Magic Mushrooms, Missing Safety Net

Iowa just passed a groundbreaking psilocybin bill for PTSD. But as Trump praises psychedelic therapy, his administration is dismantling the very health systems needed to support it.

Iowa did something almost unthinkable in a political climate defined by dysfunction—it came together. In April 2025, the Iowa House of Representatives voted 84 to 6 in favor of legalizing psilocybin therapy for PTSD, particularly aimed at helping veterans. This wasn’t a fringe proposal. It passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. The message was cle…