Today's Trailblazers & Trendsetters column was a fun one to write. Ever heard of a Kool-Aid pickle? Find out more below. 👇👇👇 desmoinesregister.com/story/entertai…

The number of HIV drug defaulters has drastically increased ever since the passing of the Anti homosexuality Bill 2023.We are experiencing the worst ever since. New infections are high and ending HIV by 2030 is getting further from reach. Please kill the Bill.

Isaac Campbell Des Moines Register Rachelle Chase Bring Our Families Home Campaign 🫶🏽🤩 love seeing your work recognized!! Having you create the mural of Sor Maria Rosa’s history on the jail she first rescued children from was so special. We can’t thank you enough ❤️

The major reason why we established our own health Center . Was to provide inclusive comprehensive non-discriminatory health services to all human beings. please support by donating gofundme.com/f/lgbtq-rights… so that we extend health services to the vulnerable community Gracias

Uganda's harsh Anti-Homosexuality Act is now law. LGBTQ+ people can face the death penalty or life in prison. Here's how the U.S., and you, can help. desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/…

After reading Jonesingforthetruth's "The Swine Republic," I had the opportunity to talk to him about it. I knew Iowa had water quality problems but I didn't know they were THIS bad. His book is a call-to-action. desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/…

Rachelle Chase Rachelle Chase and the Des Moines Register knock it out of the park again. And again. And again. Ice Cube Press, LLC Jonesingforthetruth

It was such fun moderating the discussion with Paul Kix and talking about his new book, "You Have to Be Prepared to Die Before You Can Begin to Live: Ten Weeks in Birmingham that Changed America." Loved the book! Thank you Des Moines Public Library.

The ultimate treatment from Des Moines Register — print edition on Sunday, Iowa City Press-Citizen print on Saturday and online Thursday Rachelle Chase thank you 3x! desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/… Jonesingforthetruth

It is wonderful to see so many at Chris' events "clamoring for better water." I'm bummed to have missed this.

Yay! I get another chance!

Good read! Filmmaker in Iowa for RAGBRAI to share history of Black 1899 cycling champion Major Taylor. via Rachelle Chase desmoinesregister.com/story/life/liv… via Des Moines Register

'I was probably the first African American that rode RAGBRAI,' says Welton, who has a lifetime of memorable cycling experiences. desmoinesregister.com/story/life/liv…

Trailblazers & Trendsetters: Dana James brings @blackiowanews to print. Here's why. via Rachelle Chase desmoinesregister.com/story/entertai… via Des Moines Register

61 fun things to do if you are going to the Iowa State Fair - or some fun things that will make you want to go if you weren't planning to. Thanks, Susan Stapleton!

IABJ Board statement on the incident between the campaign of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and our president Ty Rushing:

On Ep. 1 of Reading with Rachelle, author Ciara Torres-Spelliscy discusses her new book, "Corporatocracy: How to Protect Democracy from Dark Money and Corrupt Politicians." It's a book we need to read today. Literally. #Unbelievable rachellechase.substack.com/p/corporatocra…

This was such an informative discussion with Ciara Torres-Spelliscy. I highly recommend her book!

Give this a listen--important work by Ciara Torres-Spelliscy for the podcast by Rachelle Chase -- gives some history context to what it means to buy Ford today.