Gay iowans

Singing "we shall overcome" and waving the rainbow hues of the Pride flag, LGBTQ Iowans shared a message of hope on the heels of legislation dissolving civil rights protections for trans Iowans. 1 States that in no aspect of its programs shall there be differences in the treatment of persons because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual. Patients with disabilities and non-English speakers are welcome. 2 Transgender Iowans face unique and challenging barriers that do not exist for others in the LGBTQ community. $ could provide a transgender Iowan with one-on-one support, referrals, and follow up services. 3 It's certainly a funny day to be a gay Iowan. When you leave the Midwest, you'd better be prepared to renounce your allegiance to your home state, especially when you become a New Yorker, as I did about four years ago. 4 The Blazing Saddle, a historic LGBTQ bar at the center of "The Last American Gay Bar," a new Iowa-made documentary, explores gay life in Iowa through the s and '90s. 5 These are not the only bills we work on, but we consider them the most dangerous. Want to help power our work to fight this discriminatory legislation? 6 One Iowa Action works to preserve and advance the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) Iowans through grassroots efforts, policy work, voter education, and advocacy. 7 Nearly eight years after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage and several months after Congress codified gay nuptials, Iowa legislators proposed banning such unions in their state constitution. Therefore, it is unclear that such a law could be enforceable, as federal law and the federal Constitution take precedence over state law. 8 If you’re a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise queer person seeking a welcoming neighborhood with facilities you’ll cherish, start with these top gay and gay-friendly Iowa cities to discover your perfect new home, each with its distinct personality. 9 . 10