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Kennedy Torch

Thematic map displaying book ban attempts nationally in 2022.

Source: American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom

Silencing Stories: Iowa Book Bans and the Censorship Struggle

Samuella Kasha, Writer March 5, 2024

Book banning is counterproductive.  The purpose of education is to provide young adults with factual and pertinent knowledge by teaching them about various subjects and history in a supervised setting....

Iowa transgender youth are concerned for their right to be called by their preferred name in schools in light of recent legislative changes.

Legislation Regarding Pronouns and Gender Identity Sweeps Iowa Schools

Onnika Hallam, Writer October 11, 2023

“An Act relating to parental and guardian consent and information regarding the gender identity of students enrolled in a school district or charter school.” - House File 180 This year, House File...

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