Why school police officers may not be the most effective way to prevent violence

Research shows school police officers may subconsciously make students feel less safe.

SROs, school resource officer, police in schools

Des Moines Student Wins Our Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award

Ivy Wishman, 17, of Des Moines, is a winner of the ACLU of Iowa Robert Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award.

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West Des Moines Student Wins Our Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award

Danika Jacobsen, 19, of West Des Moines is a winner of the ACLU of Iowa Robert Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award.

Danika Jacobsen

Why Having Banned Books in Iowa Schools Matters

Some people are shrugging their shoulders and asking, why does it matter? Can’t kids get those same books and information at their town library, bookstore, or online?

school, books, banned books, read

Mary Beth Tinker: Support Iowa Students Challenging Censorship

As a teenager, civil rights trailblazer Mary Beth Tinker knew she was gay. Today she supports Iowa students currently fighting against censorship and anti-LGBTQ laws.

mary beth tinker

Ankeny Student Wins Our Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award

Jemma, 18, is one of two winners of the Robert Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award.

jemma bullock

Urbandale Student Wins Our Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award

Hailie Bonz, 17, is one of two winners of the Robert Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award.

Hailie Bonz

Temporarily Blocked: Parts of Iowa’s Book Ban, “Don’t Say LGBTQ” Law

We'll continue our fight to ensure Iowa schools are safe for LGBTQ+ students.

Joe, Barry, and Brigit Stevens

We’re Suing to Stop Iowa’s Book Banning, Anti-LGBTQ Law

Public school students have a First Amendment right to speak, read, and learn freely. Our state should not remove books or ban discussions from schools because a group of people find them offensive.

Richard, Puck, and Ulrike Carlson