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Iowa Gov. Signs Transphobic Gender-Affirming Care Ban and Bathroom Bill

The list of states with bans keeps growing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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. 

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.

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.

Iowa Medicaid Program Must Cover Gender-Affirming Care, Judge Rules

Two trans Iowans had sued over the state's exclusion of such procedures.

How 11 Competitive AG Races Could Shape LGBTQ+, Abortion Rights

Republican attorneys general have been at the forefront of legal battles with President Joe Biden's administration.

Chaya Raichik loses it after Chasten Buttigieg calls out Libs of TikTok for being unqualified for her goverment post

The anti-LGBTQ+ creator unleashed homophobic remarks on the Buttigiegs after Chasten criticized her for being unqualified to consult on children’s educational issues.

'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."

Iowa Teens Receive Awards, Protest Governor's Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies at Ceremony

Iowa’s Republican governor appeared less than pleased with the public comments.

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.

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.

Iowa 'Family Values' Lawmaker Resigns After Being Caught Kissing Lobbyist

Bill Dix had attempted to amend the state consitution to ban same-sex marriage.

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.

Franklin Graham's Daughter Brings Anti-LGBTQ+ Rhetoric to GOP Stage

Cissie Graham Lynch misgendered trans students and painted them as predators at the Republican National Convention.

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.