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 →
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 →
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 →
Guest Post: Why Education About Queer Identities MattersPosted June 21st, 2023 at 3:26pm by Guest Post 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 →
Iowa LGBTQ Students Band Together To Protect Each OtherPosted May 24th, 2023 at 10:07am by Nikoel Hytrek Full story →
Waterloo Bans Conversion Therapy On LGBTQ YouthPosted May 16th, 2023 at 2:34pm by Amie Rivers Waterloo Ward 2 City Council Member Jonathan Grieder speaks about his ordinance banning conversion therapy during the May 15, 2023 meeting of the Waterloo City Council. Full story →