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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
Iowa needs to become a leader in equality once again Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. Starting in 2004, this day of action is celebrated in over 130 countries around the world, many where same-sex relationships are still criminalized. While June is celebrated as LGTBQ+ Pride month in the United States, May […]
IT’S A DIFFERENT WORLD – Gaines Column
I am the mother of a very disabled child. One of my best friends is also the mother of a child with a disabiliy. Both of our children are now grown men, age 38, and dependent on us, their mothers, for so much of their existence. She and I often share our similar stories of […]
Mental Health Awareness Month – More Needs to be Done to Help Struggling Iowans
More Needs to be Done to Help Struggling Iowans May is Mental Health Awareness Month and more Americans are struggling with their mental health than ever before. The ongoing pandemic, isolation, and limited access to mental health providers have caused Iowans to struggle to get the help they need for their mental health issues. Iowa […]
Abortion: A Controversial Topic – Gaines Column
Church vs State I have not chosen to be vocal about the right to abortion since I was first elected in 2011. Why? Primarily because I am a Catholic and the Catholic Church does not support abortion. In fact, when I was in the Catholic schools I attended in elementary school, high school and college, […]