Making it a priority: Introducing MainStream’s new Gender Identity Fact-Based Forum
Partake of MainStream’s new and growing new section, the Gender Identity Fact-Based Forum, where you’ll find research, resources, fact-based analysis and more about gender identity.
“Finding each other,” humanity, diversity shine in Nico Lang’s ‘American Teenager’ about gender non-conforming youth
It’s a touching thumbs-up from reviewer Caleb Sneeden, for award-winning author Nico Lang and his true-story compilation “American Teenager,” about gender-non-conforming youth across the country.
The Green Wave
Research, policy, social justice make 4/20 “a celebration AND day of action”
Find 4/20 events throughout Illinois and Iowa, plus a look at significant cannabis policy, research and medical developments.
Mendoza Temple says signs emerging that research into cannabis as medicine will increase
A leading doctor says research into cannabis as medicine will likely increase soon, based on new moves by the government.
Uncertainty, anxiety control, and emergency fundraising for some HIV service providers in Iowa, Illinois
Managing anxiety and preparing for possible future cuts are what some HIV service providers in Illinois and Iowa are focusing on, as the Trump administration enacts chaotic funding cuts on many international and health programs that affect HIV treatment, testing and prevention.
Living with HIV “a blessing” for Bloomington woman now speaking out to end stigma of HIV, domestic abuse
Tonie Scott, a Bloomington, Ill., mother of four who contracted HIV seven years ago, has found empowerment by speaking out about living with HIV.
Spirituality
Knocking out the ‘clobber passages,’ starting with Sodom and Gomorrah
The story of Sodom & Gomorrah is just one of the Bible’s “clobber passages” used over the decades to condemn homosexuality. Pastor Tyler Yost explains why this interpretation is wrong.
Mental wellness concert, Pride plans, affirming coalitions, awards, and soccer: Spirituality briefs for May 18
A mental wellness concert, Pride plans, and other News from affirming congregations of all faiths throughout Illinois and Iowa, for the week of May 18.
New ‘Affirming Congregations of the Quad Cities’ aims to heal LGBTQ+ religious trauma
“Affirming Congregations of the Quad Cities” aims to heal religious trauma by uniting diverse LGBTQ+ affirming faith groups in events, and a welcoming message.
