Draglesque challenges burlesque’s boundaries
Sapphira interviews two draglesque performers.
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Category: LGBTQ+
“Stranger Things” and Will Byers’ understated “coming out”
When Will Byers of “Stranger Things” came out, “t was unsafe for white cisgender gay men,and even more dangerous for marginalized identities. Will is undoubtedly living in a reality where both his physical and emotional safety could be at risk if anyone found out he was gay,” writes Tyler Mitchell.
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For the late-blooming love of RuPaul’s Drag Race
CW: The following article makes a brief mention of SA, racism, and transphobia. A love for...
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Picnic June 11 and library’s leadership help continue Galena’s LGBTQ+ Pride tradition
Two librarians and a couple who moved to Galena from Manhattan helped create the tiny tourist town’s LGBTQ+ Pride tradition.
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First-ever LGBTQ+ Pride Parade, NGPA parties help Cedar Rapids kick off events
The CR Pride Parade June 4 is one of several events Cedar Rapids is holding this weekend and through June, ahead of its big annual festival July 9.
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Springfield PrideFest embraces expected rain for parade, festival and more
Springfield PrideFest returns with bands, a parade, food trucks and more this weekend after two years off because of COVID.
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Hundreds attend Clock Inc. Grand Opening in Rock Island
An overflowing crowd turned out April 28 from throughout the Quad Cities to help Clock Inc. LGBTQ+ Community Center celebrate its new space at 4102 46th Ave., Rock Island.
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The gay agenda: “unicorns” and open communication (AOQC)
Dear AOQC, What exactly is the gay agenda, and should I be frightened? — Worried Straight...
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Clock Inc. grand opening April 28 kicks off stronger outreach to adults
With an expanded staff , and a grand opening April 28 to showcase its new renovated space, Clock, Inc. aims to reach and serve more adults in addition to teens.
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Lambda Softball Association kicks off Sunday with ceremony, three games
The Lambda Softball Association of Eastern Iowa invites the public to the official start of play Sun., May 1, but welcomes new players throughout its summer season.
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