North Carolina - Anti-trans bills in NC may trigger showdown with state’s Democratic governor

Christopher Kane

Washington Blade

state Rep. Alison Dahle (D-Raleigh)

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ezs note:  state Rep. Dahle - y'know, if all the other dimwits have their way, you might nudge the Carolina Hurricanes back to the RIGHTFUL Hartford Whalers!  We'll even find a place for you here!  (hint, hint!)

North Carolina - NC Senate Republicans seek to define biological sex, dismiss gender identity

Grace Vitaglione, Rachel Crumpler

NC Health News

Robbins, NC

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Oklahoma - Oklahoma ranks safer for LGBTQ+ people in new study, but still one of the worst in US

Josh Kelly, Jessica Guynn

The Oklahoman

Garber, OK (r)

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Dump Trump!!!

 

Ahoskie, SC

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 It's now past 100 days.  And, oh how "wonderful" we all must feel.  Judges are reversing Trump  at breakneck speed. But have no fear.  Trump is ignoring them.  And a certain judge is jailed (with ridiculous trumped-up charges).  Canada, Greenland, and Panama are in Trump's trigger.  We transgender folks are in Trump's trigger also.  And immigrants?  Bye, see ya later (or not!).  Even citizens are not safe.  And the Dow Jones?  Can you sing free fallin'?

And Trump blames Joe Biden???

But you CAN do something.   Hands Off is a great place  to start.  If you want to get to a really adventurous trek, start your own protest!  It doesn't matter if you're  from Ahoskie, Andrews, Angier, Ansonville, or Archer Lodge,  in North Carolina - or anywhere in the United States - just do it!!!  

North Carolina - 'Is he going to be held accountable?' | Advocate discusses case as man charged in deaths of 2 transgender women in Charlotte rejects plea deal

Jesse Pierre

WCNC

Charlotte, NC

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ezs note:  Please note the form desk@wcnc.com for more information.

national/world - Man accused of murdering 2 transgender women at Charlotte hotels pleads not guilty years later

Brandy Beard

WBTV

Charlotte, NC

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North Carolina - North Carolina's proposed LGBTQ bills could impact Charlotte's trans community

Julian Berger

WFAE

Charlotte, NC

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national/world - A GOP lawmaker introduces a Capitol bathroom rule before her trans colleague arrives

Elena Moore, Rachel Treisman

NPR

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC)

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North Carolina - North Carolina trans woman shot dead in car by 'lover enraged that she was leaving him'

Yelena Mandenberg

The Mirror

Greensboro, NC

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ezs note:  Rest in peace, Ms. Hamilton... 😔

It's All True - The Lincoln Project (video)

 

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ezs note:  Please, distribute this blog widely!  (especially in North Carolina!)

national/world - Liam Johns, trans activist who allowed the Observer to document pregnancy, dies at 35

 Jeff A. Chamer

Charlotte Observer

Charlotte, NC

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ezs note:  Rest in peace, Liam...

NC Lt Gov Mark Robinson, Porn Shops, And Battling Our Hypocrisy (video)

 

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ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors, who gave me a breath of fresh air.  Unfortunately, most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure BS. Fortunately, though, Ed saves the day. I may not see every line from 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, Ed broadcasts live on 1) most Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and 2) most Wednesday afternoons at 2:00 pm (Eastern time). (other time zones will vary) If you click on in the times indicated. you'll see a little bloggette in the upper corner indicating "Church Without Walls" and today's date.  Click in this area, and with luck, you'll be in!  The correct address will be:

https://www.youtube.com/@revedtrevors4961/featured 

On or before Nov. 5, VOTE!

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Spy - The Lincoln Project (video)

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ezs note:  Here comes The Lincoln Project!  Please, distribute (ahem) liberally!

North Carolina - Anti-Trans “Bathroom Bills” Are Making a Major Comeback. Where’s the Outrage?

Nico Lang

Slate

Waco, NC (r)

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ezs note:  Let your voice be heard, North Carolina voters!  Tell your state representative and state senator that if they vote for another stupid bill, the only check they'll receive is an unemployment check.

North Carolina - West Virginia and North Carolina’s transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule

Leah Willingham

AP

Boone, NC

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Transgender youth in North Carolina dealing with medical “whiplash” of ban on gender-affirming care

Rachel Crumpler

North Carolina Healthcare

 North Carolina

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Blake Brockington (Wikipedia)

 

Blake Brockington (1996 - 2015)

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ezs note:  If you have a notable transgender person who is not listed, please don't hesitate to bring it to Wikipedia's attention!

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A North Carolina school district told educators to ‘out’ trans students. Can they refuse?

Patrick Wall

USA Today

Carthage, NC (Moore county seat)

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ezs note:  North Carolinians (and other conservative states) - one way you can change things is to VOTE. Every election.  From President down to dog catcher.  Another way is to present another view.  Let's say your parents are conservative Christians.  Well, there is another side.  If you haven't checked it out yet, I suggest that you try Ed Trevors.  He's an Anglican priest who is unabashedly Christian and unabashedly accepting.  Either tell them about him,  or surreptitiously 😅 slip it into their computer.  

North Carolina GOP closes in on transgender athlete ban

Gary D. Robinson

ABC News

Kernersville, NC

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ezs note: Carolina Hurricanes staff- If the state House of Representatives and state Senate pass this stupid bill, would you think about coming back to Hartford and renaming the team the Hartford Whalers?  Really, we wouldn't mind.   

Will NC inspect students’ genitalia under proposed transgender athlete ban? What to know

Evan Moore

The Charlotte Observer

Charlotte, NC

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ezs note:  Drop yer drawers, heh, heh.