Protesters rallied against a proposed bill in Iowa that aims to eliminate protections for transgender individuals, potentially making Iowa the first state to enact such a law. Advocates for L.G.B.T.Q. rights voiced concerns about the negative impact of the bill, emphasizing the need to uphold protections for the transgender community. The rally featured slogans like “Transphobia has got to go,” highlighting the urgency of their message. Activists fear that the governor’s approval would set a troubling precedent for the rights of transgender people in the state.
new video available: Demonstrators Gather to Oppose Legislation Aiming to Withdraw Protections for Transgender Iowans
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Demonstrators Gather to Oppose Legislation Aiming to Withdraw Protections for Transgender Iowans
Advocates for L.G.B.T.Q. rights argued that Iowa would be the first state to rescind extensive protections for transgender individuals if the governor enacted the bill.
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Hey, hey. Ho, ho. Transphobia must stop.
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