Summary
Iowa has become the first state to remove gender identity from its civil rights code, ending protections for transgender and nonbinary residents in housing, education, and employment.
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the bill despite protests and warnings about increased discrimination. The law reverses nearly two decades of protections, undermining past legal victories for transgender rights.
The bill aligns with Trump-era policies redefining sex and restricting transgender rights. Advocates condemned the move, calling it a step backward for civil rights.
Alternate headline: Iowa becomes first state to declare that it really doesn’t want any tourism dollars at all. Like, none.
Zero money is not less than zero money
Iowa you should be ashamed of yourselves.
I filled out the form to let my opinion be heard and let her know how I feel about her tenure with Iowa. I’ve gotta jump on this brain drain train and GTFO. I’ve never been more disgusted to live in this state.
Sweet jeebers, America, how long until the boxcars?
Nothing will meaningfully improve until the rich fear for their lives
Iowa is a shit state that just got shittier. Race to the bottom I guess.
