LGBTQ Archives | Progress Iowa

February 27, 2025

Iowa Republicans Disgrace State Rights and Liberties

Today, Progress Iowa executive director Matt Sinovic and press secretary Parker Williamson issued the following statements in response to a gender discrimination legislation moving through the Iowa House and Senate. …

LGBTQ News

June 26, 2023

Iowa LGBTQ Media Guide released in the wake of unprecedented attacks from the Governor and legislature

Local and national organizations jointly released the Iowa LGBTQ Media Guide today, to provide accurate information and encourage appropriate representation of the LGBTQ community in the media. This year’s guide…

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March 31, 2023

Transgender Day of Visibility: Businesses, Faith Leaders, Community Groups, Labor Unions, Elected Officials Support Transgender Iowans

Today Progress Iowa issued the following statement recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility, recognized today, March 31st, joining more than one hundred and eighty community organizations, faith leaders, businesses, labor unions,…

LGBTQ News Presidential

February 16, 2023

Iowans Stand With Transgender Students, Protest Pence

Yesterday a group of Iowans came together to stand up for the freedom for every Iowan to thrive, and oppose former Vice President Mike Pence spreading misinformation about our children.…

LGBTQ News Statements

November 21, 2022

We must act to end senseless attacks against LGBTQ community

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to a shooting that killed five people at a Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub: “No matter where we’re from…

LGBTQ News Statements

July 25, 2022

Grassley and Ernst must protect marriage equality

Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response calling on Iowa’s senators to vote in favor of the Respect for Marriage Act: “Iowans believe that we…

LGBTQ News

June 4, 2021

IOWA LGBTQ MEDIA GUIDE RELEASED IN RECOGNITION OF PRIDE MONTH

Local and national organizations released the annual Iowa LGBTQ Media Guide today, to provide accurate information and encourage appropriate representation of the LGBTQ community in the media. One Iowa, Iowa…

LGBTQ News

June 4, 2020

IOWA LGBTQ MEDIA GUIDE RELEASED IN RECOGNITION OF PRIDE MONTH

Local and national organizations released the annual Iowa LGBTQ Media Guide today, to provide accurate information and encourage appropriate representation of the LGBTQ community in the media. One Iowa, Transformations…