Massachusetts - What's happening in Mass. to protect transgender residents before Trump proposals go into effect?

Carrie Healy

New England Public Media

Dudley, MA (r)

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/WarMonumentbyJohnWilsonDudleyMassachusetts2.jpg

please press:  nepm.org

Aren't We Supposed To Protect The Children? (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-8SjRZ3qKk

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 12:00 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 

Leave a comment!

Trump To Protect Christians... (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mjZLAqIPvM

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 12:00 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!

Leave a comment!

national/world - Her family has deep roots in New Hampshire. But to protect her trans daughter, she says, they had to leave.

Jackie Harris, Rick Ganley

NHPR

Mammoth Lakes, CA (r)

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e3/Mammoth_Lakes_Village.jpg

please press:  www.nhpr.org

New York - New Yorkers will vote for an “equal rights amendment” to protect abortion, LGBTQ+ rights

Elsie Carson-Holt

LGBTQ Nation

Bainbridge, NY (r)

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/Bainbridge_Civil_War_Memorial%2C_New_York.jpg

please press:  www.lgbtqnation.com

ezs note:  New Yorkers - whether you live in New York City or Bainbridge, register and vote!!!

Maine - Maine school district reinstates policy to protect transgender children

Anna Coon

WGME

Waldoboro, ME

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/50/Old_German_Church%2C_Waldoboro%2C_ME.jpg

please press:  wgme.com

ezs note:  VICTORY!!! 👥😀

Louisiana - Louisiana sues Biden over Title IX rules that protect LGBTQ students from discrimination

Greg Hilburn

Shreveport Times

Monroe, LA

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/09/Monroe%2C_Louisiana_skyline_in_2021.png

please press:  www.shreveporttimes.com

ezs note:  Um, Ms. Murill, you might be surprised to learn that churches are NOT marching in lockstep.  (and we're only talking about Christian churches)

Michigan - Michigan's Trans Migration Project Is Helping to Protect Trans People Just By Getting Them Somewhere Safe

Liam Clymer

Pridesource

Detroit, MI

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/Motown_Museum_Detroit_%2852755960301%29.jpg

please press:  pridesource.com

ezs note:  Fellowship and friendship - what a concept!

national/world - Biden’s new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students, but avoid addressing transgender athletes

Collin Binkley

AP

Pres. Joe Biden

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/President_Biden_taking_oath_of_office_%28cropped%29.png

please press:  apnews.com

Rikers Jail Whistleblower Decries Collapse of LGBTQ+ Unit Meant to Protect Trans Detainees

George Joseph

Democracy Now!

Rikers Island (New York City)

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5b/Rikers_Island_from_the_air.JPG

please press:  www.democracynow.org 

New York (state) - New York AG Takes Action to Protect Transgender Students’ Rights

Lucas Day

Finger Lakes dailynews.com

North Tonawanda, NY

credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/45/HerschellCarrouselFactoryFaceOn.JPG

please press:  www.fingerlakesdailynews.com

note: please note that Connecticut's AG filed an amicus brief.

lead story - Illinois announces new resources to protect transgender, nonbinary and gender non-conforming students

Jonathan Turner

WHBF

Springfield, IL

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Illinois_State_Capitol_at_sunset.jpg

please press:  www.ourquadcities.com

New York - Attorney General James Fights to Protect Transgender Students’ Rights

Atty. Gen. Letita James

New York State Office of the Attorney General

Albany, NY

please press:  ag.ny.gov

lead story - Virginia wants schools to adopt policies to protect transgender students. Will school boards go along?

Matt Jones

Daily Press

Lynchburg, VA

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Downtown_Lynchburg_from_Daniel%27s_Hill_at_Point_of_Honor.jpg

please press:  www.dailypress.com

lead story - House Democrats unveil measure to protect transgender military dependents

Melissa Quinn

CBS News

Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/Jimmy_Panetta_official_portrait.jpg

please press:  www.cbsnews.com

Anthony Fauci - Fauci: 'Possible' Americans will be wearing masks in 2022 to protect against Covid-19

Devan Cole

CNN

Dr. Anthony Fauci

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/61/Anthony_Fauci_2020.jpg

please press:  www.cnn.com

Nevada - Nevada makes history as the first US state to protect gay marriage in the constitution

Samara Louise

Happy

Goldfield, NV (1903)

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9d/Main_Street%2C_Goldfield%2C_Nevada%2C_1904.JPG

please press:  happymag.tv

Washington (state) - Kreidler directs health insurers in Washington state to protect transgender patients

Press
Northern Kittitas County Tribune

Olympia, WA

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/78/Oly_WA_Capitol_Theater_06.jpg

please press:  nkctribune.com

www.olympiawa.gov

civil rights - Drive on to protect transgender rights

Maddy O'Callahan
Spartan Newsroom

Lansing, Michigan

please press:  news.jrn.msu.edu

lead story - A bill meant to protect India’s transgender community instead leaves them angry and aggrieved

Niha Masih
The Washington Post

Bangalore, India

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cc/Halasuru_Someshwara_Temple.jpg

please press:  www.washingtonpost.com