Six ways to partake of services and events by The Project of the Quad Cities
Learn about six ways in September and October to get involved with The Project of the Quad Cities or partake of its events.
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Author: Staff Reports
HIV and the military / Police use of force / AME and gay marriage / cannabis and presidential candidates
Learn about a federal judge’s ruling on HIV and the military, the AME’s continued opposition to gay marriage, growth in police use of force since 2020, and the two presidential candidates’ agreement on cannabis legalization.
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Clock Inc. seeks teams, individual players for kickball tournament
ROCK ISLAND — Clock Inc. LGBT Community Center is seeking teams to sign up for its 2nd...
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Local civil rights history honored at MLK Park dedication in Davenport
Read about how the new MLK Park in Davenport honors not only MLK, but local civil rights history.
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Siouxland Pride Alliance, SUX Pride team up for four days of Sioux City Pride
Four days of Pride in Sioux City starts Thursday with a parade and continues through Sunday with a community resource fair, drag shows, food vendors, kids’ activities, educational seminars, an interfaith service, and more.
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Nex Benedict death investigation / home ownership / IVF in Alabama
Vigils in Iowa City and Sioux City for the late Nex Benedict join many others held in the teen’s home state of Oklahoma. Catch up on Alabama’s fast-changing IVF situation, and learn about what new data tells us about People of Color and Black home ownership.
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Alabama embryo ruling, Nex Benedict death investigation, 150,000 student loan debts erased, and redlining’s connection to air pollution
Find links for the best information about how Alabama’s embryo ruling is likely to affect Black and Brown women more; the ongoing investigation into and reaction to the death of Owasso High School nonbinary student Nex Benedict; how redlining of previous years amplifies air pollution today; and President Joe Biden’s move to relieve student debt for more than 150,000.
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New context for Nex Benedict assault, charges in Kansas City shooting, Iowa’s Religious Freedom act advances, polysubstance use, and a more accessible Starbucks
Find top links about Oklahoma School Superintendent Ryan Walters’ comments of concern following the death of Nex Benedict, Iowa’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act, a second LGBTQ sanctuary city in Missouri, and more.
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Hendricks part of worldwide MCC panel, Tyson stands up for cannabis dealers, the sinking Windy City, “Divisible” in Omaha, and mental health exceptions for abortion
Davenport’s Rich Hendricks takes a worldwide role. “Divisible” premiers in Omaha. Chicago is sinking. Mike Tyson calls for pardons for those still incarcerated for cannabis offenses. And mental health exceptions emerge in the ongoing struggle for abortion rights.
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New lending library at The Project of the Quad Cities reflects LGBTQ, BIPOC and female identities
The Project of the Quad Cities is trying to help provide readings to identities who are most often the target of book bans. TPQC’s new lending library focuses on LGBTQ, BIPOC and female writings, at a time when Pen America reports explosive nationwide growth in book bans in states that include Iowa.
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