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Letter to the Editor: Verify before sharing!
Pardon my PSA; I am feeling very frustrated! I keep seeing screenshots of outrageous statements floating around… the kind that instantly spike your blood pressure and make you want to hit “share” without thinking. But here’s the thing …
November 21 in history: early defiance of slavery, historic National Women’s Conference, Netanyahu’s indictment on bribery and fraud, more
Learn about two early slaves who defied or made use of the system, the historically bipartisan and inclusive National Women’s Conference in 1977, Benjamin Netanyahu’s indictment on bribery and fraud charges, and more. It’s This Day in History for November 21.
Coming Up in Illinois
Clocksgiving • Rock Island IL Nov 27, 12:00 pm. Clock Inc. LGBT Community Center offers its annual Thanskgiving event. Sign up here to register what you're bringing.- Friendsgiving at FUMCAH • Arlington Heights IL Nov 27, 6:00 pm.
A holiday meal open to all LGBTQIA+ siblings and allies, courtesy of the First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights.
- Church of Peace Food Pantry • Rock Island Nov 29, 9:00 am.
Head to the back of the church and to the alley, where you can donate, or pick up groceries.
- Community Meal • Rock Island IL Nov 29, 12:00 pm.
Enjoy a family-style, round-table meal in the downstairs hall of Two Rivers United Methodist Church. Grocery giveaways available, too. Volunteer preparers, clean-up crew, hosts and servers welcome; call 309-788-9384.
Coming Up in Iowa
- Trey's Thanksgiving Potluck at Basix • Cedar Rapids IA Nov 27, 5:00 pm.
Gather at Cedar Rapids' only LGBTQ+ bar for "yummy food and good company." Bringing a dish is welcome, but not required.
- Gobbling and Games at MCCQC • Davenport IA Nov 27, 6:00 pm.
MCCQC wants your leftovers. It's a night of chowing down on what you couldn't eat Thursday, and games galore. MCC will provide turkey and ham.
- The Chosen Table: A Community Holiday Meal • Des Moines IA Nov 30, 5:00 pm.
Six Des Moines LGBTQ+ groups that comprise the LGBTQ+ Nonprofit Roundtable join together to offer this evening of companionship, community and food. Meat and vegan main dishes provided; you're encouraged but not required to bring a side or dessert.
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Promising signs of acceptance, less violence against transgender people as TDOR happens Thursday
Learn about the good news about transgender safety and acceptance — and the two dozen events happening throughout Illinois, Iowa, and nearby states to honor the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
November 18 in history: Susan B. Anthony arrested, Black Friday for Suffragettes, 900-plus die in Jonestown Massacre, more
Learn about two pivotal moments in women’s pursuit of voting rights, plus the Jonestown Massacre and its cult killing of more than 900, and supermodel Gia Carangi’s tragic yet impactful death. It’s part of This Day in History for Nov. 18, curated by MainStream MultiMedia.
