Iowa Republicans Redefine Gender and Sex in Controversial Bill

The Iowa house education committee debated a bill proposed by Republican governor Kim Reynolds that would eliminate legal recognition for transgender people and redefine the word "equal" to exclude transgender individuals from equal protections. The bill also mandates special gender markers on birth certificates for transgender individuals, reminiscent of past discriminatory practices. Despite heavy opposition, the committee passed the bill on a party-line vote, raising concerns about the erosion of equality and LGBTQ+ rights.