Donald Trump Indicted in Classified Documents Case, Second Indictment in Three MonthsPosted June 9th, 2023 at 11:08am by Isabel Soisson The former president faces charges of obstruction of justice and conspiracy, as well as willful retention of national defense secrets, a violation of the Espionage Act, which could mean years in prison if he is found guilty. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) 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 →
Teachers and Allies Ready to ‘Teach Truth Day of Action’ on June 10Posted June 7th, 2023 at 4:10pm by Isabel Soisson Participants in a virtual press call on Tuesday discussed “the growing chorus of diverse voices speaking out against politicians and their far-right supporters’ attempts to attack students’ freedom to learn, and educators’ freedom to teach.” (Photo via Shutterstock) Full story →
Iowans To Spend $76 Million On Private School Vouchers, So FarPosted June 5th, 2023 at 4:25pm by Ty Rushing Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds reacts after signing a bill that creates education savings accounts, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at the Statehouse in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Full story →
Guest Post: Despite New Iowa Laws, We Support LGBTQ Students In Sioux CityPosted June 1st, 2023 at 3:34pm by Guest Post Sioux City School Board member Bernie Scolaro at the Iowa Capitol in 2023. Courtesy Bernie Scolaro Full story →
Here’s How the Biden Administration Has Tackled The Mental Health CrisisPosted May 31st, 2023 at 12:29pm by Isabel Soisson The Biden administration has invested billions into improving mental health care in the nation’s schools, providing training to health care providers on suicide prevention and behavioral health, and scaling up crisis lifelines, among other investments. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File) Full story →
Sheldon and Sibley To Get Better Access to Water Due to Biden’s Infrastructure LawPosted May 24th, 2023 at 4:48pm by Isabel Soisson Water is already being delivered to the cities of Hull, Rock Rapids, and Sioux Center, and this latest investment means that the rest of Iowa’s member cities will soon be joining them. (Photo via Pxfuel) Full story →
Iowa LGBTQ Students Band Together To Protect Each OtherPosted May 24th, 2023 at 10:07am by Nikoel Hytrek Full story →
Post-Roe Abortion Bans Have Led to Devastating Outcomes for Women, Study FindsPosted May 22nd, 2023 at 12:56pm by Isabel Soisson Women have suffered through ectopic pregnancies, miscarriages, fetal anomalies, and other complications, but have found it difficult to get the care they need due to restrictive abortion bans. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe) Full story →
5 New Iowa Laws You Should Pay Attention ToPosted May 18th, 2023 at 10:05am by Ty Rushing Canva photo Full story →