national/world - Quilcene School District bans transgender athletes from school sports

Scott Hanson

The Seattle Times

Quilcene, WA

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ezs note:  Yeah.  He's also a lying jackarse.  😈

Dump Trump!!!

 

Burlington, WA

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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'?  You wanna see a movie, just to relax?  If it's produced anywhere outside the United States, you'll pay a 100 percent tax!!!  Oh, yeah - he's gonna get a 400 dollar graft - uh, 'gift'  of a 400 dollar 747 from Qatar! 

And Trump blames Joe Biden???, 

But you CAN do something.   Hands Off is a great place  to start. Indivisible  is another great pla ce.  If  you want to get to a really adventurous trek, start your own protest! It doesn't matter whether it's  five or 100,000. It doesn't matter if you're from Burlington , Cathlamet , Chelan,   Colfax,  or Conconully  in Washington state - or anywhere in the United States - just do it!!!  

By the way, the second  nominates her/himself to knock off the Republican troll, offer your services immediately!!! I can't make any promises, but the sooner you're working, the better the chances!  Oh, if no one sticks their toe out, YOU can do it!!!

Washington (state) - Mead School District calls for federal investigation over clash with Washington's transgender policies

Rob King 

KXLY

Mead, WA

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ezs note:  Oh, don't worry. I'm sure Der Fuëhrer will help you out.  😒

Washington (state) - Washington's top school official on protections for trans students and access to federal funds

Freddy Monares

KNKX

Tumwater, WA

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national/world - Judge blocks Trump order threatening funding for institutions that offer care for transgender youth

Gene Johnson

AP

Seattle, WA

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ezs note:  😀

Washington (state) - Washington AG sues over Trump order seeking to restrict care for trans youth

Jake Goldstein-Street

Washington State Standard

Seattle, WA

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please press:  washingtonstatestandard.com

Washington state - Fighting for trans youth: WA LGBTQ legislators voice growing concern for nation’s transgender youth

Press

Washington Senate Democrats

Olympia, WA

State Capitol

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please press:  senatedemocrats.wa.gov

national/world - MVSD board is asked to restrict transgender girls in school sports

Ralph Schwarz

Methow Valley News

Twisp, WA

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ezs note - Methow Valley residents - transgender folks and friends - it's up to YOU to go to the meeting and speak up!!!

national/world - Rep. Adam Smith calls on Johnson to strike transgender care ban from final NDAA

Brooke Migdon

The Hill

 Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA)

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national/world - Trump reportedly plans to kick trans troops out of the military within days of inauguration

Alex Woodward, Oliver O'Connell

Independent

Fairchild AFB

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please press:  independent.co.uk

ezs note:  If you live in the friendlier states, you may be able to join the National Guard or Air National Guard.  See the office to flesh out the benefits and details.  

national/world - Police investigate attack on transgender high school student in Bellingham

Jeremy Harris

KOMO 

Bellingham, WA

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please press:  komonews.com

Washington state - Central Washington school district asks lawmakers to review regulations about transgender athletes

Melissa Luck

KXLY

Wenatchee, WA

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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.

national/world - Remembering Kenji Spurgeon, Transgender Woman Killed In Seattle On The Last Day of Pride

Jose Soto

HRC

Seattle, WA

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please press:  www.hrc.org

ezs note:  Seattle/King county residents - please, if you have any information as to who killed Kenji Spurgeon, contact the Seattle police at 206-625-5011. Thanks. Rest in peace, Kenji...

Washington state - Washington Moves Trans Woman Back To Men’s Prison In Unprecedented Act

Jessica Schulberg

Huffpost

Monroe, WA

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Washington (state) Republicans introduce bills targeting abortion providers and transgender youth

Nick Hawthorne

KXLY

Spokane Valley, WA

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ezs note:  YOU can make a difference.  Especially if you are in a state representative or state senator, call them up!

name/residence/county

Sen. Mike Padden/Spokane Valley/Spokane (p)

Sen. Phil Fortunato/Auburn/King-Pierce (pts)

Sen. Jim McCune/Graham/Pierce-Thurston (pts)

Rep. Cyndy Jacobsen/Puyallup/Pierce (p)

Rep. Leonard Christian/Spokane Valley/Spokane (p)

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Livin' in Connecticut - Washington

 

Washington, 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  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.

Washington legislators

Washington rep:  Maria Horn

Washington sen (SD 32):  Eric Berthel

Washington sen (SD 30):  Stephen Harding

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

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Harry Allen (Wikipedia)

 

Harry Allen (1882 - 1922)

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Brandi Carlile (Wikipedia)

 

Brandi Carlile

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please press:  Brandi Carlile

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!

Washington (state) - Washington approves Nikki Kuhnhausen Bill to ban 'gay panic' defense of homicide

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KATU

Battle Ground, WA

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