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.
I don’t think Iowa was that hot of a tourist destination to begin with.
The state fair is probably the main thing. It may possibly turn off college prospects for ISU and UI too. Once upon a time, the lakes were good fun but now they’re all cancer and ecoli baths.
What? Are you kidding? You truly have not lived until you’ve wined and dined in Davenport. The museums and culture impacts of Ankeny speak for themselves. Urbandale obviously needs no introduction.
Elders called couches “Davenports” so we can call it Couch, Iowa.
“We’re not Detroit”
Downtown Detroit is pretty dope these days. Flint however…