'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
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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 5, 2024
Iowa Gov. Signs Transphobic Gender-Affirming Care Ban and Bathroom Bill
The list of states with bans keeps growing.
March 23, 2023
Iowa Teens Receive Awards, Protest Governor's Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies at Ceremony
Iowa’s Republican governor appeared less than pleased with the public comments.
May 3, 2023
Iowa OK's Denial of Public Funds for Gender-Affirmation Surgeries
It's not an outright ban on the funding, but a new law says the state and its municipalities can opt out of payment.
May 6, 2019
Iowa Is Now 11th State to Pass Anti-Trans Sports Law
The governor made transphobic remarks before signing the bill and referred to trans female athletes as "males."
March 3, 2022
'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
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 3, 2023
Iowa Medicaid Program Must Cover Gender-Affirming Care, Judge Rules
Two trans Iowans had sued over the state's exclusion of such procedures.
November 24, 2021
Former Iowa Official Wins Antigay Bias Suit Against GOP Governor
Chris Godfrey says former Gov. Terry Branstad discriminated against him by demanding his resignation and cutting his pay. A jury just awarded Godfrey $1.5 million.
July 16, 2019
Iowa, Utah Advance Anti-Trans Sports Bills
Iowa's bill seeks to bar trans girls and women from female sports, while Utah's would set up a commission to determine trans athletes' eligibility.
February 22, 2022
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
Why Queer Entertainment Matters Amid the GOP's Attempt to Erase Us
The Advocate's Entertainment issue shows that LGBTQ+ storytelling and visibility are a tool in the fight against the conservative push to erase and recloset queer people.
March 23, 2022
Veteran Iowa Lawmaker Leaves GOP for Dems, Citing Disdain for Trump
State Rep. Andy McKean said Donald Trump's behavior and the party's rightward drift are unacceptable to him.
April 24, 2019
Iowa’s six-week abortion ban is now in effect
The Iowa law bans abortions after cardiac activity is detectable in an embryo, something that can occur as early as six weeks of gestation. There are some exceptions to the ban, including for rape, incest and to save the life of the mother.
July 29, 2024
Iowa 'Family Values' Lawmaker Resigns After Being Caught Kissing Lobbyist
Bill Dix had attempted to amend the state consitution to ban same-sex marriage.
March 14, 2018
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
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
Utah Legislature Passes Anti-Trans Bill, Republican Gov. Vows to Veto
Gov. Spencer Cox, who also opposed such legislation last year, promises to veto the last-minute attempt.
March 5, 2022