Our topic this month was all about pronouns. We started off by connecting to last months topic of self-identifying identities. Self-identifying identities also includes self-identifying pronouns. You can't have one without the other.

The time leading up to Cedar Rapids Pride this year was different than every year before... Normally, I am ramping up for Pride the closer it gets. I'd be planning everything I'm going to do. I'd be reaching out to all my loved ones about when/where they're going to be, so I can make sure to meet up with them. But I didn't do any of that this year. Why...? Well, because I was scared. I was so scared that the political climate would impact this beautiful celebration. So much s

June 30th, 2025 Tomorrow, July 1st 2025, THOUSANDS of Iowan's will lose their Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care that they so desperately need. This means no more hormone replacement therapy. No more gender-affirming surgeries. The only help they will be able to receive under Medicaid is mental health care for their "body dysmorphia diagnosis". There is a lot there to process, but let's try to let that sink in... First up, transgender people in Iowa are having their