Illinois is set to protect gender-affirming care. What does that look like?
To discuss how laws in Illinois and across the country are affecting transgender people, we were joined by a journalist and a panel of LGBTQ advocates.
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What does Illinois’ Reproductive Health Act actually do?
The 21st was joined by an Illinois state representative who was a lead sponsor on the Reproductive Health Act, which, among other things, made abortion access a fundamental right in Illinois.
University of Illinois startup launches new dating app
Dating apps are more ubiquitous than ever. They gained significant popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, but trying to actually land a date from the apps is a process full of contingencies. To discuss their new app, Sylly, and the problems they see with the current dating apps, The 21st was joined by Sylly's co-founders.
Illinois groups launch aid efforts after earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Since the earthquake in Turkey and Syria and its aftershocks, groups and organizations from around the world are springing to action to help in any way they can, including groups in Illinois. The 21st was joined by a member of a charity organization based in northern Illinois and a journalist who's been following the story.
Rep. Robin Kelly on maternal health, police brutality, and more
Democrat Robin Kelly represents Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District, which stretches from the south shore of Chicago 124 miles south to Danville. She joined us to discuss issues ranging from maternal health and COVID-19 to police brutality and hyper-partisanship.