31 July 2023

Livin' in Connecticut - Hartford

Hartford, CT

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Well, this is a change of pace. I'm not forgoing the trains; they are still an important piece. But yesterday I found out that Gov. J. B. Pritzker of Illinois stopped the "shielding" of various libraries. Now, when we think of libraries, we don't automatically think of items of great importance. But think of it - whether from Chicago or Prairie du Rocher, Illinoisans have an equal chance of information - including transgender folks. And it's free! Now from Bridgeport to Bridgewater, we have a chance to do the same. If you live in Connecticut, urge your legislators to do likewise. If you live outside of Connecticut, but have friends from Connecticut, urge them to join this fight. Thanks.

Hartford legislators (hotlinks provided)

Hartford rep (HD 3): Minnie Gonzalez

Hartford rep (HD 1): Matt Ritter

Hartford rep (HD 4): Julio Concepcion

Hartford rep (HD 5): Maryam Khan

Hartford rep (HD 6): James Sanchez

Hartford rep (HD 7): Joshua Hall

Hartford sen (SD 1): John Fonfara

Hartford sen (SD 2) Doug McCrory

For other cities or towns, go to https://www2.cbia.com/ga/get_involved/contact_ct_legislators/-A1 and click "Enter Town Name"

Court rejects appeal against NHS England over gender dysphoria treatment delays

Emine Sinmaz

The Guardian

Old Bailey

London, UK

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ezs note: The Guardian is the preeminent paper - the UK, the US, and around the world. All with donations. If you can afford it, please make a donation of $5 a month. Thanks.

What if there is no God? (video)

Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfAAzq5Ya40&t=10s

ezs note: I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air. Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 7:30 pm (Eastern time). Look for :

Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

30 July 2023

Leeja Miller - How The Religious Right Ruined Everything (video)

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Livin' in Connecticut - Hampton

Hampton, CT

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Well, this is a change of pace. I'm not forgoing the trains; they are still an important piece. But yesterday I found out that Gov. J. B. Pritzker of Illinois stopped the "shielding" of various libraries. Now, when we think of libraries, we don't automatically think of items of great importance. But think of it - whether from Chicago or Prairie du Rocher, Illinoians have an equal chance of information - including transgender folks. And it's free! Now from Bridgeport to Bridgewater, we have a chance to do the same. If you live in Connecticut, urge your legislators to do likewise. If you live outside of Connecticut, but have friends from Connecticut, urge them to join this fight. Thanks.

Hampton legislators (hotlinks provided)

Hampton rep: Pat Boyd

Hampton sen: Jeff Gordon

For other cities or towns, go to https://www2.cbia.com/ga/get_involved/contact_ct_legislators/-A1 and click "Enter Town Name"

Winter Haven tragedy draws national attention for victim's status as transgender man

Gary White

The Ledger

Winter Haven, FL

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please press: www.theledger.com

ezs note: Such cretins... in any case, if you live in the Winter Haven, FL area, and are witness to the crime, please call the Winter Haven police department at 863-291-5858. Thanks.

Moses asks a lot (video)

Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y7UynNea9Y&t=12s

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 7:30 pm (Eastern time). Look for :

Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

29 July 2023

banned books - King & King

King & King

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King & King

Linda de Haan and Stern Nijland

This is a series of banned books, e-published by the American Library Association. (www.ala.org) I neither endorse nor criticize the books; I do suggest that you READ. archive.org will lend you the e-book an hour at a time.

Dag Hammarskjöld (Wikipedia)

Dag Hammarskjöld (1905 - 1961)

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please press: Dag Hammarskjold

Livin' in Connecticut - Hamden

Hamden, CT

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Well, this is a change of pace. I'm not forgoing the trains; they are still an important piece. But yesterday I found out that Gov. J. B. Pritzker of Illinois stopped the "shielding" of various texts. Now, when we think of libraries, we don't automatically think of items of great importance. But think of it - whether from Chicago or Prairie du Rocher, Illinoians have an equal chance of information - including transgender folks. And it's free! Now from Bridgeport to Bridgewater, we have a chance to do the same. If you live in Connecticut, urge your legislators to do likewise. If you live outside of Connecticut, but have friends from Connecticut, urge them to join this fight. Thanks.

Hamden legislators

Hamden rep (HD 91): Mike D'Agostino

Hamden rep (HD 103) Liz Linehan

Hamden rep (HD 94): Robyn Porter

Hamden sen: Martin Looney

For other cities or towns, go to https://www2.cbia.com/ga/get_involved/contact_ct_legislators/-A1 and click "Enter Town Name"

I’m a trans person who edits children’s books. The culture wars engulfs me on all sides

Alex DiFrancesca

The Guardian

Pretoria, South Africa

(home of Kingsley Publishers)

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please press: www.theguardian.com

Meteors, books, witches; Sermonizing against fear

Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qlRK9zyLYU

By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 7:30 pm (Eastern time). Look for :

Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

28 July 2023

banned books - In The Night Kitchen

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please press: In The Night Kitchen

by Maurice Sendak

Imke Duplitzer (Wikipedia)

Imke Duplitzer

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please press: Imke Duplitzer

Livin' in Connecticut - Haddam

Haddam, CT

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ezs note: If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and Waterbury. Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.