national/world - Iran will pay for gender-transition surgery, but it comes at a cost — your dignity

Joshua Nelken-Zitser, Ida Reihani

Business Insider

Tehran, Iran

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Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord (video)

 

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ezs note:  I ran across and Rev. Ed Trevors gave a breath of fresh air.  Unfortunately, most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap.  I 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. To find more about him, go to Bing AI and type in 'Who is Reverend Ed Trevors?'

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

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Drag Queen Story Hour comes to Connecticut!

Hartford Public Library

Hartford, CT

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ezs note:  On September 28, your kids will have a treat by seeing Drag Queen Story Hour!  This will be in Hartford, 500 Main Street, and hours will be 1 to 2 pm,  and 2:30 to 3:30 pm. By all means, bring your kids along!  (Or a busload!)

JAMIE FOXX COMES UNDER FIRE FROM LGBT YOUTH GROUP FOR INSENSITIVE COMMENTS

Wanda Hopkins

New York City Today

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Against Me! singer/ founder Tom Gabel comes out as transgender (http://www.ledger-enquirer.com)

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Crossdressing comedy no laughing matter (gaynewsnetwork.com.au {Australia})

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Commentary: Transphobia be damned, Chaz Bono comes out dancing (sdgln.com)

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people.com comes out as transgender in Marie Clarie (justout)

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A gay Republican comes out (The New York Times)

I have ambivalent feelings toward the news about Ken Mehlman, a former chairman of the Republican National Committee, who recently announced that he was gay. (more above)