Aime Wichtendahl
Aime Wichtendahl is a Democratic state representative in Iowa and a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. As a transgender woman, she has been at the forefront of discussions surrounding transgender civil rights and has actively opposed legislation that seeks to undermine these protections. Recently, she spoke out against a bill passed by Iowa lawmakers that would eliminate civil rights protections for transgender individuals, emphasizing the harmful impact such measures have on the visibility and dignity of transgender people in society.
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Aime Wichtendahl, Iowa’s first openly transgender lawmaker, described the new law as a dark moment in history.
Iowa trans civil rights protections: What to know about the new state law
United States· 2025-07-06
Aime Wichtendahl is a Democratic representative in the Iowa Parliament who spoke out against the legislation affecting transgender rights.
Aux Etats-Unis, l’Iowa révoque les règles de protection des personnes transgenres
France· 2025-03-01Democratic Iowa state Rep. Aime Wichtendahl, who identifies as a transgender woman, said, 'The purpose of this bill and the purpose of every anti-trans bill is to further erase us from public life and to stigmatize our existence.'
Iowa governor signs bill involving transgender protectionsUnited States· 2025-03-01
Aime Wichtendahl was the final Democrat to speak before the vote, wiping away tears as she offered her personal story as a transgender woman.
Iowa becomes first US state to remove gender identity protections from its civil rights codeUnited States· 2025-02-28
Aime Wichtendahl is an Iowa state representative who spoke out against the bill removing gender identity protections, sharing her personal story as a transgender woman.
Iowa gives final approval to a bill removing gender identity protections despite massive protestsUnited States· 2025-02-28Aime Wichtendahl is a State Representative who is transgender and spoke against the bill eliminating civil rights protections for transgender people.
Iowa Lawmakers Pass Bill to Eliminate Transgender Civil Rights ProtectionsUnited States· 2025-02-28