Govt tables bill proposing more precise definition of transgender, drops 'self-perceived gender identity'

In a major departure from the existing law, The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026 introduced in ...
Iowa State Daily

Ames City Council addresses gender identity protections amidst new law

At 6 p.m. Tuesday, the Ames City Council addressed gender identity as a protected class, the Schainker Plaza concrete subcontractors, Jordinson Construction, the curbside recycling and R3C program and ...
The Heritage Foundation

States Must Refuse to Define “Abuse” as Raising a Child According to His or Her Sex

Ideologues have long worked behind the scenes to weaponize Child Protective Services in the states. This includes accusing parents of “abuse” if they fail to affirm their child’s discordant “gender ...

'Self-perceived' sexual identities not part of new transgender definition bill

The definition “shall not include, nor shall ever have been so included, persons with different sexual orientations and ...
WZZM

Michigan State Board of Education weighs changes to sex ed standards to include gender identity, sexual orientation

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan State Board of Education is weighing changes to the state's health and sexual education curriculum standards for the first time since 2007. The new health education ...
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Iowa gives final approval to a bill removing gender identity protections despite massive protests

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa moved to remove gender identity protections from the state's civil rights code Thursday despite massive protests by opponents who say it could expose transgender people to ...