These are the 5 states with the smallest amount of LGBTQ+ people
The states with the fewest queer people are also some of the states proposing and passing the most anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
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December 04 2024 1:20 PM
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Iowa
'Devastated:' A six-week abortion ban will go into effect in Iowa next week
Health care practitioners in the state decried the ruling as a decision that "will push abortion care almost entirely out of reach in Iowa."
July 23 2024 2:28 PM
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
Vivek Ramaswamy quits GOP race. Here's how transphobic he was on the campaign trail
As Ramaswamy exits the race, a look back at his transphobic rhetoric.
January 16 2024 3:40 AM
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
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
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
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
Vivek Ramaswamy: LGBTQ+ People Created 'Tyranny of the Minority'
Ramaswamy, who is seeking the Republican presidential nomination, made this and other questionable remarks to a pansexual activist who approached him at the Iowa State Fair.
August 16 2023 2:39 PM
Donald Trump’s LGBTQ+ Record Touted on Bizarre Ads in Iowa
Nobody knows where they’re coming from or who’s paying for them.
July 10 2023 4:52 PM
Nikki Haley Falsely Connects Trans Athletes to Girls’ Suicide - Yet Again
The former governor made up false assertions about transgender girl athletes negatively affecting the mental health of cisgender teen girls at a CNN town hall event.
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June 05 2023 4:14 PM
'Don't Say Gay' Bill Signed in Iowa; GOP Gov. OK's Ratting on Trans Students
A new law allows teachers to tell parents if their kids change pronouns.
May 26 2023 3:50 PM
Iowa Mayor Approves LGBTQ+ Pride Month After Residents Speak Up
Residents and city council members criticized the mayor for forcing his religious views on the public before he changed his mind.
May 05 2023 1:30 PM