Report of Women’s Constituency Caucus
Iowa Democratic Party
September 17, 2022
The Vision for the Women’s Constituency caucus: To empower Iowa Women to exercise their rights, engage in public discourse, and make their voices heard at all levels of government.
Three Educational/information sessions have been held via Zoom the third Thursday of every month at 8:00 P.M. Candidates have also been speaking briefly at the caucus educational sessions.
July 21 Re-branding of IDP Kelly Gibson, Jennifer Konfrst
August 18 Abortion/Maternal Health Dr. Glenn Hurst, Deidre Dejear
September 15 Public dollars for Public Schools Margaret Buckton, Franken campaign, Julie Stauch
Bylaws for the Women’s Constituency Caucus have been developed and approved by the elected representatives for the caucus.
The upcoming educational sessions, always the 3rd Thursday of the month via Zoom at 8:00 P.M.
October 20 Constitutional Amendment regarding Guns
November 17 Queer basics
December 15 Rural caucus link, legislative proposals
In a general statement, women are very displeased at losing their bodily healthcare rights because of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe versus Wade. Young women, Republican women, Independent or No Party women are registering to vote, and are speaking out. Iowa women are using their voices and will be voting their values.
Reported by Mary Weaver, Women’s Caucus Leader September 17, 2022.