The Real Mainstream
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The Real Mainstream (TRM) is the only blatantly LGBTQ-affirming, intersectional, progressive publication serving Illinois and Iowa. We bring journalism, compassion and intersectionality to those who feel marginalized from the "mainstream." TRM offers news, culture and opinion from a progressive perspective focused on truth, fairness, compassion and building better future relationships.
The Real Mainstream
4d ago
Learn about timely news for the Quad Cities about events by the Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, Quad Cities Pride in Memory, The Project of the Quad Cities, and Clock inc. — plus calls by TPQC and the Quad Cities Pride Alliance for vendors to be part of the area’s two big Pride events ..read more
The Real Mainstream
2w ago
Akwi Nji, already an accomplished artist, writer and communications expert, is now also the Cedar Rapids Public Library Artist in Residence ..read more
The Real Mainstream
2w ago
Becoming a sex therapist is a childhood dream of mine come true. I distinctly remember the day Dr. Laura Berman came on to “Oprah,” which I watched daily with my mom (along with “Rachel Ray”) while my brothers played outside or went hunting with my dad. ..read more
The Real Mainstream
1M ago
Bill JR Coffey paved the way for LGBTQ+ community and AIDS/HIV activism in the Quad Cities for decades. Then he became a parent and ran two beloved restaurants in the Kewanee area. He passed away this week after fighting cancer and heart disease for five years ..read more
The Real Mainstream
1M ago
Akwi Nji, already an accomplished artist, writer and communications expert, is now also the Cedar Rapids Public Library Artist in Residence ..read more
The Real Mainstream
2M ago
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 ..read more
The Real Mainstream
2M ago
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 ..read more
The Real Mainstream
2M ago
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 ..read more
The Real Mainstream
2M ago
In addition to a look at Iowa’s growing list of bills concerning LGBTQ communities, today’s curated state, national and world briefs also include where to learn about Trump’s anti-climate change research plan, disparities in health impacts experienced by Blacks and whites, and yet another redlining settlement agreement ..read more
The Real Mainstream
2M ago
Jeff Parker has been paving paths in jazz and rock for decades. He’s bringing his love for the “mystery of jazz” to Hancher Auditorium Saturday ..read more