Happening Today
- College Group • Rock Island IL, 4:00 pm, Clock Inc. LGBT+ Community Center
- Iowa LGBTQ Chamber Central Iowa Member Mixer • Des Moines, 5:00 pm, The Slow Down Coffee Co.
- Trans Masculine Support Group • Carbondale, 5:00 pm, Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ Center
- Affirming Community Yoga at Clock Inc. • Rock Island, 6:00 pm, Clock Inc. LGBT+ Community Center
- Trivia and Wine Wednesday • North Liberty, Ia., 7:00 pm, Micky's Irish Pub & Grill - North Liberty
- Game Nite at The Blazing Saddle • Des Moines, 9:00 pm, The Blazing Saddle
- Trivia at Micky's • Iowa City, Ia., 9:00 pm, Micky's Irish Pub & Grill - Iowa City
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The Latest
Hendricks part of worldwide MCC panel, Tyson stands up for cannabis dealers, the sinking Windy City, “Divisible” in Omaha, and mental health exceptions for abortion
Davenport’s Rich Hendricks takes a worldwide role. “Divisible” premiers in Omaha. Chicago is sinking. Mike Tyson calls for pardons for those still incarcerated for cannabis offenses. And mental health exceptions emerge in the ongoing struggle for abortion rights.
New lending library at The Project of the Quad Cities reflects LGBTQ, BIPOC and female identities
The Project of the Quad Cities is trying to help provide readings to identities who are most often the target of book bans. TPQC’s new lending library focuses on LGBTQ, BIPOC and female writings, at a time when Pen America reports explosive nationwide growth in book bans in states that include Iowa.
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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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