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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

IA: LGBTQIA+ Issues

Generalized Anxiety Disorder affects 6.8 million adults or 3.1% of the U.S. population, yet only 43.2% are receiving treatment. (Adobe Stock)
Depression High Among IA's LGBTQ Population

The Census Bureau has released a report that shows LGBTQ people suffered higher rates of depression, anxiety and other mental hurdles than did the …

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Law experts say this weekend's prevention of a riot at an Idaho Pride event coincides with more online anti-LGBTQ comments posted by extremist groups. (Adobe Stock)
IA Group: Planned Riot Will Not Intimidate LGBTQ Community

A leading LGBTQ organization in Iowa said community members won't back down after authorities in Idaho blocked a planned riot at a Pride event there…

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In 1868, the Iowa Supreme Court decided the landmark Clark v. The Board of Directors, declaring segregated schools were inherently unequal. (Adobe Stock)
IA's History on Civil Liberties at a Crossroads

In the past two years, Iowa has adopted or proposed policies that stoke debate on whether the state is moving away from prioritizing the rights and …

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Health professionals say trans youth attempt suicide at much higher rates than their peers, and that sports serve as a way to cope with any trauma they've dealt with because of their gender identity. (Adobe Stock)
IA Transgender Sports Bill Moves Forward

Iowa has entered the fray of states debating the issue of restricting transgender students from competing in girls' sports. Backers of a ban said …

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Just like other state legislatures, Iowa's General Assembly has seen routine debate on bills LGTBQ advocates say unfairly target their community, while conservative lawmakers push religious and personal-freedom proposals. (Adobe Stock)
Political Ideology, Transgender Rights Clash in IA

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The current legislative session in Iowa has seen the return of debate over LGBTQ rights, while conservative lawmakers seek …

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Advocates say while society has become more accepting of gays and lesbians, there's still a lot of backlash toward those who identify as transgender. (Adobe Stock)
IA Group: Transgender Community to Benefit from Supreme Court Ruling

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Advocates for equal rights on Monday were handed a major victory by the U.S. Supreme Court which said federal law protects LGBTQ …

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More than 3% of Iowa's adult population identifies as LGBTQ. (Adobe Stock)
Report: IA Shifts Policy Approach on LGBTQ Issues

DES MOINES, Iowa -- A new report gives Iowa a "fair" grade when it comes to policies that support its LGBTQ residents. The Movement Advancement …

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As a Fairfield school board member, Phil Miller voted to allow transgender students to use restrooms based on their gender identity. (martyspittle/Pixabay)
Special Election Winner Notes Failure of Transgender Attack Ads

FAIRFIELD, Iowa – In the wake of a special election punctuated by attack ads about transgender bathroom access, the winner is reflecting on …

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LGBTQ activists are concerned about a U.S. Census Bureau decision to omit some 2020 Census questions about sexual orientation and gender identity. (Click/Morguefile)
LGBTQ Community Reeling from 2020 Census "Snub"

DES MOINES, Iowa – Some members of the LGBTQ community say they're feeling “erased” after learning that proposed questions about …

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Iowa women will march for equity, justice and more on Saturday – some locally, and others in Washington, D.C. (Timothy Krause/Flickr)
"Hear Our Voice" – Iowa Women Ready to March for Equality, Justice

DES MOINES, Iowa - On the day after Donald Trump takes office, thousands of Iowa women will take to the streets to defend human rights and call for …

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Some LGBT Iowans expect to face equal-rights battles under a Trump administration. (Denise Coronel/Flickr)
LGBT Advocates Voice Concerns Over Trump Presidency

DES MOINES, Iowa — There could be some trouble for LGBT rights during the Trump presidency. Donald Trump has said he would like to overturn …

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The Iowa Legislature could adjourn within the next few weeks, close to the April 19 target. (Library of Congress)
Legislature Focuses on School Aid and On-Time Adjournment

DES MOINES, Iowa - Leaders of the Republican-led Iowa House and the Democrat-controlled Senate are pledging to pass a state budget and adjourn in …

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