Memories of One Iowa’s “You Be You”
Jana Bondurant. Bruce Teague. Misty Rebik. Dayna Shanell. Aime Wichtendahl. Francis Kuehnle. They’re among the faces featured in this photo gallery of One Iowa’s “You Be You” fashion show in 2019.
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Category: 2019
Proteus celebrates 40 years serving migrant workers
DES MOINES — Proteus, a Des Moines-based nonprofit that helps immigrant farmworkers find...
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OC Pride drag show survives city censorship
ORANGE CITY — In eastern and central Iowa, you can take in a sultry drag show several days a...
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Roller derby carves spaces for inclusive strength
Why did women and gender-fluid people start up to 2,000 roller derby leagues worldwide? We needed...
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QUEERIES by Varla: How to reach my queer crush
Help me Varla! I have a crush and I don’t know if she is queer or non-monogamous. ...
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Slam poetry in Iowa born 19 years ago
Caleb Rainey In the documentary, “Louder Than a Bomb,” a poet takes the stage and says “poets,...
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Artist helps fuel political awakening in SW Iowa
How do progressives reach out to southwest Iowa considered the most conservative? Visual art is one way that’s working, and Cait Irwin is leading the charge.
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LGBTQ health care leader offers spiritual salve, too
Dr. Katie Imborek EDITOR’S NOTE: Most people know of Dr. Katie Imborek through her work helping to...
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One Human Family offers brochures on tracking, reporting hate
QUAD CITIES – A Quad-Cities collaboration between a queer Christian Church and a synagogue...
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Wichtendahl champions practical solutions
HIAWATHA — Aime Wichtendahl embraces her status as a role model for LGBTQ Iowans, an...
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Teens who need coats, clothes should head to UAY Tuesday
Organizers of the UAY Clothing Drive sort through donations to prepare for the big day Tuesday....
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Why stay in Iowa if you identify as progressive? Here’s why
IOWA CITY, IA — When I first moved back to Iowa in late December 2016, I left behind...
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