Eight months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Illinois has become pivotal to neighboring states who have lost access to abortion care. Although the total number of abortions in the U.S. dropped, a Society of Family Planning report showed that the number of abortions in Illinois increased by 28% from April to August […]
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Interview: Kenice Mobley answers our Follow-Up Questions about her hilarious album
It’s common to ask follow-up questions when conducting an interview, but it’s rare for these queries to begin the conversation. Lucky for us, New York-based comedian Kenice Mobley loves a good follow-up right out of the gates. She is a comedian with an intellectual approach to blue comedy – risque or R-rated material – that […]
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Pioneer Women: African-American Trailblazers Are Portrayed in Premiere Plays
Black History Month comes alive with two premiere productions about African-American trailblazers Toni Stone and Hattie McDaniel whose talent and tenacity helped them change the sports and entertainment arenas by becoming the first in their respective fields. Tracey N. Bonner portrays the titular Toni Stone (through Feb. 26) on Goodman Theatre’s Albert stage. Inspired by […]
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My Relationship With My Partner Improved After We Broke Up
Sometimes it’s helpful to re-evaluate what we consider a successful relationship to look like (and why) in order to let go and move on or to allow a relationship to evolve.
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Photos: Suki Waterhouse Dazzles During Sold-Out Show at Metro Chicago
On Saturday, Jan. 21, Metro was the place to be as Suki Waterhouse brought her Coolest Place in the World Tour to the iconic Chicago venue. The London-based artist – joined by a band comprised of Jane. (guitar), Myqle (bass), and Emilia Paige (drums) – used her time on stage to share songs from her […]
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Review: Tarnished Biopics ‘Blonde’ & ‘Elvis’ Attract Gold
The laughs generated by host Jerrod Carmichael may have been absent at the 80th Golden Globe Awards this month, but the stars were out in fine form. Austin Butler was named Best Actor in a Drama for his titular turn in Elvis and Ana de Armas received a Best Actress in a Drama nod for […]
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“The First Homosexuals”: A Lesson in Queer History through Art
“The First Homosexuals: Global Depictions of a New Identity, 1869-1930” embarks Wrightwood 659 visitors on a journey through queer history. While same sex desire predates the terms we use today, The First Homosexuals illustrates the evolution of how these relations were depicted in art before and after the word “homosexual” became popularized. Jonathan D. Katz […]
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Field Foundation Grant Supports Rebellious Magazine’s Sexual Health & Reproductive Justice Coverage
The Field Foundation of Illinois is once again supporting Rebellious Magazine’s groundbreaking sexual health and reproductive justice work with a yearlong grant. Special Projects Editor Princess McDowell returns to her role editing and coordinating coverage, leading a team that includes Sexual Health and Reproductive Justice Reporter/Producer Annabel Rocha and Sexual Health and Reproductive Justice Audio […]
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Ladytron’s Helen Marnie on Navigating the Trajectory of ‘Time’s Arrow’ – Out Jan. 20
Martin Amis’ novel Time’s Arrow, features a reverse chronology with the lead character becoming younger with each turning page. With their new album Time’s Arrow, Ladytron – comprised of Helen Marnie, Mira Aroyo, Daniel Hunt, and Reuben Wu – has created a dreamy soundscape, full of hope, optimism, and driving synths, that feels fresh while […]
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Just the Tip: I Don’t Enjoy Using My Penis During Sex — Is Something Wrong With Me?
Just the Tip is a sex and relationship column hosted by queer non-monogamous kinkster Jera Brown. Here you will find interviews with sexuality researchers and educators as well as smart and compassionate responses to anonymous questions. If you have a sex or love question you’d like Jera to answer, email justthequestions@gmail.com or DM Jera on Instagram […]