#Iowa Code

[archivlibrarianist]

From the article:

"Iowa House File 274 would repeal a section of Iowa Code that states nothing in the state’s obscenity laws prohibits the use of appropriate materials for educational purposes in accredited schools, public libraries, or educational programs for minors.

"The Iowa Code section also does not prohibit the attendance of minors at an exhibition or display of art works or the use of any materials in any public library.

"Iowa Code defines obscenity as: 'any material depicting or describing the genitals, sex acts, masturbation, excretory functions or sadomasochistic abuse which the average person, taking the material as a whole and applying contemporary community standards with respect to what is suitable material for minors, would find appeals to the prurient interest and is patently offensive; and the material, taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, scientific, political or artistic value.'

"Supporters of the legislation argued the exemptions allow minors access to inappropriate, sexually explicit material at public libraries, and that the bill is needed to restrict children’s exposure to obscene content." (emphasis added) .

In other words: they know it's not "pornography." They know legal definitions of obscenity do not, in fact, apply to books they screech are "obscene." And it isn't stopping them.

It isn't stopping them because this was never about "protecting" anyone. It was always about controlling what people see and read, in order to control what people think and believe.

Don't let them get away with it.

[bueckershaven]

girlfriend!caitlin👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩

[uraesthete]

Wait a minute before you tell me anything,

how was your day?

Cause I've been missing

You by my side, yeah

Did I awake you out of your dreams?

I'm sorry but I couldn't sleep

You calm me down

There's something 'bout the sound of your voice

I-I-I-I'm never never

Never as far away as it may seem, oh

Soon we'll be together

We'll pick up right where we left off

Paris, London, Tokyo

There's just one thing that I gotta do

Hello, tuck you in every night on the phone

Hello, tuck you in every night)

And I can hardly take another goodbye

Baby, won't be long

You're the one that I'm waiting on

Hello, tuck you in every night on the phone, woah

Girl I'll be thinking about you worldwide, worldwide, worldwide

Girl I'll be thinking about you worldwide, worldwide, worldwide

(Girl I'll be thinking about you)

Yes, I may meet a million pretty girls that know my name

But don't you worry

Cause you have my heart

It ain't easy to keep on moving city to city

Just get up and go

The show must go on so I need you to be strong

I-I-I-I'm never never

Never as far away as it may seem

No never

Soon we'll be together

We'll pick up right where we left off

Paris, London, Tokyo

There's just one thing that I gotta do

Hello, tuck you in every night on the phone

Hello, tuck you in every night)

And I can hardly take another goodbye

Baby, won't be long

You're the one that I'm waiting on

Hello, tuck you in every night on the phone, woah

Girl I'll be thinking about you worldwide, worldwide, worldwide

Girl I'll be thinking about you worldwide, worldwide, worldwide

(Girl I'll be thinking about you)

Oh

Wherever the wind blows me

Yes you're still the one and only girl on my mind

No, there ain't no one better

So always remember

Always remember, girl you're mine

Paris, London, Tokyo

There's just one thing that I gotta do

Hello, tuck you in every night on the phone

Hello, tuck you in every night)

And I can hardly take another goodbye

Baby, won't be long

You're the one that I'm waiting on

Hello, tuck you in every night on the phone

Girl I'll be thinking about you worldwide, worldwide, worldwide

Girl I'll be thinking about you worldwide, worldwide, worldwide

(Girl I'll be thinking about you)

Worldwide

Yes, I may meet a million pretty girls that know my name

But don't you worry

Cause you have my heart

[captainmartin20]

they send each other pictures of their fits 😭 bro maybe caitlin was kate’s new stylist all along

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[elytrafemme]

rlly cant believe it took me until these past couple months to get into w.a.m.s, tiffany blews, and 27 when they are literally the most me coded folie songs?? like every lyric of w.a.m.s but espec: "what makes you so special? i'm gonna leave you, i'm gonna teach you, how we're all alone." <- this is me in march 2025-coded you just have to trust me. And then tiffany blews "oh baby you're a classic like a little black dress" <- this could be about others in my life but also unfortunately i might be a classic like a little black dress :/

& then 27. "my mind is a safe, and if i keep it in we all get rich; my body is an orphanage, we take everyone in." I understand conceptually that I am not a popstar such as pete wentz but am in fact a virgin loser however you must understand that i literally get it. i get what pete was saying here

Anyway ummm normal normal normal. 27 is so good tho. I also am going to play Heaven Iowa because i like to feel pain and die

[candyfloss-esophagus]

i need need need desperately need to hear a hobie version of fall out boy's heaven, iowa

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[dotterelly]

Went on a walk with my parents yesterday, exploring some local areas. Came across this farm that has been labeled as a historical site primarily because Soviet Premier Nikita Khruschev visited it. They have several informational signs up on the history of the farm and on Khruschev's visit. This one was my favorite, because of this one bit:

"A famous incident of the 1959 visit of the Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, Roswell Garst threw corn silage at reporters for being disruptive, which amused everyone except for his wife Elizabeth."

[maxbegone]

The election doesn’t start tomorrow, it ends tomorrow.

If you haven’t already, please make sure you are registered to vote and know where your polling place is (vote.org is a great and easy way to get that information). Additionally, please make sure you have a way to get to your polling place. Uber and Lyft often give free or discounted rides to the polls, and this year the car rental company, Hertz, is allowing free one-day rentals to get to the polls. More information on that here.

EDIT: NAACP has a discount code to use for Lyft, valid for two rides up to $20 ($40 total). Use code: NAACPVOTE24

The following states allow same day registration for general elections, ie: the presidential election:

California

Colorado

Washington DC

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Iowa

Maine

Maryland

Michigan

Minnesota

Montana

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Mexico

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Note: North Dakota does not require formal voter registration, and upon presenting valid identification at a polling place, eligible citizens receive their ballot to vote.

all info here

The following states are required by law to give you time off to vote (between one and three hours):

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Georgia

Illinois

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Maryland

Massachusetts

Minnesota

Missouri

Nebraska

Nevada

New Mexico

New York

Ohio

Oklahoma

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

*Most states requiring employers to permit voting leave also require that this time is paid. Among the above, the following do not: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Dakota. (info here)

Again, it is your right to vote. If you are in line when the polls close, stay in line. It is your legal right to vote.

If you are turned away at the polls, say the following verbatim: “Give me a provisional ballot with a receipt as required by law.”

If you make a mistake on your ballot, you have the right to ask for a new ballot. Don’t cross anything out, simply ask for a new one.

Poll workers are required to make reasonable accommodations for voters who need, including ballots in other languages or translators.

Canvassing is not allowed at polling places, and no one is allowed to threaten or intimidate voters. You have the right to report anything of the like.

All info taken from here

Some tips:

Don’t wear political merch to the polls.

Don’t engage with anyone about your politics at the polls.

Don’t take phone calls inside your polling place — it can wait, please be respectful.

Research who is running locally and see what their policies are. Additionally, research any local propositions that may be on the ballot. The language on ballots is made to be purposefully confusing, so make sure you read everything carefully in addition to your research.

If you’re able to get up early on Election Day, go right when your polling place opens to beat the line.

REMEMBER: IT IS YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE!

Here are a list of state-by-state voter protection hotlines, as well as hotlines in various other languages:

Please vote tomorrow if you have not already. It’s so important, and choosing not to vote or voting for a third party is a vote for extremist measures. Vote down the ballot, and do not let anyone bully you into voting one certain way.

What we are seeing throughout this election cycle (and the last two election cycles) is entirely abnormal. The bullying we see from a certain side and its supporters is childish and dangerous. They spew false information, make racist remarks, and sexualize and discriminate fellow candidates. No single presidential candidate is completely and wholly good, so criticize accordingly.

Vote with those you love in mind, vote with your safety in mind, and vote for those who will be affected for decades to come. Vote for someone who speaks coherently, not for someone who is, let’s be honest, not cognitively alright — and that is the bare minimum of the issue.

If you have anything to add to this post, please do. If anything is incorrect, please let me know and I will gladly change it.

Vote. Vote. Vote.

[uraesthete]

something about this clip that really does it for me

peep the audio 👀 wasn’t lying when I said I was going to edit her to heartbreaker 😏

[captainmartin20]

the tiny ass font and they still can’t fit all her accomplishments and records 😭

[jonathanbyersphd]

WAIT WAIT WAIT HUM HALLELUJAH IS ON THE SETLIST? CATCH ME THINKING ABOUT BYLER AT THE FALL OUT BOY SHOW

[tumbwr]

feb 24 2025

iowa is trying to remove transgender people from the civil rights code.

https://x.com/justinkcomer/status/1894096102036582621

https://x.com/wifehug/status/1894151321109901465

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