Reported Incidents
For Iowa
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
District's Identity Acknowledgements
Alleged incident in West Des Moines Community School District · Iowa
The school district has adopted several official acknowledgements. These include statements on land, labor, trauma, and one specifically addressing sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. This policy reflects the district's stance on these concepts.
District mandates gender identity statements
Alleged incident in West Des Moines Community School District · Iowa
A school district in Iowa has issued a directive requiring staff to affirm gender ideology during certain functions. The directive also includes statements acknowledging American Indian land and decrying slavery. This policy was revealed through public records.
Students' China Trip Concerns
Alleged incident in Muscatine Community School District · Iowa
High school students reportedly took an all-expenses-paid trip to China, funded by the Chinese government. This event raises concerns about potential foreign influence on students. An investigative fellow discovered the details of the trip.
CCP funded Iowa school trips
Alleged incident in Muscatine Community School District · Iowa
A public school district in Iowa coordinated multiple student field trips to China, which were fully funded by the Chinese Communist Party. During these trips, students reportedly praised the Chinese leader. This arrangement involved extensive communication between school officials and Chinese government representatives.
District trip to China funded
Alleged incident in Muscatine Community School District · Iowa
A school district sent students on trips to China, funded by the Chinese government, and explored sister school partnerships potentially governed by Chinese law. Concerns were raised regarding foreign influence and propaganda within the educational environment. The district also coordinated various events with the Chinese consulate.
Misgendering lawsuit reaches settlement
Alleged incident in Linn-Mar Community School District · Iowa
A legal dispute concerning gender identity policies at an educational institution has resulted in a settlement. The case had previously been heard by a federal appeals court.
Indiana takes child over pronouns
Alleged incident in Linn-Mar Community School District · Iowa
Indiana state authorities reportedly justified removing a child from parental custody. This action stemmed from the parents' refusal to use the child's preferred pronouns. The situation reflects broader societal discussions on gender identity and family autonomy.
Linn-Mar settles gender policy
Alleged incident in Linn-Mar Community School District · Iowa
An Iowa school district settled a lawsuit regarding its gender social transitioning policy. The district agreed to a $20,000 payout as part of the settlement. Following the legal action, the school board rescinded the controversial policy.
Gender policy lawsuit settled
Alleged incident in Linn-Mar Community School District · Iowa
An Iowa school district settled a lawsuit concerning its gender identity policy. Parents alleged the policy infringed upon students' First Amendment rights. The settlement resolves the legal challenge to the district's approach.
Iowa District Rescinds Misgendering Policy
Alleged incident in Linn-Mar Community School District · Iowa
A school district settled a legal challenge concerning a policy that allowed for the punishment of students and staff for not affirming a student's gender identity. The district agreed to rescind the policy. This action followed a case brought by a parent advocacy organization.
Iowa district ends pronoun policy
Alleged incident in Linn-Mar Community School District · Iowa
An Iowa school district settled a lawsuit concerning its pronoun policy. The district agreed to rescind its rule that punished individuals for not respecting a student's gender identity.
Pronouns in the Workplace
Alleged incident in Linn-Mar Community School District · Iowa
A publication discusses legal and ethical considerations regarding preferred pronoun usage in employment settings. It explores employer mandates and potential consequences for employees who cannot comply.
Pronoun Policy Lawsuit
Alleged incident in Linn-Mar Community School District · Iowa
A school district is facing a lawsuit regarding a policy that allegedly violates students' free speech. This legal challenge occurs as a new state law mandates parental notification for students requesting different pronouns. The situation reflects broader discussions on student rights and school policies.
School Board Gender Ideology
Alleged incident in Linn-Mar Community School District · Iowa
A school district is facing legal challenges regarding its policies on gender identity. Parents have expressed concerns about the district's approach to these issues. A federal appeals court has issued an opinion on the ongoing dispute.
Court Blocks Pronoun Policy
Alleged incident in Linn-Mar Community School District · Iowa
A federal appeals court halted a school district's policy that mandated students use preferred pronouns. This ruling prevents the district from enforcing its controversial gender identity guidelines.
Parents Win Against Linn-Mar
Alleged incident in Linn-Mar Community School District · Iowa
A school district experienced a dispute with parents, which concluded with a favorable outcome for the parental group. The specific nature of the disagreement was not detailed.
Student Speech Rights Affirmed
Alleged incident in Linn-Mar Community School District · Iowa
A federal appeals court recently issued a ruling affirming student free speech rights within public schools. The decision specifically addresses speech related to gender identity. This legal interpretation impacts how educational institutions can regulate student expression on contentious topics.
Court Voids Gender Identity Policy
Alleged incident in Linn-Mar Community School District · Iowa
A federal appeals court ruled against an Iowa school district's policy regarding gender identity. The court stated that parents are not required to follow a policy that removed their authority in gender-related decisions for their children. This decision also impacts the district's requirement for staff and students to affirm a student's gender identity.
Parents block school gender policy
Alleged incident in Linn-Mar Community School District · Iowa
A public school in Iowa implemented a policy mandating students use preferred pronouns and share bathrooms with transgender peers, with expulsion as a consequence for non-compliance. Parents successfully challenged this, securing a temporary injunction against the policy.
Court Halts Gender Identity Policy
Alleged incident in Linn-Mar Community School District · Iowa
A federal court unanimously ruled an Iowa school district's policy, which mandated respect for gender identity, was unconstitutionally vague. This decision halts the district's enforcement of the controversial policy.