24 April 2020

civil rights - Trump-Pence Admin Moves To Undermine LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Protections in Health Care

Viet Tran
HRC


Human Rights Campaign
Washington DC


please press:  www.hrc.org

Connecticut - GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders: Connecticut CHRO Strikes Down All Exclusions for Transgender Healthcare

Press
insurancenewsnet


ezs note: I'm proud of you, Connecticut!


please press:  insurancenewsnet.com

lead story - Two transgender women found burned to death in Puerto Rico

Christopher Brito
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.

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


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

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


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. 

Oregon - MRG Foundation grants are a big help to local organizations

Chris Hansen
MSN


Cottage Grove, OR

please press:   

lead story - Lost in Transition: Understanding West Virginia’s transgender health care system

Joelle Gates
The Parthenon


Marshall University
Huntington, WV


please press:  marshallparthenon.com  

Donald Trump - Georgia Democratic lawmaker resigns one week after endorsing Trump

20 April 2020

civil rights - Can transgender people speak in Armenia?

Anna Nikoghosyan
OpenDemocracy.net


Yerevan, Armenia
Erebuni Fortress (~782 BCE)


please press:  www.opendemocracy.net



Georgia - Jayne County

lead story - Impassioned pleas, misinformation precede Flagler School Board vote on transgender policies

Cassidy Alexander
FHN


Flagler School Board
Bunnell, FL

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

Rachel Savage
Reuters


European Union
Brussels, Belgium


please press:  www.reuters.com

Minnesota - Citing harm to mental health, proposed legislation aims to outlaw conversion therapy in Minnesota

Andy Steiner
MinnPost


Savage, MN


please press:  www.minnpost.com

lead story - Transgender Woman Murdered in Baltimore; ACLU Sues Idaho over Trans Athlete Law

Press
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.
  

Donald Trump - Trump and His Allies Are Worried About More Than November

Jamelle Bouie
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

Press
Montana State University


Bozeman, MT


please press:  www.montana.edu

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


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/signIf you have friends (Michigan residents only) please tell them about this also. 







Texas - Victory Fund endorses transgender candidate for the Texas House

David Taffet
Dallas Voice


Bastrop, TX


please press:  dallasvoice.com 

lead story - Transgender fertility study sheds light on testosterone's impact

Julie Compton
NBC News


human ovum, Henry Vandyke Carter (1918)


please press:  www.nbcnews.com

Donald Trump - Connecticut governor says not to be distracted by 'verbal hand grenades' from Trump

Chandelis Duster
CNN


Gov. Ned Lamont
(Connecticut)


please press:  www.cnn.com 


13 April 2020

11 April 2020

civil rights - Virginia Values Act signed into law, has protections for LGBTQ Virginians

Press
WDTV


Richmond, VA


please press:  www.wdtv.com

Louisiana - Louisiana trans organizers fight COVID-19 with solidarity

Dylan Borne
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

T. Keung Hui
Raleigh News & Observer


Raleigh, NC


please press:  www.newsobserver.com

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


ezs note:  Captain Trump - 'Ah, it's nothing... just a few ice cubes...'


please press:  www.nytimes.com


civil rights - Christian Baker Asks Judge to Toss Suit Over Unbaked Transgender Birthday Cake

10 April 2020

Maine - Highlights of Leigh I. Saufley’s career

Judy Harrison
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


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



ezs note:  Oh no, no, no, no, no!  Let our "president" speak!


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

Elizabeth Orosco
Northeast News


Kansas City, MO


please press:  northeastnews.net

lead story - Fugitive Picks Up Distribution Rights to Transgender Rabbi Drama ‘Abby’

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


Twin Falls, ID


please press:  

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.

Gregory Pratt
Chicago Tribune


Cook County, IL


please press:  www.chicagotribune.com

lead story - Indonesia Police Will Not Bring Murder Charges in Case of Transgender Woman Burned to Death

Press
US News & World Report


Jakarta, Indonesia


please press:  www.usnews.com  

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.  

07 April 2020

Indiana - Reversal: Transgender name change permitted; trial court admonished for disrespect

Katie Stancombe
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

Valeria Negron
Jurist



Lima, Peru


please press:  www.jurist.org

Donald Trump - Acting Navy secretary resigns over handling of virus-stricken aircraft carrier

Lara Seligman
Politico


Thomas Modly


please press:  www.politico.com