IA: Human Rights/Racial Justice
Title 42 Fallout in the Heartland
A public health measure known as Title 42 was a response to the COVID-19 pandemic that allowed for immigrants to be immediately expelled if they cross…
La lucha de una persona facilita el acceso para los discapacitados de Iowa
Un hombre de Adel que forma parte de la comunidad de personas con discapacidad de Iowa ha conseguido que se instale una puerta electrónica en la …
IA Group: Planned Riot Will Not Intimidate LGBTQ Community
A leading LGBTQ organization in Iowa said community members won't back down after authorities in Idaho blocked a planned riot at a Pride event there…
IA's History on Civil Liberties at a Crossroads
In the past two years, Iowa has adopted or proposed policies that stoke debate on whether the state is moving away from prioritizing the rights and …
Faith Group: IA Leaders Need to Stomp Out Extremism
Iowa policymakers are debating a number of politically divisive issues, and as the legislative process plays out, they are being urged to avoid …
Apart From Independent Approach, How Inclusive is IA's Redistricting?
DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa has enacted new congressional and legislative boundaries now that redistricting has wrapped. Despite its reputation for an …
The Intersection of Protesters' Rights and Rittenhouse Verdict
DES MOINES, Iowa - The Kyle Rittenhouse verdict is fueling a variety of perspectives. In Iowa, one viewpoint is that it's adding to what's perceived …
Hate Crimes Still a Concern in Iowa
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa -- New FBI data show an increase in hate crimes in Iowa. Locally, ordinances have been crafted to ensure more protections for …
IA Latino Group: Election Materials Shouldn't Be English-Only
DES MOINES, Iowa -- When Iowans register to vote or cast their ballot, the forms are usually just in English. A civil rights group argued the state …
IA Latinos to Governor: Don't Play Politics with Immigration
DES MOINES, Iowa - Debate continues over the severity of the migrant situation at the U.S./Mexico border, and advocates for Iowa Latinos say Gov…
Despite Ranking, Pandemic Clouds IA's Child Well-being Outlook
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Iowa gets some high marks in the latest 50-state report on children's wellbeing, but the annual findings show the pandemic is …
Juneteenth Declared National Holiday, Amidst Progress, Upheaval
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Juneteenth National Independence Day is now an official holiday, after President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday, approved by …