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25 April 2020
24 April 2020
civil rights - Trump-Pence Admin Moves To Undermine LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Protections in Health Care
Connecticut - GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders: Connecticut CHRO Strikes Down All Exclusions for Transgender Healthcare
Press
insurancenewsnet
insurancenewsnet
ezs note: I'm proud of you, Connecticut!
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6a/Connecticut_State_Capitol%2C_aerial_view.jpg
please press: insurancenewsnet.com
lead story - Two transgender women found burned to death in Puerto Rico
Christopher Brito
CBS News
CBS News
Las Piedras, PR (Ramos' hometown)
please press: www.cbsnews.com
ezs note: As before, this tells the story of two transgender women, who tragically were burned to death. The difference, however, is one of the women is pictured. Please, take a second look. Also, the names are slightly different. They are Serena Angelique Velázquez Ramos (pictured) and Layla Pelaez Sánchez. If you have any information, please call the police at 787-793-1234. Thanks.
ezs note: Como antes, esto cuenta la historia de dos mujeres transgénero, que trágicamente fueron quemadas hasta la muerte. La diferencia, sin embargo, es que una de las mujeres está representada. Por favor, eche un segundo vistazo. Además, los nombres son ligeramente diferentes. Son Serena Angelique Velázquez Ramos (en la foto) y Layla Peláez Sánchez. Si tiene alguna información, llame a la policía al 787-793-1234. Gracias.
ezs note: As before, this tells the story of two transgender women, who tragically were burned to death. The difference, however, is one of the women is pictured. Please, take a second look. Also, the names are slightly different. They are Serena Angelique Velázquez Ramos (pictured) and Layla Pelaez Sánchez. If you have any information, please call the police at 787-793-1234. Thanks.
ezs note: Como antes, esto cuenta la historia de dos mujeres transgénero, que trágicamente fueron quemadas hasta la muerte. La diferencia, sin embargo, es que una de las mujeres está representada. Por favor, eche un segundo vistazo. Además, los nombres son ligeramente diferentes. Son Serena Angelique Velázquez Ramos (en la foto) y Layla Peláez Sánchez. Si tiene alguna información, llame a la policía al 787-793-1234. Gracias.
Donald Trump - From Fox News, a big dose of dumb on hydroxychloroquine
23 April 2020
lead story - Activists: 2 killed in Puerto Rico were transgender women
Danica Coto
Federal News Service
Federal News Service
Humacao, PR
please press: federalnewsnetwork.com
ezs note: Please, if you have any information about the killings of Layla Peláez and Serena Angelique Velázquez in the coastal town of Humacao, please contact the police at 787-793-1234. Thanks.
ezs nota: Por favor, si tiene alguna información sobre los asesinatos de Layla Peláez y Serena Angelique Velázquez en la ciudad costera de Humacao, comuníquese con la policía al 787-793-1234. Gracias.
Donald Trump - “I’m The President, And You’re Fake News”: Donald Trump Lashes Out As He Calls For Testing Injections Of UV Rays, Disinfectants To Kill Coronavirus
Ted Johnson
Deadline
Deadline
new and improved!
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a7/Frankenstein%27s_monster_%28Boris_Karloff%29.jpg
please press: deadline.com
22 April 2020
civil rights - Civil and Human Rights Are Essential and Our Courts Must Meet This Moment
Press
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Lincoln Memorial (interior)
please press: civilrights.org
ezs note: Although transgender rights are mentioned in passing, signatories include the Human Rights Campaign, Matthew Shepard Foundation, National Center for Transgender Equality, and PFLAG National.
Labels:
civil,
courts,
dehumanizing,
disenfranchising,
essential,
human rights,
moment,
must meet,
recognized
Location:
Washington, DC, USA
lead story - Lost in Transition: Understanding West Virginia’s transgender health care system
Joelle Gates
The Parthenon
The Parthenon
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ea/Marshall_University_Old_Main_Building.jpg
please press: marshallparthenon.com
Donald Trump - Georgia Democratic lawmaker resigns one week after endorsing Trump
Labels:
Democratic,
Donald Trump,
endorsing,
Georgia,
lawmaker,
Maya T. Prabhu,
one week,
resigns
Location:
Atlanta, GA, USA
21 April 2020
Donald Trump - What’s So Hard to Understand About What Trump Has Said?
Quinta Jurecic, Benjamin Wittes
The Atlantic
The Atlantic
video credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEsrKHzxIU8
please press: www.theatlantic.com
20 April 2020
civil rights - Can transgender people speak in Armenia?
Anna Nikoghosyan
OpenDemocracy.net
OpenDemocracy.net
Yerevan, Armenia
Erebuni Fortress (~782 BCE)
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/73/Erevan_-_La_forterese_d%27Erebouni_07.JPG
please press: www.opendemocracy.net
Donald Trump - The scapegoater-in-chief is at it again — and again
17 April 2020
civil rights - EU lawmakers condemn Hungary for 'attack' on trans people over sex on IDs
Labels:
attack,
condemn,
EU,
Hungary,
IDs,
lawmakers,
Marc Angel,
Rachel Savage,
sex,
trans people
Location:
Brussels, Belgium
Minnesota - Citing harm to mental health, proposed legislation aims to outlaw conversion therapy in Minnesota
lead story - Transgender Woman Murdered in Baltimore; ACLU Sues Idaho over Trans Athlete Law
Press
Democracy Now!
Democracy Now!
Baltimore, MD
please press: www.democracynow.org
ezs note: Even though the article is repetitive, it is important in that the picture of Johanna Metzger is included. Please, take a second look. It can't hurt.
Labels:
ACLU,
Baltimore,
Idaho,
Johanna Metzger,
murdered,
sues,
trans athlete law,
transgender woman
Location:
Baltimore, MD, USA
Donald Trump - Trump and His Allies Are Worried About More Than November
Jamelle Bouie
The New York Times
The New York Times
ezs note: Nothing to see here, folks...
please press: www.nytimes.com
15 April 2020
Montana - MSU Extension Community Development hosting online summit for LGBTQ+ youth April 30-May 2
lead story - Virtual vigil for transgender woman killed in Baltimore
Eddie Kadhim
WMAR
Baltimore, MD
please press: www.wmar2news.com
ezs note: Baltimoreans - if you have any information regarding the murder of Johanna Metzger, please call the \Baltimore Police Department at 311 or press HomicideTips@baltimorepolice.org
Donald Trump - A day after claiming 'total' power, Trump caves in
14 April 2020
civil rights - Petition for more LGBTQ protections in Michigan moves online
Kyle Kaminski
CityPulse
CityPulse
Michigan State Capitol
Lansing, MI
please press: www.lansingcitypulse.com
ezs note: Michiganders - if you have not yet signed the petition please go to https://www.fairandequalmichigan.com/sign. If you have friends (Michigan residents only) please tell them about this also.
Texas - Victory Fund endorses transgender candidate for the Texas House
lead story - Transgender fertility study sheds light on testosterone's impact
Donald Trump - Connecticut governor says not to be distracted by 'verbal hand grenades' from Trump
13 April 2020
lead story - Transgender Americans experience significant economic, health challenges: Study
Liz Entman
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
please press: news.vanderbilt.edu
Donald Trump - Trump’s New Press Secretary Is an Apologist for Explicit Racism
William Saletan
Slate
Slate
Covid-19 - On Coronavirus Lockdown? Look for Meaning, Not Happiness
Labels:
coronavirus,
Covid-19,
Emily Esfahani Smith,
happiness,
lockdown,
look,
meaning
Location:
New York, NY, USA
11 April 2020
civil rights - Virginia Values Act signed into law, has protections for LGBTQ Virginians
Louisiana - Louisiana trans organizers fight COVID-19 with solidarity
Dylan Borne
FightBack!News
FightBack!News
New Orleans, LA
please press: www.fightbacknews.org
ezs note: Louisianans - sadly, the news is dated, As of April 10, 19,253 have tested positive, and 755 have died. To see the latest please look here.
lead story - NC transgender students worried about being outed online during COVID-19 pandemic
Donald Trump - He Could Have Seen What Was Coming: Behind Trump’s Failure on the Virus
Eric Lipton, David E. Sanger, Maggie Haberman, Michael D. Shear, Mark Mazzetti, Julian Barnes
The New York Times
The New York Times
ezs note: Captain Trump - 'Ah, it's nothing... just a few ice cubes...'
please press: www.nytimes.com
Labels:
behind Trump’s failure,
David E. Sanger,
Donald Trump,
Eric Lipton,
Julian Barnes,
Maggie Haberman,
Mark Mazzetti,
Michael D. Shear,
virus,
what was coming
Location:
Washington, DC, USA
civil rights - Christian Baker Asks Judge to Toss Suit Over Unbaked Transgender Birthday Cake
Amanda Pampuro
Courthouse News
Courthouse News
Lakewood, CO
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c0/Green_Mountain_%28Lakewood%2C_Colorado%29.jpg
please press: www.courthousenews.com
10 April 2020
Maine - Highlights of Leigh I. Saufley’s career
Judy Harrison
Bangor Daily News
Bangor Daily News
Augusta, ME
please press: bangordailynews.com
ezs note: It's down a bit, but Nicole Maines' right to use the bathroom was upheld. You can use the hotlink.
lead story - Coronavirus pandemic highlights barriers to health care for transgender community
Li Cohen
CBS News
CBS News
Anna Maria, FL
please press: www.cbsnews.com
ezs note: Please note the additional video. (about 30 minutes)
Donald Trump - Trump Keeps Talking. Some Republicans Don’t Like What They’re Hearing.
Jonathan Martin, Maggie Haberman
The New York Times
The New York Times
ezs note: Oh no, no, no, no, no! Let our "president" speak!
video credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACyPk__hGEs
please press: www.nytimes.com
09 April 2020
civil rights - Catholics for Trump Coalition Loaded With Anti-LGBTQ Extremists
Missouri - Northeast Newscast Episode 132: Discussing Women’s History Month with Landon Patterson, a trans female
lead story - Fugitive Picks Up Distribution Rights to Transgender Rabbi Drama ‘Abby’
Tim Dams
Variety
Variety
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c9/Broadway_Crowds_%285896264776%29_crop.jpg
please press: variety.com
Labels:
Abby,
distribution rights,
drama,
Fugitive,
picks up,
rabbi,
Rogo Productions,
Tim Dams,
transgender
Location:
London, UK
Donald Trump - Oversight erased, Supreme Court hijacked: Trump turns the presidency into a dictatorship
civil rights - Brugger: It Doesn’t Take a Hammer
Linda Brugger
magicvalley.com
magicvalley.com
Twin Falls, ID
please press:
Labels:
doesn’t,
Linda Brugger,
take a hammer
Location:
Twin Falls, ID, USA
08 April 2020
Illinois - Transgender judicial candidate Jill Rose Quinn declares victory in her Cook County judicial candidate primary bid. She could be Illinois’ first transgender elected official.
lead story - Indonesia Police Will Not Bring Murder Charges in Case of Transgender Woman Burned to Death
Donald Trump - The Trump administration blames Covid-19 black mortality rates on poor health. It should blame its policies.
things for all of us to think about!
ezs note: This is a wonderful GIF that shows what happens when we ALL are vigilant and cooperative against coronavirus. Please spread around widely.
Labels:
all of us,
coronavirus,
SARS-19,
things,
think about
Location:
West Hartford, CT, USA
07 April 2020
Indiana - Reversal: Transgender name change permitted; trial court admonished for disrespect
Katie Stancombe
Indiana Lawyer
Indiana Lawyer
Newton County Courthouse
Kentland, IN
please press: www.theindianalawyer.com
lead story - IACHR finds Peru responsible for arbitrary detention and rape of transgender woman
Donald Trump - Acting Navy secretary resigns over handling of virus-stricken aircraft carrier
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