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
- Quad Cities Launch: Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce • Davenport, 5:00 pm, Me & Billy
- Trans-Formation Support Group • Carbondale, 5:00 pm, Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ Center
- Trans Up • Champaign, 5:30 pm, Uniting Pride of Champaign County
- Bingo at Micky's • North Liberty, 7:00 pm, Micky's Irish Pub & Grill - North Liberty
- Noche Latina • Des Moines, 11:00 pm, The Blazing Saddle
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The Latest
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.
More of The Latest
Progress on minimum wage, lack of progress on racial and gender leadership in Hollywood, and more
Minimum wage. Climate change. Women and people of color in Hollywood. And Claudia Gay’s resignation. It’s in today’s curated briefs and links.
Understanding new blood donation rules, stopping pre-textual stops, dangers of doomsaying, and are Iowa Republicans standing down on LGBTQ+ issues this year?
Will Iowa Republicans stand down this session when it comes to LGBTQ+ issues? The Quad-City Times writes, yes. But is that good news? Caleb McCullough writes that Republicans also plan to focus more strongly on education and "religious freedom." A quick reminder of...
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