia While Trying to Boost His Campaign Ahead of Iowa
The focus on transgender rights seems to come from DeSantis's drop in the polls.
December 10 2023 3:07 PM
Donald Trump Declares He’d Be Dictator ‘On Day One’ if Reelected
A dictator for a day? Former President Donald Trump apparently sees nothing wrong with that.
December 06 2023 9:33 AM
Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Hate Crime Conviction in Pride Flag Case
The court’s ruling reaffirmed the hate crime statute’s application to symbolic acts, balancing protection against hate crimes with free speech rights.
December 05 2023 9:47 AM
Iowa’s Book Ban the Target of Lawsuit by Bestselling Authors and Penguin Random House
The list of plaintiffs now included Iowa teachers, students, the Iowa State Education Association, and four bestselling authors including John Green and Jodi Picoult
December 03 2023 12:40 PM
Iowa Kids Quit 4-H Club After Their LGBTQ+ Message Erased
The kids painted a message that everyone was welcomed at 4-H.
October 09 2023 1:08 PM
Iowa Mayor Blocks LGBTQ+ Group From Labor Day Parade, Citing ‘Safety’ Concerns
No threats had been received, according to parade organizers and participants.
September 05 2023 12:51 PM
Texas Is Now the Most Populous State With a Trans Health Care Ban: Here’s the Full List
As of Friday, gender dysphoria can’t be treated medically by physicians in Texas if the patient is a minor.
September 01 2023 3:39 PM