31 January 2020
civil rights - Why Bernie Sanders Is the Strongest Candidate for Transgender People
Jamie Gardner, Maddy Grace Webbon
Jacobin
Jacobin
Sen. Bernie Sanders
please press: www.jacobinmag.com
ezs note: Hey, this blog changed my mind. Go, Bernie!
South Carolina - South Carolina’s transgender youths deserve support and compassion — not mean-spirited legislation
lead story - A man beat a transgender woman for using the correct bathroom -- the women's. Now he's guilty of a hate crime
Amanda Watts, Scottie Andrew
CNN
CNN
Agate Beach State Park
Agate Beach, OR
please press: www.cnn.com
ezs note: Don't worry, George Costanza. You're a hero compared to this shithead Fred Costanza.
Donald Trump - Jeffrey Toobin: The President is guilty
30 January 2020
Illinois - Report: Illinois schools could do better for transgender students
lead story - Iowa bill to end transgender civil rights protections is dead
Press
NBC News
NBC News
Denison, IA
please press: www.nbcnews.com
ezs note: I know that some more conservative transgender people might feel a bit slighted, but when a Republican leader does a really good thing, I try not to let it pass by. If you live in Iowa (especially the 18th district) be sure to thank Rep. Holt.
29 January 2020
Indiana - Indiana Republicans have introduced two bills targeting transgender & non-binary people
Daniel Villareal
LGBTQ Nation
LGBTQ Nation
Middlebury, IN
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please press: www.lgbtqnation.com
ezs note: If you live in Indiana, please call your state representative and your state senator and put these bad bills into history's dustbin. In other words, tell them to vote NO, please.
lead story - Transgender woman of color to lead Office of LGBT Affairs for first time
Cherri Gregg
KYW
KYW
Philadelphia, PA
please press: kywnewsradio.radio.com
ezs note: Congratulations, Celena! Good luck!
28 January 2020
civil rights - A GOP lawmaker, the son of an Auschwitz survivor, compared doctors treating transgender children to Nazis. He regrets it.
Katie Shepard
The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Codington County, SD
please press: www.washingtonpost.com
ezs note: Gee, Fred, I'm so glad you finally became enlightened. But there are some things that are so obnoxious and dimwitted that no amount of backpedaling can make things all better.
Arkansas - Artist builds awareness for Arkansas' diverse LGBTQ community
lead story - A Man Was Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murdering His Transgender Activist Wife
David Mack
BuzzFeed News
BuzzFeed News
North Adams, MA
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please press: www.buzzfeednews.com
27 January 2020
civil rights - Reject the Bill to Block Critical Healthcare for Transgender Youth
Wyoming - 'The Undefeated' Wins Caldecott Medal, While 'New Kid' Picks Up Newbery
Colin Dwyer
Wyoming Public Radio
Wyoming Public Radio
Cheyenne, WY
please press: www.wyomingpublicmedia.org
ezs note: I know that the Stonewall Award is but a squib, but you can find out more about the authors through Wikipedia by pressing Kyle Lukoff and Dean_Atta.
lead story - Revisiting Emma: A third-grader's transgender journey continues
Brian Gordon
Asheville Citizen-Times
Asheville Citizen-Times
Fletcher, NC
Donald Trump - Trump Targets a New Group of Immigrants
Peter Beinart
The Atlantic
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The Atlantic
Qohaito, Eritrea
pre-Axumite columnar ruins
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please press: www.theatlantic.com
26 January 2020
Alabama - Sigma Delta Chi, Best Radio Public Service -- "Alabama Human Trafficking" Alabama Public Radio
Press
Alabama Public Radio
Mobile, AL
please press: www.apr.org
ezs note: I have to say that the Sigma Delta Chi award is the best, bar none. These intrepid reporters dug up human trafficking from around the state. They presented a powerful, sobering piece. For those of us with a particular interest in mind, scroll to about 3/4 of the piece, then read there. I urge all Alabamians to attend your town or city hall meeting and speak up.
lead story - Transgender woman attacked on Manhattan subway platform
Elizabeth Keough
Daily News
Daily News
Harlem, NY
please press: www.nydailynews.com
ezs note: Fortunately, the camera got a very clear view of the suspects. If you live in northern Manhattan (Harlem) and saw them, please call the police at 800-577-8477. Thanks.
Donald Trump - In SNL’s cold open, Trump lawyer Alan Dershowitz meets his biggest fan in hell
Catherine Kim
Vox
Vox
Hell!
Dante and Virgil in Hell, William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1850)
25 January 2020
civil rights - Christy Florence: My lawmaker brother is wrong about transgender legislation
Christy Florence
The Salt Lake Tribune
The Salt Lake Tribune
Orem, UT
please press: www.sltrib.com
ezs note: Thank you, Christy! Maybe your words will turn a few heads - including your brother's.
Wisconsin - 3 Madison-based firms among 2 dozen Wisconsin companies earning perfect LGBT best practices scores
lead story - Arizona could ban transgender women, girls from sports teams aligning with their identity
Press
NBC News
NBC News
Cave Creek, AZ
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please press: www.nbcnews.com
24 January 2020
Now let me see...
Well, I finally got it right. After fumbling and farting, I finally found the button! Now is the right time.
I live in a wheelchair, and
I had a stroke. Therefore, it's difficult to buy clothing with my limited income. So there are a few promises I would make to you. If you are generous enough to make a donation, you have a right to expect certain obligations:
1- Any outerwear purchased will be discounted.
2- Any leggings will be purchased at the lowest possible price.
3- Any perfume will be purchased at the lowest possible price.
4- Any underwear will be purchased at the lowest possible price.
5- If there is any money left, and I wish to make a donation, I will post it in a blog.
6- Since you are so generous (even a dollar is generous) I will be sure to thank you.
Donations may be made to the right (encircled 'Donate') >>>. Thanks.
PS - Regular donations (monthly) are especially appreciated.
PS - Regular donations (monthly) are especially appreciated.
Brazil - Brazil issues new rules, lowers age for gender reassignment surgery
civil rights - Transgender employee fired for 'bad attitude' can advance discrimination claim
Jennifer Carsen
HR Dive
HR Dive
Elkridge, MD
please press: www.hrdive.com
ezs note: You can also read the plaintiff's brief by clicking here.
New York - Transgender minor sues New York State over policy prohibiting birth certificate corrections
lead story - Puberty blockers linked to lower suicide risk for transgender people
Tim Fitzsimons
NBC News
NBC News
pediatrician examining a newborn
please press: www.nbcnews.com
ezs note: There is also an excellent publication by Pediatrics journal, a booklet that is informative and friendly. You can find it here.
23 January 2020
Now let me see...
Well, I finally got it right. After fumbling and farting, I finally found the button! Now is the right time.
I live in a wheelchair, and
I had a stroke. Therefore, it's difficult to buy clothing with my limited income. So there are a few promises I would make to you. If you are generous enough to make a donation, you have a right to expect certain obligations:
1- Any outerwear purchased will be discounted.
2- Any leggings will be purchased at the lowest possible price.
3- Any perfume will be purchased at the lowest possible price.
4- Any underwear will be purchased at the lowest possible price.
5- If there is any money left, and I wish to make a donation, I will post it in a blog.
6- Since you are so generous (even a dollar is generous) I will be sure to thank you.
Donations may be made to the right (encircled 'Donate') >>>. Thanks.
PS - Regular donations (monthly) are especially appreciated.
PS - Regular donations (monthly) are especially appreciated.
Vatican City/US - Pope Francis speaks with U.S. bishops on pro-life and transgender issues
Press
America
America
Vatican City
please press: www.americamagazine.org
ezs note: Oh, Francis. We must talk. When Archbishop Carlson was asked about transgender issues, this is what he said:
Asked whether the pope then gave the bishops any advice on how to handle the transgender debate, Archbishop Carlson said the pope touched on the way proponents believe people are "all one and that there's no difference, which would fly in the face of what (St.) John Paul II talked about on complementarity and it would fly in the face of the dignity of the woman and the dignity of the man, that we could just change into whatever we wanted."
This is akin to casually choosing rice instead of spaghetti in my favorite restaurant, Ahem... NO, IT'S NOT. In most states, to have surgery performed, there is a rigorous examination as to whether this person is 'really' transgender. Am I saying that doctors, psychologists, and surgeons are absolutely perfect? No, not at all. But neither are you.
ezs note: Oh, Francis. We must talk. When Archbishop Carlson was asked about transgender issues, this is what he said:
Asked whether the pope then gave the bishops any advice on how to handle the transgender debate, Archbishop Carlson said the pope touched on the way proponents believe people are "all one and that there's no difference, which would fly in the face of what (St.) John Paul II talked about on complementarity and it would fly in the face of the dignity of the woman and the dignity of the man, that we could just change into whatever we wanted."
This is akin to casually choosing rice instead of spaghetti in my favorite restaurant, Ahem... NO, IT'S NOT. In most states, to have surgery performed, there is a rigorous examination as to whether this person is 'really' transgender. Am I saying that doctors, psychologists, and surgeons are absolutely perfect? No, not at all. But neither are you.
Nevada - Retiring legislator showed courage, conviction in working to make life better for vulnerable Nevadans
John Sadler
Las Vegas Sun
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Las Vegas Sun
Las Vegas, Nevada
please press: lasvegassun.com
ezs note: Thank you, Sen. Parks!
lead story - N.J. bans gay and transgender 'panic defenses'
22 January 2020
civil rights - Flagler School Board faces decisions on transgender policies
Aaron London
FHN
FHN
Matanzas Bay, FL
please press: www.news-journalonline.com
ezs note: I'm glad that Mr. Berstrand transferred from Matanzas High School to Flagler Palm Coast High School - kind of. Short term, it solved the problem, but long term it does nothing to stanch the wound that is Matanzas. If you are a student, parent, or concerned citizen, don't be silent - speak up and speak out.
Idaho - Idaho lawmaker proposes bill to change how transgender high school and college athletes compete
Brian Holmes
KTVB
KTVB
Idaho Falls, ID
please press: www.ktvb.com
ezs note: If you live in Idaho, please call your state senator and state representative to get this stupid bill killed. You may be a fantastic hoop shooter, Rep. Ehardt, but you're a lousy legislator. Get some sense back into your head, and be kind to all children and young adults.
lead story - South Korea transgender soldier to sue over dismissal
21 January 2020
UK - U.K. veteran says Prince Harry defended him from anti-gay soldiers
Gwen Aviles
NBC News
NBC News
Frogmore House
please press: www.nbcnews.com
ezs note: It's nice to see someone well-known dressing down a couple of twits. Well done, Harry.
civil rights - Limited in-state providers lead transgender patients to seek care in Madison
Kylie Coffin
The Daily Cardinal
The Daily Cardinal
Madison, WI
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please press: www.dailycardinal.com
please press: www.dailycardinal.com
New Hampshire - Proposed New Hampshire bill would stop transgender girls from playing on girls sports teams
lead story - Police: Man high on ‘shrooms’ ‘pistol-whipped’ transgender woman who then wrestled the gun away
20 January 2020
Malaysia/UK - Kamila, the award-winning transgender doc
civil rights - Judge: Referring to transgender people by chosen pronouns 'courtesy,' not law
Alicia Cohn
The Hill
The Hill
Baton Rouge, LA
please press: thehill.com
ezs note: Even if there is only one reason to dump Donald Trump (and trust me, there are many, many more) lifetime appointments are definitely one. Even if you live in a small town, every bit helps in removing this monster from our society.
Vermont - Former gubernatorial candidate and political activist announces run for Lt. Governor
Press
vermontbiz
vermontbiz
Newfane, VT
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4f/Church_in_Newfane%2C_Vermont_fall_2009.jpg
please press: vermontbiz.com
Donald Trump - President Trump made 16,241 false or misleading claims in his first three years
Glenn Kessler, Salvador Rizzo, Meg Kelly
The Washington Post
The Washington Post
ezs note: Pinocchio doesn't even come close.
please press: www.washingtonpost.com
ezs note 2: It's a little dated, but the Toronto Star did an excellent piece as well. Trump is printed verbatim, as well as a correction. You can find it here . It's a gargantuan piece, but I think you'll enjoy it.
19 January 2020
Kenya - Gay refugees in Kenya report repeated attacks from locals
civil rights - Businesses key players in Michigan rights fight
Indiana - Indiana Republicans have introduced two bills targeting transgender & non-binary people
Daniel Villareal
LGBTQ Nation
LGBTQ Nation
Evansville, IN
please press: www.lgbtqnation.com
ezs note: If you live in Indiana, please call your state representative and state senator and urge her/him to defeat both bills (SB 74 and HB 1088). Thanks.
lead story - Recent violence against transgender community highlighted at LGBTQ conference in Dallas
Donald Trump - ‘Once this is over, we’ll be kings’: How Lev Parnas worked his way into Trump’s world — and now is rattling it
Rosalind S. Helderman, Paul Sonne
The Washington Post
The Washington Post
ezs note: Maybe he 'borrowed' it from Elizabeth...
please press: www.washingtonpost.com
16 January 2020
Now let me see...
Well, I finally got it right. After fumbling and farting, I finally found the button! Now is the right time.
I live in a wheelchair, and in a stroke. Therefore, it's difficult to buy clothing with my limited income. So there are a few promises I would make to you. If you are generous enough to make a donation, you have a right to expect certain obligations:
1- Any outerwear purchased will be discounted.
2- Any leggings will be purchased at the lowest possible price.
3- Any perfume will be purchased at the lowest possible price.
4- Any underwear will be purchased at the lowest possible price.
5- If there is any money left, and I wish to make a donation, I will post it in a blog.
6- Since you are so generous (even a dollar is generous) I will be sure to thank you.
Donations may be made to the right (encircled 'Donate') >>>. Thanks.