How Ashley Hinson made her kids’ school public enemy No. 1Posted September 28th, 2023 at 2:14pm by Ty Rushing Full story →
Waukee students provide support in wake of anti-LGBTQ lawsPosted September 26th, 2023 at 1:38pm by Nikoel Hytrek People attend Pridefest at Northwest Waukee High on Sept. 16. Photo by Nikoel Hytrek/Starting Line Full story →
Mike Pence Vows To Defund Gender-Affirming Care ProvidersPosted September 16th, 2023 at 8:10pm by Ty Rushing Faith & Freedom Coalition Ralph Reed and Vice President Mike Pence share the stage in Des Moines on Friday, Sept. 16. Photo by Ty Rushing Full story →
Advocates: Iowa’s ‘Vague Law’ Harms LGBTQ Youth, SchoolsPosted September 5th, 2023 at 12:05pm by Nikoel Hytrek Iowans LGBTQ rights outside the Captiol on March 5, 2023. Photo by Ty Rushing/Starting Line Full story →
How Des Moines Metro Schools Are Applying Anti-LGBTQ LawPosted August 30th, 2023 at 12:02pm by Nikoel Hytrek Students arrived at Windsor Elementary in Des Moines to find the school mascot and a balloon arch waiting for them. Photo by Des Moines Public Schools Full story →
UPDATE: Liberty Counsel Behind Waterloo Repeal of Conversion Therapy BanPosted August 23rd, 2023 at 10:20am by Amie Rivers Waterloo City Council members Nia Wilder (top left) and Jonathan Grieder (bottom left), and residents Chad Mohammad (top right) and Aliya Rahman (bottom right), all speak against repealing the city’s ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ children Aug. 21, 2023. Full story →
Urbandale Pauses Removal Of LGBTQ Books From SchoolsPosted August 3rd, 2023 at 3:22pm by Nikoel Hytrek Shutterstock Full story →
Looking to Support an LGBTQ Business? Check Out This New Iowa City-Area DirectoryPosted July 17th, 2023 at 12:33pm by Grace Katzer Full story →
Drake Prof. Says Arkansas Ruling Could Affect Iowa’s Gender-Affirming Care BanPosted June 22nd, 2023 at 3:52pm by Grace Katzer Photo by Starting Line staff Full story →
Biden Administration Announces New Measures to Protect LGBTQ AmericansPosted June 8th, 2023 at 4:09pm by Isabel Soisson The measures include efforts to protect LGBTQ community organizations from threats, creating a partnership with health care providers to ensure LGBTQ Americans are given the proper medical care, and releasing funds for new programs that will support the physical and mental health of LGBTQ youth. (Photo via Shutterstock) Full story →