Chicago women voice support for Planned Parenthood

Chicago Women Voice Support for Planned Parenthood

By Stephanie Rothman As the Trump administration moves to defund Planned Parenthood, funding for centers in Illinois are under threat. There are seven Planned Parenthood health centers in Chicago, and defunding them would leave many women in the Chicago area in need. “I am at high-risk for ovarian cancer and breast cancer,” said Yvonne Merill, […]

Genderqueer belly dancer pursues dancing dream after transition

By Siyan (Jen) Huang and Wen-yee Lee Belly dance is usually considered a feminine dance. But now, it’s becoming more common to see men and people from the LGBTQ community performing the Middle Eastern folk dance. Gabriel Vidrine, 36, a genderqueer belly dancer whose stage name is Kamrah, has been dancing since he was 21. The transformation […]