News & Commentary
Mar 18, 2024
"I want to be a mother. Iowa politicians’ abortion and IVF choices put my life at risk."
I don't want to be in a position where starting a family could end in my death because of a bad law.
Jan 04, 2024
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.
Jan 04, 2024
Urbandale Student Wins Our Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award
Hailie Bonz, 17, is one of two winners of the Robert Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award.
Jan 04, 2024
Ankeny Student Wins Our Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award
Jemma, 18, is one of two winners of the Robert Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award.
Jan 03, 2024
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.
Nov 30, 2023
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.
Sep 28, 2023
Iowa Should Pay for Emergency Contraception After Sexual Assault
There's no room for politics after someone has been raped.
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