He Created a Scholarship for Black Students. The University of Iowa Tried to Change It.

A recent Iowa Supreme Court decision helps protect Dr. Ezra Totton's legacy.

A black and white photo of Dr. Ezra Totton, a Black man, wearing a suit and smiling in a headshot picture with a cream-colored background.

Iowa Prisons Will Change Drug Tests After False-Positives for Inmates

A new settlement agreement will improve the prison discipline system and drug testing process.

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Meet the Award-Winning Student Who Raised $15,000 for First-Generation, Immigrant Peers

Nyibol Chol is the winner of our Robert Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award.

Nyibol Chol

ACLU Report: ALPRs are tracking you with little oversight

ALPRs are rapidly expanding, posing serious privacy and security risks

Automated license plate reader (ALPR)

"Like so many other immigrants before me, I have hope for a better life."

The author is remaining anonymous to protect her safety.

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"I'm an immigration attorney, and my clients inspire me."

June Keith is an immigration attorney at Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice.

June Keith

"Our progress in voting rights endures despite setbacks."

Terese Grant has held various leadership roles with the Iowa League of Women Voters.

Terese Grant

Stories of Determination & Hope

In difficult times, Iowans remind us that we can grow stronger and more focused on upholding our nation’s promise of liberty and justice for all.

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"I get my inspiration from the resiliency of Black folks."

Lori A. Young is the former communications director for Just Voices, a racial justice non-profit that seeks to end racially biased policing in Iowa.

Lori A. Young