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![TRM The Real Mainstream The Real Mainstream provides LGBTQ affirming, intersectional news, commentary and events for readers in Illinois and Iowa. Decorah Pride hosts six events for LGBTQ+ visibility, diversity and “unleashing creativity” on Saturday, Sunday](https://therealmainstream.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Decorah-Pride-cover-770x433-1.jpg)
Decorah Pride hosts six events for LGBTQ+ visibility, diversity and “unleashing creativity” on Saturday, Sunday
DECORAH – Decorah Pride has a phrase in its slogan that goes beyond increasing LGBTQ+ visibility and celebrating diversity. The nonprofit in far northeast Iowa is also dedicated to “unleashing creativity.” And one way it’s showcasing that quality this year is Saturday...
![TRM The Real Mainstream The Real Mainstream provides LGBTQ affirming, intersectional news, commentary and events for readers in Illinois and Iowa. Busy fall for Clock Inc. with five upcoming events](https://therealmainstream.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Clock-Inc.-events-coming-up-revised-770x443-1.jpg)
Busy fall for Clock Inc. with five upcoming events
Check out five upcoming events from Clock Inc., plus other news bits from the LGBT+ center serving the Quad Cities from Rock Island.
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![TRM The Real Mainstream The Real Mainstream provides LGBTQ affirming, intersectional news, commentary and events for readers in Illinois and Iowa. Get to know Peoria’s Alexander Martin and drag persona Artemisia VanHo](https://therealmainstream.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Alexander-Martin-In-Her-Own-Words-770x431-1.jpg)
Get to know Peoria’s Alexander Martin and drag persona Artemisia VanHo
Learn about Alexander Martin, aka Artemisia VanHo, a Peoria-based artist, drag performer, activist, and sexual health educator who will be featured in all three days of Peoria Proud’s celebration July 19-21.
![TRM The Real Mainstream The Real Mainstream provides LGBTQ affirming, intersectional news, commentary and events for readers in Illinois and Iowa. Photo Gallery of MLK Park dedication in Davenport](https://therealmainstream.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MLK-Park-photo-gallery-770x433-1.jpg)
Photo Gallery of MLK Park dedication in Davenport
Enjoy photos of the new MLK Park, 501 N. Brady St., Davenport, during its ribbon-cutting and dedication June 19 (Juneteenth).
News & Features
![TRM The Real Mainstream The Real Mainstream provides LGBTQ affirming, intersectional news, commentary and events for readers in Illinois and Iowa. Six ways to partake of services and events by The Project of the Quad Cities](https://therealmainstream.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/TPQC-events-coming-up-revised-770x443-1.jpg)
Six ways to partake of services and events by The Project of the Quad Cities
Learn about six ways in September and October to get involved with The Project of the Quad Cities or partake of its events.
![TRM The Real Mainstream The Real Mainstream provides LGBTQ affirming, intersectional news, commentary and events for readers in Illinois and Iowa. Lambda Softball Association holds Cabaret Night Sept. 28, commemorative jersey sale](https://therealmainstream.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/LSA-fundraising-cover-770x443-1.jpg)
Lambda Softball Association holds Cabaret Night Sept. 28, commemorative jersey sale
The Lambda Softball Association of Eastern Iowa is raising money with a Sept. 28 cabaret night, and commemorative jersey sales.
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![TRM The Real Mainstream The Real Mainstream provides LGBTQ affirming, intersectional news, commentary and events for readers in Illinois and Iowa. Pride Party at Bass Street Landing, Pride 5K, and Craft Night by Nat20 Photography](https://therealmainstream.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Quad-Cities-Pride-Month-photo-gallery-2-770x434-1.jpg)
Pride Party at Bass Street Landing, Pride 5K, and Craft Night by Nat20 Photography
Enjoy this photo gallery of participants, performers and audience members at the Pride Party at Bass Street Landing June 15; the Pride 5K Walk, Run & Roll June 15, both hosted by The Project of the Quad Cities; and Clock Inc.'s Craft Night, with Free Mom Hugs June...
![TRM The Real Mainstream The Real Mainstream provides LGBTQ affirming, intersectional news, commentary and events for readers in Illinois and Iowa. Pride 5K, Party at Bass Street Landing Saturday top another 14 Quad Cities Pride events still to come](https://therealmainstream.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pride-5K-Walk-Run-and-Roll-for-TPQC-770x433-1.jpg)
Pride 5K, Party at Bass Street Landing Saturday top another 14 Quad Cities Pride events still to come
The Pride 5K, and the Pride Party at Bass Street Landing, are both happening this Saturday and among 14 Pride events still to come in the Quad Cities.
Opinion
![TRM The Real Mainstream The Real Mainstream provides LGBTQ affirming, intersectional news, commentary and events for readers in Illinois and Iowa. Chappell Roan and ‘Midwest Princess’ winning fans with gay bops, ballads that connect](https://therealmainstream.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Chappell-Roan-Midwest-Princess-review-770x434-1.jpg)
Chappell Roan and ‘Midwest Princess’ winning fans with gay bops, ballads that connect
Chappell Roan and her ‘Midwest Princess’ album are connecting with listeners, telling relatable stories through “gay bops sprinkled with ballads” and a blast of drag.
![TRM The Real Mainstream The Real Mainstream provides LGBTQ affirming, intersectional news, commentary and events for readers in Illinois and Iowa. How a small-town, open-minded Illinois boy grew up to become a sex therapist](https://therealmainstream.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sex-therapy-column-770x434-1.jpg)
How a small-town, open-minded Illinois boy grew up to become a sex therapist
Becoming a sex therapist is a childhood dream of mine come true. I distinctly remember the day Dr. Laura Berman came on to “Oprah,” which I watched daily with my mom (along with “Rachel Ray”) while my brothers played outside or went hunting with my dad. ...