national/world - Trump threatens to withhold federal funding over Maine transgender athletes, DEI programs

Staff/AP

News Center Maine

Mercer, ME (r)

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Dump Trump!!!

 

Hey! They didn't name it Trump Rink!  Waaaaah!!!

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It's only been a  few weeks now, but Trump's got his dirty fingers over everything already.  If you are (or have been) a government employee, YOU may have seen Donald's hands in the cookie jar.  Go to https://www.ap.org/contact-us/news-tips/ , or https://www.theguardian.com/help/ng-interactive/2017/mar/17/contact-the-guardian-securely, then go to SecureDrop, and follow the instructions.  I can't absolutely guarantee your privacy, or but the Tor network is damn good.  There are two avenues:  1) AP  or 2) The Guardian.  Good luck.

If you aren't a government employee, but you know someone who is, gently nudge him/her to do the right thing.  Don't worry if she/he initially says no.  Trump'll do something to screw up, and you will have done something to plant a seed.

If neither of these is true, you can still advance this cause.  If you have a Republican or squishy Democrat as your member of Congress, get on the phone and tell them you won't put up with this BS any more.  Tell them that you SUPPORT transgender people. Period.

A friend of Anonymous. 

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Maine - Dahlia Verrill, Falmouth: Advocate for trans athletes aims ‘to bridge divides and build community’

Steve Craig

Portland Press Herald

Falmouth, ME (1917)

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national/world - Winslow town manager resigns, citing hateful comments because she is transgender

Anna Coon

WGME

Winslow, ME

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ezs note:  Seth Moulton - THIS is why, dimwit!!!  RESIGN!!!

Seth Moulton's office (Salem, MA) - 978-531-1669

Tom Suozzi's office (Glen Cove, NY) - 516-861-1070 

national/world - Lawsuit over Brewer School Department’s transgender policy dismissed

Marie Weidmayer

Bangor Daily News

Brewer, ME

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Maine - Shawn McBreairty’s widow to continue lawsuit over Brewer schools’ transgender policy

Marie Weidmayer

Bangor Daily News

Brewer, ME

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ezs note:  While I do feel for Ms. McBreairty's loss of her husband, please, let this go.  While it may feel good for a short time,  it will only cause rancor and suffering.

national/world - LGBTQ Dems stress importance of representation, allyship in Harris-Walz ticket

Jacob Fischler, Emma Davis

Maine Morning Star

Milbridge, ME (r)

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Maine - Maine school district reinstates policy to protect transgender children

Anna Coon

WGME

Waldoboro, ME

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ezs note:  VICTORY!!! 👥😀

Maine - Maine school district will vote on whether to restore transgender protections

Jules Walkup

Bangor Daily News

 Warren, ME

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ezs note:  Maine residents of Warren, Union, Friendship, Washington and Waldoboro - if you have any opportunity to attend the meeting, go and speak your mind!  They don't have to vote with you, but they DO have to listen to you.

Maine - Transgender Maine veteran describes receiving gender-affirming care

Staff

WMTW

Minot, ME

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The Maine Millennial: Being trans is nothing new

Victoria Hugo-Vidal

The Press-Herald

Acton, ME (c. 1920)

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Marguerite Yourcenar (Wikipedia)

Marguerite Yourcenar (1903 - 1987)

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ezs note:  This is a new piece, borrowing Wikipedia's list of anniversaries of LGBT+ and advocates.   This is a wide list, but it is by no means exhaustive.  You can help by adding to the list of notables.  In the meantime, enjoy!

Maine - Maine GOP’s proposed 2022 platform targets LGBTQ, abortion, labor rights

Evan Popp

Maine Beacon

Augusta, ME

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ezs note: Maine voters - if you live in an area that is held by a Republican, please do your homework to find out if your candidate supports LGBTQ rights.  If she/he does not, do your best to kick the twit out come Election Day.

Maine - Transgender woman from Maine files discrimination complaint against assisted living facility

Dennis Hoey

Press Herald

Jonesport, ME

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Maine - Republican bills to bar Maine transgender girls from girls sports face public hearing

Press

WMTW

Augusta, ME

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Maine - Addressing health disparities among transgender patients in rural Maine

Andrea Swiedom

The Franklin Journal

Farmington, ME

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Maine - OUT Maine releases free guidebook ‘Best practices for LGBTQ+ inclusive youth programming’

Press

Bangor Daily News

Bangor, ME

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Maine - Progressives running for school boards across Maine focus on racial equity

Dan Neumann

Beacon

Deering, ME

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Maine - Collins ‘truly grateful’ for endorsement from notorious anti-LGBTQ group

Evan Popp

Maine Beacon

Susan Collins

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ezs note:  Maine voters - Yeah... one more reason NOT to vote for Susan...

Maine - Maine’s 1st openly trans person elected to office wants to keep Passamaquoddy culture ‘front and center’

Emily Burnham

Bangor Daily News

Indian Township, ME

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