The work of human rights is not theoretical. It’s practical, local, and needed in every corner of this state. Guest column

Today, Dec. 10, is Human Rights Day, a global reminder that dignity, equality, and freedom from discrimination are not abstract ideals. They are the rights every person deserves.

And this year, the day carries particular weight here in Iowa.

Just this year, during the 2025 legislative session, our state became the first in the nation to narrow its civil rights protections by removing gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act. While other states are expanding protections to meet the needs of a changing and diverse population, Iowa moved in the opposite direction.

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