“Kindness Queers,” “queerantine kits” brighten LGBTQIA youths’ lives during pandemic
CHAMPAIGN, ILL. — When Anna Peters and her business partner at the Art Coop began to think about how the pandemic might affect LGBTQIA children, +
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For victims of sexual exploitation, the expungement of criminal records can be a matter of survival, writes The Gender Policy Report. Read more about how this change can affect a survivor’s life. (Image by Voices of the Broken, Flickr)
The makers of Beyond Sausage are stepping forth with Zero Egg, a vegan substitute for the breakfast staple. VegNews shares the news here. (Image by Lolame from Pixabay)
More details on the real danger posed during the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection are now being shared by U.S. Rep. Alexandria-Cortez, who says she had a direct personal confrontation during the insurrection about which she is sharing only a few details, reports NBC News. (Image by nrkbeta, Flickr)
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Carbondale, Ill, kicks off recognition of the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday, with its “MLK Love Train” Saturday. Check it out here.
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Pet Wellness and patient health go hand in hand at The Project of the Quad Cities
QUAD CITIES — The pandemic has reminded us that having a pet can be important for one’s mental and physical health. It has also revealed that the financial burden of pet ownership is harder for many. The Project of the Quad Cities is tackling this challenge with a fundraising campaign for its Pet Wellness Program. This nonprofit organization, which advocates for health equity and provides health services to people living with HIV and sexually-transmitted diseases, +
Fairfield artist strives to honor all creative efforts
FAIRFIELD, IA — “Art is the first brush stroke on a blank canvas.” This all-encompassing nod to the value of all creativity is a key +