News & Features
Illinois woman’s killing by police inspires Sunday vigil against police brutality, for George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Quad Cities Interfaith will hold a vigil to remember Sonya Massey, the Illinois woman killed by a sheriff’s deputy in her home July 6. The Sunday vigil will also press for passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
“Drag for Dogs” to raise money for Scott County Humane Society, Matt Moody family
“Drag for Dogs” will raise money for not just the Humane Society of Scott County, but also the family of the late Matt Moody, who championed drag, burlesque, indie theater, live music and comedy as volunteer manager at the Village Theatre.
Opinion
‘Pray Away’ devastates by showing religion’s leading role in ongoing conversion therapy abuse of LGBTQ+ people
Pray Away is about how conversion therapy is still happening, targeting transgender people within the LGBTQ+ community, and masquerading as religious love. Read Aime Wichtendahl’s review.
Share the joy of books, reading in “Off the Shelf” reviews
Welcome to our new book review feature, "Off the Shelf." Open to any book reader who wants to share your thoughts on how you're affected by what you read, Off the Shelf is also led by decades-long...
