12 Years Later, Iowa Lawmaker's Speech on Marriage Equality Still Inspires
Zach Wahls, now Iowa Senate minority leader, reshared the video about being raised by two moms as Republicans continue to attack LGBTQ+ people and families.
March 28, 2023
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Iowa Advances Gender-Affirming Care Ban, Restroom Restrictions
The Iowa Senate approved both bills Tuesday and sent them to the House of Representatives.
March 8, 2023
Ten GOP Senators Sign Brief Supporting DOMA
The 10, who claim no bigotry toward gays, represent less than a quarter of the Republicans in the U.S. Senate.
February 8, 2013
Iowa Kills Attempt to Erase Trans People From Civil Rights Law
A bill introduced by nine Republicans won't get a hearing, a legislative leader says.
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January 29, 2020
Trump Nominee Sam Clovis Links Marriage Equality to Pedophilia
And he's a birther and a climate change denier, yet he's nominated to be the Department of Agriculture's top scientist.
August 21, 2017
What It Feels Like When Racist Steve King Is Your Congressman
Karen Mackey, a Native American lesbian who lives in the congressman's district, finds his racist, anti-LGBTQ rhetoric "horrifying."Â
January 14, 2019
Marriage Equality Foes Speak Out
Archbishop Timothy Dolan was among the most vocal locals in opposition.
June 25, 2011
'You're Going to Hell' and Other Emails to Iowa's Only Out Sen.
Iowa state senator Matt McCoy compiled a ton of hate mail (and a few nice letters), so we can truly remember an Iowa on the brink of marriage equality.
January 28, 2015
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
Not Even Orlando Could Get the Senate to Act on Guns
Today the U.S. Senate voted down four gun control measures.
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June 20, 2016
Ohio Bill Would Criminalize Doctors for Treating Transgender Youth
A day after South Dakota rejected a similar bill, Ohio lawmakers are ready to introduce theirs.
February 11, 2020
Indiana Lawmakers Override Governor to Enact Anti-Trans Sports Law
The ACLU of Indiana has already filed suit against the new law.
May 24, 2022
View From the Hill - Hate Crimes
Washington debates hate crimes and a slew of ads -- bad, good, and campy -- hit the airwaves on both sides of the same-sex marriage issue.
April 24, 2009