House Republicans Urge Boehner to Allow ENDA Vote

Justin Snow
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Cleveland Heights to vote on recognizing LGBTQ rights

http://www.wkyc.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.wkyc.com/story/news/local/cuyahoga-county/2014/11/03/cleveland-heights-to-vote-on-recognizing-lgbqt-rights/18430217/

ezs note:  If you live in Cleveland Heights, or know someone who does, urge them to attend the meeting and tell them to vote YES on the proposition.

I voted today... DID YOU???

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YOU make the difference!!!

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In my neck of the woods, it's getting cooler.  And I'm making one more plea for you to vote.  Maybe you're still reticent. Maybe you're right.

Do it for Brenting Dolliole.

Do it for Githe Goines.

Do it for Deoni Jones, 

Do it for ALL the transgender women and men, girls and boys whose lives were cut short.

Dammit, do it..

ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4!!!

Now it's YOUR turn!!!

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You know, there are transgenders  and allies who don't see the point in voting.  They might be right.

Except for being kicked out of their apartment, they might be right.

Except for housing shelters (and these are the REALLY lucky ones), they might be right. 

Except for town or city councils who have no clue, they might be right.

Except for Boards of Education who are total airheads, they might be right.

Except  for members of Congress who call YOU "deviant" for the clothing you wear, they might be right

BULLSHIT!!!

REGISTER AND VOTE!!!

It's YOUR right to vote!

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So, some of you are saying, "Eh, voting -- I'll get around to it sooner or later."

Well, guess what, pal?  In one state, you're already too late to vote!  

Crazy? I completely agree with you.  But that's one state's method  of limiting your voice.

If you live in the other 49 states, it's not too late.

But it will be -- very, very soon.

REGISTER AND VOTE.

Gay rights vote postponed by Jackson City Council.... (unrelated)

Will Forgrave
http://www.mlive.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2014/10/what_you_might_have_missed_fro_4.html

It's almost time - and in some states, it IS time!

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C'mon now.  I suspect you've heard this from me before.  If not, here it is:  VOTE. 

League tables vote on transgender student-athletes

http://www.sctimes.com

to read more, go to:  http://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/minnesota/2014/10/02/transgender-high-school-prep-sports/16589107/

Newton Aldermen vote to protect transgender people

Jim Morrison
jmorrison@wickedlocal.com
http://newton.wickedlocal.com

to read more, go to:  http://newton.wickedlocal.com/article/20140918/NEWS/140916172

Rob Ford is the lone vote against LGBT homeless youth shelter proposal (Canada)

http://www.cbc.ca


to read more, go to:  http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/rob-ford-is-the-lone-vote-against-lgbt-homeless-youth-shelter-proposal-1.2703174

ezs note: Wait-- did you say that nice Rob Ford???  (well, he's gotta buy that crack somehow...)

Why I'm not voting for Dannel Malloy - and why I don't think you should either

Two words - Jane Doe.

When I voted in 2010, let me say up front that Dannel Malloy was not my first choice.  However, he seemed like a decent enough guy, so I voted for him anyway.  Over the years, I had my occasional pet peeves with him - but then again, who doesn't?  I voted for Barack  Obama twice, yet on occasion he'll do something that I regard as boneheaded.  I like what the late Ed Koch had to say on the subject:  "If you agree with me on nine out of twelve issues, vote for me.  If you agree with me on twelve out of twelve issues, see a psychiatrist."

Yes, there are blunders.  But then there are mind-numbing, jaw-dropping, super-blunders.  And these deserve our immediate attention.

For those of you not in the know, Jane Doe (not her real name since Jane is underage) is a transgender teenage female.  Simply put, her life has been crap.  Not "my daddy won't let me shop at Izod" type of crap.  I'm talking Mommy shooting heroin type of crap.  You get the picture.

She winds up going from place to place once her mother is found unfit, until she is found to be a "problem child" (!) So they do what any responsible caregiver would do.  They haul her ass to prison.  She didn't have to commit any prisonable offense.  Being "bitchy" is good enough for them, thank you.

She stayed in prison for three months. 

What, you say, is their problem? Didn't anybody shout from the rooftops?

Oh, yes, people knew.  Dannel Malloy knew.  Joette Katz (director of Department of Children and Families) knew.  They just didn't say anything.

While Jane Doe sat in prison, Malloy and Katz dithered.  Ultimately Jane Doe was released, but not until a horrific experience.

Malloy would have us believe that the system worked.  I'm sorry, governor, but it didn't.  The Orwellian system hasn't changed a bit.  Joette Katz works breezily along, destroying children and families as she goes.
You see, this isn't a transgender issue.  This isn't an LGBT issue.  This is an issue for every troubled child who is unsure where she or he will wind up.  In short, you aren't doing your job.

And that is why I won't be voting for you, Governor Malloy.

San Mateo County To Vote On Creating First LGBTQ Commission In California

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Sacramento School District to Vote on Trans-Inclusive Policy

 PARKER MARIE MOLLOY
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Will Californians Get To Vote On Protections For Trans Students?

Tony Merevick
http://www.buzzfeed.com

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Just a wee hint...

VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!! VOTE!!  VOTE!! VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!!

I hope I've made things abundantly clear.
   

Things to do...

1.  If you haven't done it by now, change the clocks.

2. Buy a cookie

3. Remember to vote!!

Michigan legislature unlikely to vote on LGBT protections until 2014

http://wincountry.com/

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ezs note: Michiganders - prove 'em wrong - vote!!

On November 5, GET OUT AND VOTE!!!

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In Royal Oak, Michigan, they'll be having a little vote.  You know, on such minuscule matters as whether two men or two women  want to be able to hold hands in a restaurant.  Or a transgender is able get the house or apartment she/he wants.  You know, little things like that.

In Royal Oak and 27 towns in Michigan alone, similar initiatives will be on the ballot.  Even if there is no initiative, there is the office of mayor, city or state council, board of education, judge of probate, among others.  And it doesn't matter whether you are reading this in New York City or Lenexa, Kansas - you have the best chance of making a real difference.

So on Tuesday, November 5, get out there and freakin' vote!!

Royal Oak to vote on human rights initiative

http://michiganradio.org/

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