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Story summary
- Emma Denney, a 32-year-old unemployed freelance artist, traveled from Iowa City to Iowa State Capitol on December 23, 2025, to address proposed bills affecting transgender and nonbinary people.
- Denney earned her doctorate from the University of Iowa in May.
- Denney moved from Los Angeles to Iowa City in 2020.
- The visit highlights concerns among the transgender and nonbinary community about Iowa's proposed legislation and ongoing public engagement in state policy.
