Tag Archives: Iowa women’s rights

Will Iowa Women Soon Become Second Class Citizens?

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Trish Nelson

As we await the Iowa Supreme Court’s decision on the Republican attempt to turn Iowa women and girls back into second class citizens, here is Vice President Kamala Harris sharing her wisdom on the topic. Click here for Iowa House … Continue reading →

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Republicans Are Bad At Law Making

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Paul Deaton

Last Friday the Iowa Supreme Court overturned the 2017 law requiring a 72-hour waiting period before a woman could have an abortion. Here’s the money quote from Chief Justice Mark Cady, writing for the majority: “The state’s capacity to legislate … Continue reading →

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Video: Rep. Bobby Kaufmann “Incredibly Insulted” That Women Want The Right To Choose

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Republicans have no problem portraying themselves as the victims even when a policy has no particular effect on them.  Here’s an example of their twisted logic, specifically Bobby Kaufmann expressing indignation that women want to be the ones to choose … Continue reading →

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