A state law signed Feb. 28, 2025, removes gender identity as a protected status from the Iowa Civil Rights Act, leaving transgender people vulnerable to discrimination. The rights of transgender people—those who present gender characteristics that differ from what has historically been expected of someone based on their biological sex traits—are under political attack across the United States. There are now hundreds of anti-trans bills at various points in the legislative process.
The psychology behind anti-trans legislation: How cognitive biases shape thoughts and policy
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