19 December 2019

Nebraska - 'We're here and we're Nebraskans' — Lincoln responds to Westboro Baptist Church picket

Chris Dunker
Lincoln Journal-Star


Lincoln, NE


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lead story - Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling Faces Criticism for Transgender Comment

Donald Trump - Trump Should Be Removed from Office

Mark Galli
Christianity Today


Christ Crucified, Giotto


please press:  www.christianitytoday.com

ezs note:  While the differences between my own views and theirs are quite opposite, the fact that Christianity Today came out so boldly is quite refreshing. 

16 December 2019

Kentucky - Kentucky bill would let students sue over transgender bathroom use

lead story - Transgender homeless Americans find few protections in the law

Jonah DeChants
The Conversation



please press:  theconversation.com

ezs note:  To read a more scholarly paper, see HERE. (page 9-33)

Donald Trump - READ: The House Judiciary Committee's Trump Impeachment Report

Staff
NPR

example of report


please press:  www.npr.org

ezs note:  To read the report directly, press HERE 

15 December 2019

Now let me see...



As you might know, Emily's Virtual Rocket has been around a while.  You'd think that  I  would get some fabulous clothes.  Uh, not really.  I get clothing, but it's male clothing.

I am not asking for a handout.  What I would like is if you see an article that really moves or inspires you, sending an article of clothing would be a way of saying "thank you".  Just send one item.  It doesn't have to be from Saks or Cartier.  In fact, sending a good lightly used item would be just as appreciated.  I am very large (280 pounds/127 kilograms), but I am following one item Weight Watchers diligently. Here's what I'm looking for:
  • tops (not too loud or flashy)
  • wig (medium to dark brown)
  • slacks
  •  skirt (knee length) 
  • panties (new only, cotton preferable)
  • bra (new only)
  • nylons (new only)
  • socks (extra-large please)
  • insert into bra (C cup, no larger)
  • sweater
  • coat
  • inexpensive necklace (long)
  • inexpensive perfume
For three of the items which I specify as new, I am not calling for expense or extravagance.  Family Dollar, Target, or Wal-Mart, for example, will do nicely.  Here's the address:

Emily Shorette
60 Starkel Road 
Apartment 60, #110
06117

South Africa - Through dysphoria to a doctoral degree

Carla Bernardo
University of Cape Town News


Cape Town, South Africa


please press:  www.news.uct.ac.za

civil rights - Opinion: Does America Really Value Equality? What Women and Transgender People Might Say

North Dakota - LGBTQ people are more likely to attempt suicide, but one friend can make the difference

Kim Hyatt
West Central Tribune


Fargo, ND


please press:  www.wctrib.com

ezs note:  Once again, the phone number is 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK) If you need help, give them a call!

lead story - Man tells judge he regrets punching transgender woman in face, gets 75 days in jail

Aimee Green
Oregon Live


Portland, OR


please press:  www.oregonlive.com

ezs note:  Mr. Gonzalez - I'm glad you feel sorry for your actions.  But I'm also glad you served 75 days to think about it.  Hopefully, this WON'T happen again.

Donald Trump - 'Subversion of constitutional order': Nadler slams McConnell for coordinating with White House on Senate impeachment trial

Chandelis Duster, Aileen Graef, Kevin Bohn
CNN


painting of Constitutional Convention
Junius Brutus Stearns, 1787


please press:  www.cnn.com

13 December 2019

Philippines - Philippines president appoints transgender woman to government

Michael K. Lavers
Washington Blade


Manila, Philippines


please press:  www.washingtonblade.com

civil rights - Why Democrats just gave away their best chance at ending the trans military ban

Katelyn Burns
Vox


US Capitol
Washington DC


please press:  www.vox.com

Delaware - No place for discrimination in health care or insurance industry

Trinidad Navarro
Delaware Business Times


Dover, DE


lead story - More transgender men seeking care, psychosocial burden decreasing

Gesine Meyer et. al.
Healio


Frankfurt, Germany


please press:  www.healio.com

Donald Trump - Donald Trump keeps making history -- but not how he wants to

Chris Cillizza
CNN


imPEACHment


please press:  www.cnn.com

12 December 2019

civil rights - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FAIRNESS FOR ALL ACT

Kelsey Dallas
Sojourners


ezs note:  Is the sun rising or setting?


please press:  sojo.net 

North Carolina - Bars became a safe place during a decade of change for the N.C. LGBTQ+ community

Alice Bennett
The Daily Tar Heel


Raleigh, NC


please press:  www.dailytarheel.com

lead story - Vandals Deface Mural Honoring Transgender Community In Dallas

Donald Trump - Report: Trump’s Ukraine Extortion Scheme Was Financed by Russians

Jonathan Chait
New York


ezs note:  The more things change...


please press:  nymag.com 

11 December 2019

Myanmar/US - Miss Universe celebrates its first openly gay contestant

Jessie Yeung
CNN


Naypyidaw, Myanmar


please press:  www.cnn.com

civil rights - Amid outcry, Seattle Public Library weighs decision to provide venue for ‘radical feminist’ event criticized as anti-trans

Crystal Paul
The Seattle Times


Seattle Public Library
Seattle, WA


please press:  www.seattletimes.com\

West Virginia - Carmichael backs proposed LGBTQ non-discrimination act

Steven Allen Adams
The Weirton Daily Times


Weirton, WV


please press:  www.weirtondailytimes.com

ezs note: I know that there are Republicans who feel they are treated unfairly.  It's a bitter pill to swallow, but there are transgender people who are treated unfairly, even horribly.  But there are those like Mitch Carmichael who have championed transgender causes.  Well done, Mitch.

lead story - Deputies say transgender woman attacked by teens in Tukwila

Donald Trump - Trump assaults facts to survive impeachment

Stephen Collinson
CNN


aerial view of White House


please press:  www.cnn.com

10 December 2019

Mauritius - Activist seeks to overturn anti-gay law of African island Mauritius

Press
Erasing 76 Crimes


Port Louis, Mauritius


please press:  76crimes.com

civil rights - Medically necessary transgender surgery now covered by Wisconsin Medicaid after legal battle

Bruce Vielmetti
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel


Baraboo, WI


Florida - Transgender Florida student’s fight over school bathrooms could affect Alabama

Press
AL.com


Ponte Vedra, FL
Nease High School


please press:  www.al.com



lead story - "These women are targets": Transgender women fight for their rights in Colorado's prisons

Jonathan McDougle
CBS News


Canõn City, CO
Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility


please press:  www.cbsnews.com

Donald Trump - Articles of Impeachment read

09 December 2019

Donald Trump - House Judiciary Committee hearings

Jamaica - The power of transgender visibility in Jamaica

civil rights - U.S. Supreme Court rejects inmate's bid for sex reassignment surgery

Andrew Chung
Reuters


US Supreme Court


please press:  www.reuters.com

Massachusetts - Remembering Rita: The 20th Transgender Day Of Remembrance Is Painfully Personal For Boston

lead story - Groundbreaking UW study: Transgender kids’ gender identity is as strong as that of cisgender children

Ryan Blethen
The Seattle Times


Seattle, WA
Gerberding Hall


please press:  www.seattletimes.com

 ezs note:  You can read the abstract or buy the full report HERE.

08 December 2019

New York - NY Courts To Add Transgender, Nonbinary & Other Gender Options To Jury Documents

lead story - In Pantene's new video series, transgender people talk about what it's like to go home for the holidays

Elizabeth Wolfe, Douglas S. Wood
CNN


Haines City, FL


please press:  www.cnn.com

Donald Trump - Nadler: Impeachment would be a guilty verdict in 'three minutes flat'

Devan Cole, Manu Raju
CNN



please press:  www.cnn.com

07 December 2019

SPECIAL - New House Judiciary Committee report defines impeachable offenses

Katelyn Burns
Vox




please press:  www.vox.com

ezs note:  Once again, the House Judiciary Committee goes into further detail as to why it's necessary to impeach Donald Trump.  I can't guarantee you'll change minds, but at least they'll give it a second thought.  The document will be found HERE.

Now let me see...



As you might know, Emily's Virtual Rocket has been around a while.  You'd think that  I  would get some fabulous clothes.  Uh, not really.  I get clothing, but it's male clothing.

I am not asking for a handout.  What I would like is if you see an article that really moves or inspires you, sending an article of clothing would be a way of saying "thank you".  Just send one item.  It doesn't have to be from Saks or Cartier.  In fact, sending a good lightly used item would be just as appreciated.  I am very large (280 pounds/127 kilograms), but I am following one item Weight Watchers diligently. Here's what I'm looking for:
  • tops (not too loud or flashy)
  • wig (medium to dark brown)
  • slacks
  •  skirt (knee length) 
  • panties (new only, cotton preferable)
  • bra (new only)
  • nylons (new only)
  • socks (extra-large please)
  • insert into bra (C cup, no larger)
  • sweater
  • coat
  • inexpensive necklace (long)
  • inexpensive perfume
For three of the items which I specify as new, I am not calling for expense or extravagance.  Family Dollar, Target, or Wal-Mart, for example, will do nicely.  Here's the address:

Emily Shorette
60 Starkel Road 
Apartment 60, #110
06117

Ireland - Ireland to simplify process for transgender 16- and 17-year-olds to change legal gender

Vic Parsons
Pink News


Uragh, Ireland
Uragh Stone Circle


please press:  www.pinknews.co.uk


civil rights - Transgender women fight law blocking inmates' name change

Press
ABC News


Huntsville, TX
Huntsville Unit


please press:  abcnews.go.com

Rhode Island - Newport’s Channing Memorial Church observes Transgender Day of Remembrance

lead story - Man sentenced to death for killing transgender cellmate

Tim Fitzsimons
NBC News


Delano, CA
Kern Valley State Prison


please press:  www.nbcnews.com

ezs note:  Personally, I don't believe in the death penalty.  However, I do believe that Mr. Crespo should stay in prison for a long, long, time.  Like, say, until the year 5000.

Donald Trump - Trump complains about light bulbs making him look orange and people flushing toilets 15 times in rambling monologue

Conrad Duncan
The Independent


ezs note:  Oh, but he's sane.  Obviously.


please press:  www.independent.co.uk