Covert adult bullying on the increase, takes a toll
As a so-called “strong” woman who used to be an over-developed, over-achieving, outspoken child, I...
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Author: Christine Hawes
A peek into “Bears” culture
Rob Anderson of Cedar Rapids is one of Iowa’s leaders in “bear” culture and Mr. Iowa Leather 2016....
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Studio 13 to add early-evening Sunday shows
Studio 13 will start offering early-evening shows this Sunday, March 3, with Sasha Belle’s...
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Liz Bennett: open, bold, bi and progressive
The national political scene is all abuzz over Arizona’s Kyrsten Sinema and her boldly femme...
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Leaving behind The Music Man’s “Iowa Stubborn”
Remember these lyrics in “The Music Man,” that famous Iowa-based musical from the ‘50s by Meredith...
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Roller derby’s women power through Iowa
IOWA CITY — Seeking out bruising physical contact, and falling and rolling around on top of...
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Grace, poise and confidence embodied in drag star AJ Hope
The thrill of mass adoration, the pain of discrimination, and the inspiring satisfaction of fighting back all came flying at A.J. Adorien within a few months’ time, at the tender age of 17.
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Wanted: women’s rugby players, volunteers, fans
One of the things Rachael Dunahoo loves the most about rugby is a phrase you’ll often hear players...
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What IS The Real MainStream?
What IS The Real Mainstream? Editor Christine Hawes explains TRM’s focus on being open, honest and bold.
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