Thrift Bandit is eastern Iowa’s socially responsible outlaw of recycled fashion
When they realized they were both wearing “polyester grandpa pants” and cardigan sweaters, Michael...
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Category: 2020
Racial justice events throughout Illinois, Iowa planned in solidarity with Jacob Blake
At least 19 communities throughout Iowa and Illinois are stepping forth with protests,...
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Return to COVID-shaped school year swells the “mental load” of parents, caretakers
Around the dark cloud of this pandemic has been this big silver lining: my “mental load”...
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Davenport attorney leads second protest against police brutality Saturday
QUAD CITIES — Eric Puryear is not your typical Black Lives Matter activist....
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CCAN, racial justice groups pivot to help coordinate humanitarian efforts to the neediest
Groups that formed to promote racial justice are pivoting to humanitarian relief following the Aug. 10 derecho in eastern Iowa.
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For non-Black people: how to stop perpetuating whiteness and its damage
Well-meaning, humbled, “ready to serve” white people. They are so newly visible since...
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Next stop, Washington: Kesho Scott brings anti-racism memorials to small Iowa towns
WASHINGTON — Dr. Kesho Scott started bringing George Floyd memorials to her central Iowa...
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Wingspan: progressive, educational, fun and beautiful
Wingspan is one of my favorite board games, for almost more reasons than I can mention. This is a...
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August Tarotscope: Take a cue from MTV and the cards, and “get real,” for real
“It’s time to stop being polite and start getting real…. WITH...
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Embrace the transformative spirit of Lughnasadh and Lammas, the “ugly duckling” of pagan holidays
Traditionally celebrated on Aug. 1 or 2, Lammas is meant to honor what harvest season is all about: reaping what you’ve sowed, and putting it to use for what’s ahead. Some people like to call this holiday Lughnasadh.
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