Connecticut, support SJ 35!!!

 

Connecticut

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ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, you have an IMPORTANT bill coming up. SJ 35 would put into the state constitution endorsing rights regarding sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, among others.  PLEASE go to the Capitol at 12:00 pm Friday, or if unable, go to your state representative AND state Senator and endorse this important bill.  Thanks.

Livin' in Connecticut - Durham

 

Durham, 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.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks.

Durham legislators

Durham rep (HD 86):  Vincent Candelora

Durham rep (HD 101):  John-Michael Parker

Durham sen (SD 12): Christine Cohen

Durham sen (SD 34):  Paul Cicarella

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

Livin' in Connecticut!

 

Durham, 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.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Transgender woman says she's not allowed to work at Durham Catholic school

Amanda Rose

Spectrum

Durham, NC

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please press:  spectrumlocalnews.com

Educator says she lost job at Durham Catholic school because she’s transgender

Josh Schaeffer

Raleigh News & Observer

Durham, NC

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please press:  www.newsobserver.com

archive - Papers of Pauli Murray** - Aug 1992

 

To view 'Papers of Pauli Murray', go

here.

Remember Ruth Bader Ginsberg?  Well, Pauli Murray might not be as well known, but she was as much a heavyweight for transgender people across the United States.

If you have pamphlets, magazines, zines, posters, scrapbooks, paintings, sculptures, art printings, comix or newspaper clippings and wish to download them to a reputable organization, please see digitaltransgenderarchive.net.

North Carolina - 'I am who I want to be': North Carolina transgender teen finds herself during COVID-19 pandemic

Maggie Green, Akilah Davis

WTVD

Durham, NC

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please press:  abc11.com

LaVare’s House Is a Much-Needed Durham Haven for LGBTQIA People in Addiction Recovery

Sam Peterson
Indy Week (NC)

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please press:  www.indyweek.com

Durham girl, 12, describes growing up transgender

Kristen Carosa
WMUR

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please press:  http://www.wmur.com

Transgender College Freshmen Drink and Black Out More Than Other Students

Diana Tourgee
Broadly.

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please press:  https://broadly.vice.com

ezs note:  If you think that alcoholic beverages are a problem that you might not be able to handle, there are several options you might want to consider.  For a religious-based approach, there is always AA.  For a non-religious-based approach, check your website.  Depending on the severity of your difficulty, a trained counselor may recommend a 30-day program.

Understanding Transgender Access Laws

Press
The New York Times

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please press:  https://www.nytimes.com

N.C Judge Temporarily Blocks GOP Power Grab

Dan McCue
Courthouse News Service

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please press:  http://courthousenews.com

This holiday season, fight fear with facts – Mike Meno

Mike Meno
The News & Observer

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please press:  http://www.newsobserver.com

Duke opponent cancels game over North Carolina's transgender bathroom law

Matt Norlander
CBS Sports

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please press:  http://www.cbssports.com

Durham asked to support transgender rights

Nicole Anderson / nanderson@seacoastonline.com
fosters.com

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please press:  http://www.fosters.com

UK: Transphobic crimes soared in 2014 (UK)

Scott Roberts
Pink News

please press:  http://www.pinknews.co.uk

‘Queering Duke History’ exhibit grand opening slated for Thursday

Laura Oleniacz
http://www.heraldsun.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.heraldsun.com/news/localnews/x711471881/-Queering-Duke-History-exhibit-grand-opening-slated-for-today

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