Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds repealed a 1980s-era law mandating gender balance on state and local government boards and commissions.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has repealed a 1980s-era law requiring gender balance for state and local government boards and commissions, stating that the focus should be on appointing the most qualified individuals. The repeal reflects a growing trend in the US, with conservative lawmakers targeting diversity efforts and protections for historically marginalized groups as fundamentally discriminatory. Critics argue that this could lead to fewer opportunities for women.
April 03, 2024
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