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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. ...
Encouraging signs about abortion access // How labels affect LGBTQ people
It’s not all bad news about abortion access. Plus take a look at how labels affect LGBTQ people at the doctor’s office, at church, and in artificial intelligence.
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Alabama embryo ruling, Nex Benedict death investigation, 150,000 student loan debts erased, and redlining’s connection to air pollution
Find links for the best information about how Alabama’s embryo ruling is likely to affect Black and Brown women more; the ongoing investigation into and reaction to the death of Owasso High School nonbinary student Nex Benedict; how redlining of previous years amplifies air pollution today; and President Joe Biden’s move to relieve student debt for more than 150,000.
New context for Nex Benedict assault, charges in Kansas City shooting, Iowa’s Religious Freedom act advances, polysubstance use, and a more accessible Starbucks
Find top links about Oklahoma School Superintendent Ryan Walters’ comments of concern following the death of Nex Benedict, Iowa’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act, a second LGBTQ sanctuary city in Missouri, and more.
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.
