Happening Today
- Make a Woven Ring with Stone • Iowa City, 5:30 pm, Beadology Iowa
- Drop-In for LGBTQ+ Youth in Southern Illinois • Carbondale, 6:00 pm, Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ Center
- Gear Night & The Museum • Chicago, 6:00 pm, Leather Archives & Museum
- Saddle Gurls and Friends • 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.
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Find the nonprofit and community info you need to get involved or connect with services, in The Real Mainstream Resources Directory. Connect with LGBTQ+ needs and groups, BIPOC support, health services, social justice including animal welfare, cannabis advocacy, and more.Â