News & Features
“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.
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 Annual Kickball Tournament this weekend. Teams of eight or nine players can sign up, with a fee of $10 per...
Opinion
‘Heartstopper’ warmed and destroyed me”
“Heartstopper” is an uplifting story of queer love that can also be heartbreaking for many LGBTQ+ people who were not able to love openly, writes Tyler Mitchell in his review.
“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.
The Project Pages
The Project of the Quad Cities to start gender-affirming care for youth in September, kicks off fundraising campaign
Iowans and others seeking gender-affirming care for youth will have a new option at The Project of the Quad Cities in Moline by September, and fundraising started in July.
Community members enjoy Pride Party at Bass Street Landing 2023
QUAD CITIES — Check out pics of the 3rd Annual Pride Party at Bass Street Landing Saturday in Moline.
