person's private sense of, and subjective experience of, their own gender
Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender ID under 'Don't Say Gay' bill settlement
apnews.com/article/florida-dont-say-gay-bill-settlement-987904b3e19122d719cf468034746b6e
Quick Glance: Florida's Recent Agreement Allows Discussion of Sexuality and Gender Identity
- A recent agreement between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys allows students and teachers to freely discuss sexual orientation and gender identity, as long as it is not part of instruction.
- The agreement clarifies that Florida laws do not prohibit discussion of LGBTQ+ individuals, allow anti-bullying rules based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and do not exclude Gay-Straight Alliance groups.
- The legal battle over the law, dismissed by a federal judge in Tallahassee, was led by civil rights attorneys on behalf of teachers, students, and parents.
- The new arrangement emphasizes the neutrality of the law and underscores the protection of all students at public schools in Florida, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
DeSantis-Disney fight reaches settlement: A years-long fight between Disney and Florida is set to end after the two parties agreed to a settlement.
cnn.com/2024/03/27/business/desantis-disney-fight-reaches-settlement/
How a second Trump presidency could impact the LGBTQ+ community: On the campaign trail, Donald Trump has been outlining what he plans to do if elected in ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/how-a-second-trump-presidency-could-impact-the-lgbtq-community
The Trump camp and the White House clash over Biden’s recognition of ‘Transgender Day of Visibility’
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/31/the-trump-camp-and-the-white-house-clash-over-bidens-recognition-of-transgender-day-of-visibility/
Florida lawmakers, advocates march in protest of anti-transgender legislation: Florida has passed a growing list of anti-LGBTQ policies in recent years.
abcnews.go.com/US/florida-lawmakers-advocates-march-protest-anti-transgender-legislation/story
DeSantis, LGBTQ plaintiffs settle ‘Don’t Say Gay’ school lawsuit: DeSantis, LGBTQ activists settle 'Don't Say Gay' school lawsuit
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/11/desantis-lgbtq-activists-settle-dont-say-gay-school-lawsuit/
Secretary of State urged staffers to avoid ‘problematic’ terms like ‘manpower’ and ‘mother/father’
nypost.com/2024/02/19/us-news/secretary-of-state-antony-blinken-urges-staffers-to-avoid-using-problematic-terms-like-manpower-and-mother-father-report/
Poll: More Iowans than not oppose Reynolds’ bill on transgender Iowans’ birth certificates
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2024/03/04/iowa-poll-more-oppose-birth-certificate-requirements-for-transgender-iowans-lgbtq/72803514007/
Florida barring transgender residents from changing gender on driver's license: LGBTQ groups: State trying "to eliminate transgender people from public life."
abcnews.go.com/US/florida-barring-transgender-residents-changing-gender-drivers-license/story
They surveyed 10,000 rural voters. Here’s what they learned.
politico.com/newsletters/politico-nightly/2024/02/22/they-surveyed-10-000-rural-voters-heres-what-they-learned-00142795
Group that sued over transgender policy gets $20,000 settlement from Iowa school district
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2024/02/21/iowa-transgender-policy-suit-ends-with-settlement-parents-for-education-linn-mar-schools/72690616007/
UAW chief slams GOP talking points, but still no Biden endorsement: The head of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union slammed Republican talking points about ...
thehill.com/business/4422035-uaw-chief-slams-gop-talking-points-but-still-no-biden-endorsement/
Florida bans trans drivers from changing gender on licenses - UPI.com: Florida is banning transgender people from changing their gender on their driver's ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/01/30/florida-bans-trans-drivers-changing-gender-license/3991706665891/
On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that tackles anything from local to state to national politics. Listen to the latest episode: www.thegazette.com/on-iowa-politics-podcast/on-iowa-politics-podcast-aea-bill-hits-resistance-gender-identity-bill-fails/
What to know about Iowa’s ban on school books, LGBTQ+ topics halted by a judge: A federal judge in Iowa has temporarily blocked key parts of a state law that ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/what-to-know-about-iowas-ban-on-school-books-lgbtq-topics-halted-by-a-judge
Quick Glance: Iowa Law Blocked: LGBTQ+ Topics and School Books
- Judge stops ban on certain books in school libraries and discussion of LGBTQ+ issues by teachers.
- Court temporarily halts enforcement of an Iowa law that resulted in the removal of hundreds of books from schools.
- Ban on books described as 'extremely broad' and led to removal of history volumes, classics, award-winning novels, and more.
- School administrators required to notify parents if their child requests pronoun or name changes, according to the judge.
Lawmakers kill a bill removing gender identity as a civil right: Lawmakers kill a bill that would remove gender identity from Iowa's civil rights law.
desmoinesregister.com/picture-gallery/news/2024/01/31/photos-iowans-erupted-in-cheers-as-lawmakers-said-they-would-not-advance-a-bill-that-would-remove-ge/72427354007/
Removing gender identity from Iowa Civil Rights Act proposed by Iowa House Republican
thegazette.com/state-government/removing-gender-identity-from-iowa-civil-rights-act-proposed-by-iowa-house-republican/
Iowa caucuses 2024: Trump projected to win: 538 analysts live blog news and results from the 2024 Iowa GOP caucuses. How will Trump, Haley ...
abcnews.go.com/538/live-updates/iowa-caucus-2024-live-blog/
Quick Glance: Trump's Victory in Iowa
- Donald Trump has achieved an overwhelming victory in the first US election contest of 2024, easily fending off a reduced field of Republicans in the Iowa caucuses.
- With an estimated 99% of the votes counted, Trump was at 51%, DeSantis at 21.2%, and Haley at 19.1%.
- The former president has shattered the previous record for the largest margin of victory in a contested Republican presidential race in the state, which stood at 12 percentage points.
- An early estimate indicates that 100,000 Republicans participated in the caucuses on Monday, significantly lower than the turnout in 2016, according to Iowa Republican party chairman Jeff Kaufmann.
Iowa Republicans look to broaden religious freedom: Leaders say they won’t revisit the so-called ‘culture wars’
thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-republicans-look-to-broaden-religious-freedom/
Poll: Where Republican candidates align with most Americans — and where they don't
npr.org/2023/12/13/1218970315/poll-abortion-immigration-israel-ukraine-biden-trump
LGBTQ+ rights group sues over Iowa law banning school library books, gender identity discussion
pbs.org/newshour/nation/lgbtq-rights-group-sues-over-iowa-law-banning-school-library-books-gender-identity-discussion
Florida's legislative session kicks off soon. Here are some bills we're watching
axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2024/01/02/florida-legislative-session-desantis-2024
Poll: Where Republican candidates align with most Americans — and where they don't
npr.org/2023/12/13/1218970315/poll-abortion-immigration-israel-ukraine-biden-trump
Federal judge blocks enforcement of Iowa law banning school books, gender identity instruction
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2023/12/29/iowa-book-ban-injunction-law-senate-file-496-school-libraries-books-gender-identity-sexuality/72061486007/
Judge to rule by Jan. 1 on new Iowa law prohibiting sexual depictions in school materials
thegazette.com/state-government/judge-to-rule-by-jan-1-on-new-iowa-law-prohibiting-sexual-depictions-in-school-materials/
Trump’s Plan to Police Gender: His campaign is promising a more repressive and dangerous America.
theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/01/trump-lgbtq-transgender-community-protections/676139/
At Kim Reynolds' event, Riley Gaines says transgender identities are 'spiritual warfare'
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/15/riley-gaines-says-transgender-identities-are-spiritual-warfare/71073481007/
Linn-Mar lost in court, but laws against discrimination haven’t changed: Protestors stand at the intersection of 10th Street and 29th Avenue during a protest ...
thegazette.com/staff-columnists/linn-mar-lost-in-court-but-laws-against-discrimination-havent-changed/
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Fact Checker: Can Iowa students get a ‘gender transition plan’ without telling parents?
thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/fact-checker-can-iowa-students-get-a-gender-transition-plan-without-telling-parents/
Paid articlePaid Kim Reynolds to feature former NCAA swimmer who opposes transgender women in sports
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/09/18/swimmer-riley-gaines-and-anti-transgender-activist-lia-thomas-will-speak-at-kim-reynolds-fundraiser/70892985007/
Schools ask families to confirm nicknames, pronouns of students: New Iowa law requires written parental permission for students to change pronouns, names
thegazette.com/k/schools-ask-families-to-confirm-nicknames-pronouns-of-students/
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Iowa Professor Knocks Pence's 'Appalling' Trans Youth Argument In Emotional Message
huffpost.com/entry/iowa-professor-mike-pence-gender-affirming-care_n_65028aa1e4b04b2d92886243
Des Moines Public Schools has issued gender identity guidance. What you should know:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2023/09/05/des-moines-public-schools-releases-gender-identity-guidance-following-new-state-laws-which-target-ge/70740758007/
Des Moines metro schools' navigate new law restricting pronouns, names: LGBTQ+ advocates say the law suppresses and harms trans kids.
axios.com/local/des-moines/2023/08/08/des-moines-schools-496-pronouns-names-lgbtq
Iowa law limits gender identity instruction, removes books depicting sex acts from school libraries
apnews.com/article/gender-identity-sexuality-book-removal-iowa-63c561f231ebd4a9eae9861e5953d4e3
Quick Glance: Iowa law restricts gender identity instruction and bans sexual literature in schools
- Iowa teachers are prohibited from discussing gender identity and sexual orientation with students up to sixth grade.
- Books depicting sexual acts will be removed from school libraries.
- Religious texts are not affected by the ban.
- Schools must publish an online list of books and instructional materials, allowing parents to review and request their removal.
Dorm Directors Fired From Christian College After Using Pronouns In Emails: Houghton University in western New York said the directors' refusal to remove the ...
huffpost.com/entry/dorm-directors-fired-houghton-university-gender-identity_n_646a5fd7e4b06749be14ac73
Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, the 37-year-old entrepreneur and GOP presidential hopeful?
npr.org/2023/05/19/1176892623/vivek-ramaswamy-candidate-president-2024
Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, the 37-year-old entrepreneur and GOP presidential hopeful?
npr.org/2023/05/19/1176892623/vivek-ramaswamy-candidate-president-2024
Parents’ Rights Emerge as Issue in GOP Presidential Primary: Suburban Iowa district brought gender-identity debate to forefront in state that hosts first 2024 ...
wsj.com/articles/parents-rights-emerge-as-issue-in-gop-presidential-primary-43494913
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In Iowa, LGBTQ families asking if they still belong after new laws restrict their rights
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/04/15/lgbtq-laws-prompt-iowa-families-to-plan-exits/11667667002/
Paid articlePaid Iowa lawmakers send school bathroom bill to governor: DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Transgender students won't be allowed to use a public school restroom in Iowa that ...
apnews.com/article/transgender-bathrooms-schools-iowa-a66e255d9a3a8f539741ecc090cd2be0
Arkansas restricts school bathroom use by transgender people: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday signed a law prohibiting ...
apnews.com/article/huckabee-sanders-schools-bathroom-transgender-lgbtq-6fc56daa21e1ce7f8189248dcc37588b
Quick Glance: Arkansas prohibits transgender children from using their preferred toilets.
- A governor in the United States has prohibited transgender students from using their preferred toilet in public schools.
- Arkansas is the fourth state to impose such a restriction on schoolchildren, with several more expected to do so this year.
- 'The Governor has said she will sign laws that focus on protecting and educating our children, not indoctrinating them, and believes our schools are no place for the radical left's woke agenda,' said a spokesperson for the governor.
- " rights strategist for Lambda Legal, said: " said Paul Castillo, senior counsel and students' rights strategist for Lambda Legal.
Which Iowa lawmakers voted for bills targeting LGBTQ kids? These maps tell the story
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/03/09/which-iowa-lawmakers-voted-to-ban-gender-affirming-care-for-children/69985701007/
Paid articlePaid 'Protect trans kids,' Kum & Go says. Why other Iowa businesses stay silent on LGBTQ bills
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/03/15/iowa-lgbtq-bills-why-businesses-are-arent-involved-kum-go-disney/11473905002/
Paid articlePaid In wake of Florida law, additional states seek to restrict certain LGBTQ discussions in schools
cnn.com/2023/03/18/politics/lgbtq-school-discussions/
Iowa Poll: More approve than disapprove of Iowa Legislature in 7th year of GOP control
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2023/03/17/nearly-half-of-iowans-approve-of-gop-controlled-legislature-iowa-poll/69989538007/
Iowa lawmakers pass transgender 'bathroom bill' for schools. What it means: Transgender students may not use a bathroom that aligns with their gender identity ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/03/16/iowa-legislature-passes-transgender-bathroom-restrictions-for-schools/70016172007/
Iowa Poll: Majorities support bans on gender-affirming care for kids, LGBTQ teaching limits
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2023/03/13/iowa-poll-majority-support-legislature-gender-affirming-care-ban-lgbtq-bills/69989888007/
House votes to bar sexual orientation, gender identity teaching in Iowa elementary schools
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/03/08/iowa-house-votes-to-ban-lessons-on-sexual-orientation-gender-identity/69986335007/
Iowa House Republicans may ban gender-affirming care for transgender kids, speaker says
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/02/23/iowa-house-speaker-gop-may-introduce-bill-to-ban-gender-care-for-kids/69936706007/
Donald Trump Absent As Iowa 2024 GOP Caucus Train Begins To Roll: After a slow start, Republican presidential prospects are streaming into Iowa ...
huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-absent-2024-iowa-caucus_n_63f49124e4b0616708dd4a87
Indiana 'don't say gay' bill changed to target transgender youth: Indiana's attempt at passing a "Don't Say Gay" bill turned into legislation about the names and ...
indystar.com/story/news/politics/2023/02/20/indiana-dont-say-gay-bill-changed-target-transgender-youth-house-bill-1608/69911891007/
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Pence visits Minnesota, says parents' rights are being 'trampled': The former vice president criticized school policies supporting transgender students.
startribune.com/pence-visits-minnesota-says-parents-rights-are-being-trampled/600251856/
Mike Pence rails in Iowa against 'radical gender ideology' as caucuses start to simmer
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2023/02/15/mike-pence-rails-against-radical-gender-ideology-in-cedar-rapids/69908705007/
Kim Reynolds' education bill on library books and gender identity, explained in 60 seconds
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/02/16/kim-reynolds-iowa-education-bill-legislature-book-ban-gender-identity/69906652007/
Kim Reynolds' bill: Library book 'removal list,' gender identity teaching ban. What to know
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/02/13/kim-reynolds-bill-book-removals-limits-transgender-gender-identity-teaching/69889778007/
Paid articlePaid Pence group to run ads in Iowa against gender-affirming school policies: Pence is stepping up his outreach in Iowa ahead of a possible 2024 presidential campaign ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/pence-group-to-run-ads-in-iowa-against-gender-affirming-school-policies
'Stand up for kids like me,' trans student tells Iowa senators. But LGBTQ school bills advance
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/02/01/bills-to-restrict-lgbtq-lessons-accommodations-advances-in-iowa/69856658007/
Anti-Trans Bills in North Dakota See Activists Create TRANSport to Help Transgender People Flee U.S.
thedailybeast.com/anti-trans-bills-in-north-dakota-see-activists-create-transport-to-help-transgender-people-flee-us
Iowa diocese banned preferred pronouns, advocates say policy causes 'harm': "It just pushes kids with gender identity questions, or gender dysphoria to the ...
insider.com/iowa-catholic-diocese-banned-preferred-pronouns-2023-1
Des Moines bishop explains why diocese has new gender-identity policy at schools, churches
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2023/01/18/des-moines-catholic-churches-schools-gender-identity-policy-lgbtq-transgender/69813848007/
The inside scoop on Iowa GOP bills targeting sexual orientation, gender identity instruction
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/01/18/iowa-lawmakers-propose-bills-to-restrict-lgbtq-lessons-accommodations/69813929007/
Paid articlePaid "Don't Say Gay" bill introduced by Iowa Republican leaders: Iowa House Republicans have proposed several LGBT related bills that advocates warn ...
axios.com/local/des-moines/2023/01/12/iowa-dont-say-gay-anti-trans-bill-introduced
Iowa Republicans target education with bills on private schools, gender identity: Education issues are poised to dominate the Iowa Legislature in 2023 ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/01/15/iowa-gop-focuses-on-private-schools-gender-identity-in-2023-session/69802433007/
Paid articlePaid LBGTQ+, faith leaders speak out against Des Moines diocese's new gender-identity policies
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2023/01/07/lbgtq-faith-leaders-condemn-des-moines-dioceses-new-gender-policies/69784305007/
Parents force review of school trans guidance: Ministers are to review contentious guidelines on how schools should deal with gender identity after settling a ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/parents-force-review-of-school-trans-guidance-m35dvvf8p
Paid articlePaid Editorial: Iowa school district finds the correct balance by respecting trans students' rights
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/editorials/2022/08/21/iowa-school-district-lgbtq-gender-identity-lawsuit-parents-defending-education/10352914002/
Paid articlePaid 'Our skin is just a little bit thicker': Transgender political candidates in Iowa talk challenges
press-citizen.com/story/news/politics/2022/07/11/two-iowa-transgender-political-candidates-discuss-challenges-they-face/7557312001/
School Counselor Could Lose License for 'F**k Transgenderism' Remark: A Milwaukee school counselor faces state scrutiny for a speech blasting "gender ideology ...
newsweek.com/school-counselor-could-lose-license-fk-transgenderism-remark-1710234
The June 7 primary could change the GOP fight over private school scholarships at the Iowa Capitol
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2022/05/22/iowa-republican-primary-june-7-election-2022-education-abortion-lgbtq/9806479002/
When conservatives call LGBTQ people 'groomers' it's a devastating smear: After years of progress toward acceptance, an attack on LGBTQ people fueled by social ...
mashable.com/article/why-calling-lgbtq-people-groomers-is-terrible
Florida isn't the only state pushing legislation that could be harmful to LGBTQ students
cnn.com/2022/03/10/us/states-anti-lgbtq-legislation-florida/
A roundup of controversial red-state actions restricting abortion, LGBTQ rights and more
cnn.com/2022/04/06/politics/red-states-abortion-lgbtq-critical-race-theory/
Florida Students Speak Out Against “Don’t Say Gay” Bill; Iowa Enacts Trans Athelete Ban
democracynow.org/2022/3/4/headlines/florida_students_speak_out_against_dont_say_gay_bill_iowa_enacts_trans_athelete_ban
Linn-Mar students express ‘sadness’ at law banning transgender girls from sports: Transgender Day of Visibility being celebrated 3 p.m. Saturday in Iowa City
thegazette.com/k/linn-mar-students-express-sadness-at-law-banning-transgender-girls-from-sports/
Florida isn't the only state pushing legislation that could be harmful to LGBTQ students
cnn.com/2022/03/10/us/states-anti-lgbtq-legislation-florida/
Rekha Basu: If past is precedent, Turning Point USA Club at Johnston would be a refuge for hateful speech
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/rekha-basu/2022/03/12/turning-point-usa-club-iowa-school-johnston-high-lgbtq-donald-trump-gender-identity-charlie-kirk/9437865002/
Transgender girls and women now barred from female sports in Iowa: The ban takes effect immediately. The ban applies to K-12 schools and community colleges as ...
npr.org/2022/03/03/1084278181/transgender-girls-and-women-now-barred-from-female-sports-in-iowa
Kansas lawmakers take aim again at banning transgender women from women’s sports: The bill that opponents call “dehumanizing” would prohibit transgender women ...
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article259249670.html
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