News & Features
Minors at drag shows, “obscenity” in libraries and art are targets of bills headed to Iowa subcommittees this week
Two bills on One Iowa Action’s “anti-LGBTQ+” list go to Iowa legislative subcommittees this week, while eight others have already advanced through subcommittees or committees.
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.
Opinion
Challenging films coming this fall to Pride at FilmScene include Cruising with Al Pacino, Young Soul Rebels, Drop Dead Gorgeous
Four “challenging” films are part of Iowa City’s Pride at FilmScene this fall: “Jimmy in Saigon,” Drop Dead Gorgeous,” “Young Soul Rebels” and “Cruising” with Al Pacino.
Barbie movie is for all women, trans women included
“I cried.” LIke so many, Aime Wichtendahl was moved to tears by America Ferrara’s speech as Barbie’s mom, in the blockbuster Barbie film.
The Project Pages
Growth in clients, staff, services inspires November move for The Project of the Quad Cities
MOLINE — The Project of the Quad Cities is moving to accommodate its growth in clients, staff and services. The nonprofit founded in 1986 to focus on prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS now provides behavioral health care, LGBTQ+ health care, and gender-affirming care. Its move to 4101 John Deere Rd., from its River Drive home, will mean 7,000 more square feet and more rooms for treatment, support groups, trainings, education and more.
AIDS/HIV advocate strives to be “part of the change” in addressing racial disparities in health care
Davenport AIDS/HIV advocate Destiny Smith shares how health care disparities have affected Black women “from the beginning of time.”
