Happening Today
- HIV Support Group • Moline IL, 11:00 am, The Project of the Quad Cities
- LGBT+ High School Support Group • Rock Island IL, 4:30 pm, Clock Inc. LGBT+ Community Center
- Trans-Formation Support Group • Carbondale, 5:00 pm, Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ Center
- Trans Up • Champaign, 5:30 pm, Uniting Pride of Champaign County
- History on Tap • Davenport IA, 6:00 pm, Putnam Museum and Science Center
- Bingo at Micky's • North Liberty, 7:00 pm, Micky's Irish Pub & Grill - North Liberty
- Indigo Girls at The Englert • Iowa City, 7:30 pm, The Englert Theatre
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The Latest
Climate change and water / Artificial intelligence off / New details in Nex Benedict death
New details in Nex Benedict’s death, major goofs by Gemini AI, and climate change creates water stress worldwide. Find the links to learn more.
More of The Latest
Iowa and TikTok, HIV and cancer, challenges of AI and climate change, plant-based protein benefits, and fulfilling global water demand
Today’s curated briefs explain why Iowa is suing TikTok; studies about HIV and cancer, and the benefits of plant-based protein; and a look at how artificial intelligence is affecting corporations, and the search for clean water.
Bill JR Coffey, Quad Cities LGBTQ pioneer and Kewanee restaurateur, succumbs to cancer and leaves two-state legacy
Bill JR Coffey paved the way for LGBTQ+ community and AIDS/HIV activism in the Quad Cities for decades. Then he became a parent and ran two beloved restaurants in the Kewanee area. He passed away this week after fighting cancer and heart disease for five years.
More abortions in 2023, victory against redlining, “Love Your Mind” campaign for mental health, and Iowa’s proposed ban on conversion therapy bans
Abortions likely increased in 2023. The government took a big step against redlining. “Love Your Mind” encourages mental health support for men of color. And Iowa Republicans propose a ban on conversion therapy bans.
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