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.
What even is there to see in Iowa? Corn? We got that in California, along with transgender rights.
The Driftless Area is pretty I guess. 🤷♀️
I don’t think Iowa was that hot of a tourist destination to begin with.
Iowa you should be ashamed of yourselves.
Oh we are. Can’t really call ourselves “Iowa Nice” at this point. No one is trying harder to get 45’s attention than Governor Reynolds, aka The Kim Reaper. We’ve got private school vouchers, we nuked our progressive tax brackets in favor of a flat tax, and we even started our own DOGE.
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?
We’re only 6 weeks into this. This is what he’s done in 40 days.
Yeah, that’s what I’m thinking too. In a few months or a few years, these will be the good old days.
Nothing will meaningfully improve until the rich fear for their lives
