IA: LGBTQIA+ Issues
Depression High Among IA's LGBTQ Population
The Census Bureau has released a report that shows LGBTQ people suffered higher rates of depression, anxiety and other mental hurdles than did the …
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 …
IA Transgender Sports Bill Moves Forward
Iowa has entered the fray of states debating the issue of restricting transgender students from competing in girls' sports. Backers of a ban said …
Political Ideology, Transgender Rights Clash in IA
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The current legislative session in Iowa has seen the return of debate over LGBTQ rights, while conservative lawmakers seek …
IA Group: Transgender Community to Benefit from Supreme Court Ruling
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Advocates for equal rights on Monday were handed a major victory by the U.S. Supreme Court which said federal law protects LGBTQ …
Report: IA Shifts Policy Approach on LGBTQ Issues
DES MOINES, Iowa -- A new report gives Iowa a "fair" grade when it comes to policies that support its LGBTQ residents. The Movement Advancement …
Special Election Winner Notes Failure of Transgender Attack Ads
FAIRFIELD, Iowa – In the wake of a special election punctuated by attack ads about transgender bathroom access, the winner is reflecting on …
LGBTQ Community Reeling from 2020 Census "Snub"
DES MOINES, Iowa – Some members of the LGBTQ community say they're feeling “erased” after learning that proposed questions about …
"Hear Our Voice" – Iowa Women Ready to March for Equality, Justice
DES MOINES, Iowa - On the day after Donald Trump takes office, thousands of Iowa women will take to the streets to defend human rights and call for …
LGBT Advocates Voice Concerns Over Trump Presidency
DES MOINES, Iowa — There could be some trouble for LGBT rights during the Trump presidency. Donald Trump has said he would like to overturn …
Legislature Focuses on School Aid and On-Time Adjournment
DES MOINES, Iowa - Leaders of the Republican-led Iowa House and the Democrat-controlled Senate are pledging to pass a state budget and adjourn in …