Pin

Quad Cities, IL

metal pin advertising 1993 We Care Weekend

We Care Weekend was a fundraiser for families (often of choice) experiencing an HIV/AIDs diagnosis, and was put on by the AIDs Coalitions. Pins were purchased by the public as the entry fee for events during the weekend.

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“Group rips into ‘porn’”

Quad Cities, IL

newspaper clipping

Anti -pornography protests were a common theme in second-wave feminism, and this protest was one of many national examples of civil disobedience in protest of violent pornography. Many protestors, including those mentioned in this clipping, were arrested after ripping up magazines with examples of violent pornography.

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Lesbian Connection, Vol. 5, Iss. 6

September 1982

national publication catering to a lesbian readership

Lesbian Connection (LC) is a publication founded in 1974 by and for lesbians. With sections on gardening, travel tips, living arrangements, and community writings, LC acts as a community bulletin board for many in the lesbian community. LC is a pay what you can publication and is sent bimonthly.

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Out & About Illinois

April 2010

magazine detailing queer-friendly things to do in central Illinois

Taking inspiration from the larger Out & About publication that ended in 2004, Out & About Illinois is a magazine discussing queer and queer-friendly things to do and places to visit in central Illinois. While focused primarily in Peoria, Illinois, Out & About Illinois has information on events and places from Champaign to Rock Island.

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QCPridefest Kozie

2012

rainbow drink kozie with QCPridefest logo

QCPridefest is the Quad Cities yearly pride event to celebrate queer residents of the Quad Cities. Similar to the WeCare Weekends, QCPridefest is a full weekend of events, including a parade, drag shows, food, and vendors. QCPridefest happens alongside national pride celebrations for those in the queer community.

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