(more above)
09 June 2011
What to do with the worst of the worst
It doesn't leave us an easy choice when the House of Representatives is chosen. What I have decided, then, is to make life easier by using the Human Rights Committee to identify the worst of the worst. These Republicans - and those few wacky Democrats - are identified as those who have refused to say 'yes' to any sensible changes in laws that would make lives easier for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and the transgender people. Here is the list o' shame:
Alabama
1- Jo Bonner (R)
3- Mike Connor (R)
4- Robert Aderholt (R)
5- Griffith Parker (R)
6- Spencer Bachus (R)
Alaska
AL- Don Young (R)
Arizona
2- Trent Franks (R)
3- John Shadegg (R)
Arkansas
1- Marion Barry (D)
3- John Boozman (R)
California
2- Wally Herger (R)
3- Daniel Lungren (R)
4- Tom McClintlock (R)
19- Dan Radanovich (R)
21- Devin Nunes (R)
22- Kevin McCarthy (R)
24- Elton Gallegy (R)
25- Buck McKeon (R)
40- Ed Royce (R)
41- Jerry Lewis (R)
42- Gary Miller (R)
44- Ken Calvert (R)
Colorado
4- Doug Lamborn (R)
Florida
5- Virginia Brown-Waite (R)
6- Cliff Stearns (R)
7- John Mica (R)
9- Gus Bilirakis (R)
10- Bill C. W. Young (R)
12- Adam Putnam (R)
15- Bill Posey (R)
16- Tom Rooney (R)
Georgia
1- Jack Kingston (R)
3- Lynn Westmoreland (R)
7- John Linder (R)
10- Paul Broun (R)
11- Phil Gingrey (R)
Idaho
2- Mike Simpson (R)
Illinois
6- Peter Roksam (R)
16- Timothy Johnson (R)
18- Aaron Schock (R)
19- John Shimkus (R)
Indiana
4- Steve Buyer (R)
5- Dan Burton (R)
6- Mike Pence (R)
Iowa
5- Steve King (R)
Kansas
1- Jerry Moran (R)
4- Todd Tiarht (R)
Kentucky
1- Ed Whitfield (R)
2- Brett Guthrie (R)
4- Geoff Davis (R)
5- Harold Rogers (R)
Louisiana
1- Steve Scalise (R)
4- John Fleming (R)
5- Rodney Alexander (R)
7- Charles Boustany Jr ( R)
Maryland
7- Roscoe Bartlett (R)
Michigan
4- Dave Camp (R)
8- Mike Rogers (R)
10- Candice Miller (R)
Minnesota
2- John Kline (R)
3- Erik Paulsen(R)
6- Michele Bachman (R)
Mississippi
1- Travis Childers (D)
3- Gregg Harper (R)
4- Gene Taylor (D)
Missouri
2- Todd Akin (R)
6- Sam Graves (R)
7- Roy Blunt (R)
9- Blaine Luetkernmeyer (R)
Montana
AL- Dennis Rehberg (R)
Nebraska
1- Jeff Fortenberry (R)
2- Terry Lee (R)
3- Adrian Smith (R)
Nevada
2- Dean Heller (R)
New York
26- Christopher Lee (R)
North Carolina
3- Walter Jones (R)
5- Virginia Foxx (R)
6- Howard Coble (R)
10- Patrick McHenry (R)
Ohio
2- Jean Schmidt (R)
3- Michael Turner (R)
4- Jim Jordan (R)
5- Robert Latta (R)
7- Steve Austria (R)
8- John Boehner (R)
12- Pat Tibieri (R)
Oklahoma
1- John Sullivan (R)
3- Frank Lucas (R)
4- Tom Cole (R)
5- Mary Fallin (R)
Pennsylvania
5- Glenn Thompson (R)
9- Bill Shuster (R)
12- Mark Critz (R)
16- Joseph Pitts (R)
18- Tim Murphy (R)
South Carolina
1- Henry Brown (R)
2- Joe Wilson (R)
3- Gresham J. Barrett (R)
4- Bob Inglis (R)
Tennessee
1- Phil Roe (R)
2- John Duncan Jr (R)
5- Marsha Blackburn (R)
Texas
1- Louie Gohmert (R)
2- Ted Poe (R)
3- Sam Johnson (R)
4- Ralph Hall (R)
5- Jeb Hensarling (R)
6- Joe Barton (R)
7- John Culberson (R)
8- Kevin Brady (R)
10-Michael McCaul (R)
11- Michael Conaway (R)
12- Kay Granger (R)
19- Randy Neugebauer (R)
21- Lamar Smith (R)
22- Pete Olson (R)
24- Kenny Marchant (R)
26- Michael Burgess (R)
31- John Carter (R)
Utah
1- Rob Bishop (R)
3- Jason Chaffetz (R)
Virginia
1- Robert Wittman (R)
4- Randy J. Forbes (R)
6- Bob Goodlatte (R)
7- Eric Cantor (R)
10 Frank Wolf (R)
Washington
4- Doc Hastings (R)
5- Cathy McMorris Rogers (R)
West Virginia
2- Shelley Moore Capito (R)
Wisconsin
1- Paul Ryan (R)
5- James Sensenbrenner (R)
6- Thomas Petri (R)
Wyoming
AL- Cynthia Lummis (R)
*note: this record is a complete posting of the previous data. Naturally, men and women come and go in such a large body.
If you are not among the ones listed, don't worry - you can still send a check to his/her opponent.
If you are among the unfortunate band who are represented by these troglodytes, here's a few things you can do:
1) If you know that your opponent will be challenged with certainty, volunteer and/or donate NOW.
2) If a candidate is thinking of running, encourage her/him.
3) If no one seems to be running, YOU can run.
Wow- that's a long one.
Alabama
1- Jo Bonner (R)
3- Mike Connor (R)
4- Robert Aderholt (R)
5- Griffith Parker (R)
6- Spencer Bachus (R)
Alaska
AL- Don Young (R)
Arizona
2- Trent Franks (R)
3- John Shadegg (R)
Arkansas
1- Marion Barry (D)
3- John Boozman (R)
California
2- Wally Herger (R)
3- Daniel Lungren (R)
4- Tom McClintlock (R)
19- Dan Radanovich (R)
21- Devin Nunes (R)
22- Kevin McCarthy (R)
24- Elton Gallegy (R)
25- Buck McKeon (R)
40- Ed Royce (R)
41- Jerry Lewis (R)
42- Gary Miller (R)
44- Ken Calvert (R)
Colorado
4- Doug Lamborn (R)
Florida
5- Virginia Brown-Waite (R)
6- Cliff Stearns (R)
7- John Mica (R)
9- Gus Bilirakis (R)
10- Bill C. W. Young (R)
12- Adam Putnam (R)
15- Bill Posey (R)
16- Tom Rooney (R)
Georgia
1- Jack Kingston (R)
3- Lynn Westmoreland (R)
7- John Linder (R)
10- Paul Broun (R)
11- Phil Gingrey (R)
Idaho
2- Mike Simpson (R)
Illinois
6- Peter Roksam (R)
16- Timothy Johnson (R)
18- Aaron Schock (R)
19- John Shimkus (R)
Indiana
4- Steve Buyer (R)
5- Dan Burton (R)
6- Mike Pence (R)
Iowa
5- Steve King (R)
Kansas
1- Jerry Moran (R)
4- Todd Tiarht (R)
Kentucky
1- Ed Whitfield (R)
2- Brett Guthrie (R)
4- Geoff Davis (R)
5- Harold Rogers (R)
Louisiana
1- Steve Scalise (R)
4- John Fleming (R)
5- Rodney Alexander (R)
7- Charles Boustany Jr ( R)
Maryland
7- Roscoe Bartlett (R)
Michigan
4- Dave Camp (R)
8- Mike Rogers (R)
10- Candice Miller (R)
Minnesota
2- John Kline (R)
3- Erik Paulsen(R)
6- Michele Bachman (R)
Mississippi
1- Travis Childers (D)
3- Gregg Harper (R)
4- Gene Taylor (D)
Missouri
2- Todd Akin (R)
6- Sam Graves (R)
7- Roy Blunt (R)
9- Blaine Luetkernmeyer (R)
Montana
AL- Dennis Rehberg (R)
Nebraska
1- Jeff Fortenberry (R)
2- Terry Lee (R)
3- Adrian Smith (R)
Nevada
2- Dean Heller (R)
New York
26- Christopher Lee (R)
North Carolina
3- Walter Jones (R)
5- Virginia Foxx (R)
6- Howard Coble (R)
10- Patrick McHenry (R)
Ohio
2- Jean Schmidt (R)
3- Michael Turner (R)
4- Jim Jordan (R)
5- Robert Latta (R)
7- Steve Austria (R)
8- John Boehner (R)
12- Pat Tibieri (R)
Oklahoma
1- John Sullivan (R)
3- Frank Lucas (R)
4- Tom Cole (R)
5- Mary Fallin (R)
Pennsylvania
5- Glenn Thompson (R)
9- Bill Shuster (R)
12- Mark Critz (R)
16- Joseph Pitts (R)
18- Tim Murphy (R)
South Carolina
1- Henry Brown (R)
2- Joe Wilson (R)
3- Gresham J. Barrett (R)
4- Bob Inglis (R)
Tennessee
1- Phil Roe (R)
2- John Duncan Jr (R)
5- Marsha Blackburn (R)
Texas
1- Louie Gohmert (R)
2- Ted Poe (R)
3- Sam Johnson (R)
4- Ralph Hall (R)
5- Jeb Hensarling (R)
6- Joe Barton (R)
7- John Culberson (R)
8- Kevin Brady (R)
10-Michael McCaul (R)
11- Michael Conaway (R)
12- Kay Granger (R)
19- Randy Neugebauer (R)
21- Lamar Smith (R)
22- Pete Olson (R)
24- Kenny Marchant (R)
26- Michael Burgess (R)
31- John Carter (R)
Utah
1- Rob Bishop (R)
3- Jason Chaffetz (R)
Virginia
1- Robert Wittman (R)
4- Randy J. Forbes (R)
6- Bob Goodlatte (R)
7- Eric Cantor (R)
10 Frank Wolf (R)
Washington
4- Doc Hastings (R)
5- Cathy McMorris Rogers (R)
West Virginia
2- Shelley Moore Capito (R)
Wisconsin
1- Paul Ryan (R)
5- James Sensenbrenner (R)
6- Thomas Petri (R)
Wyoming
AL- Cynthia Lummis (R)
*note: this record is a complete posting of the previous data. Naturally, men and women come and go in such a large body.
If you are not among the ones listed, don't worry - you can still send a check to his/her opponent.
If you are among the unfortunate band who are represented by these troglodytes, here's a few things you can do:
1) If you know that your opponent will be challenged with certainty, volunteer and/or donate NOW.
2) If a candidate is thinking of running, encourage her/him.
3) If no one seems to be running, YOU can run.
Wow- that's a long one.
07 June 2011
06 June 2011
05 June 2011
04 June 2011
Hello!
Bloooo skies... what a glorious day! Here's what happened last week... Lincoln, Nebraska... Mountain View, California... Great Malvern, Worcestershire, England, UK... Munster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.... Anahuac, Texas... Tulsa, Oklahoma... Kissimmee, Florida... Pacifica, California... Brooklyn, New York... Milan, Lombardia, Italy... Boise, Idaho... West Covina, California... Woodstock, Illinois... Chapel Hill, North Carolina... Springfield, Virginia... Auburn, Maine... Chesapeake, Virginia... Aurora, Colorado... Boone, North Carolina... Wilmette, Illinois... Palmerston North, Wellington, New Zealand... Holtsvillle, New York... Clementon, New Jersey... Central District, Hong Kong, S.A.R., China... Milwaukee, Wisconsin... Los Angeles, California... Taipei, Taiwan... Harpers Ferry, West Virginia... Koyang, Kyonggi-do, South Korea... West Sacramento, California... help our friends in Japan! Here are some trusted blogs:
American Red Cross
www.redcross.org
International Red Cross/Red Crescent
www.ifrc.org
Doctors Without Borders
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
Rainbow Fund
www.rainbowfund.org
American Red Cross
www.redcross.org
International Red Cross/Red Crescent
www.ifrc.org
Doctors Without Borders
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
Rainbow Fund
www.rainbowfund.org
03 June 2011
02 June 2011
01 June 2011
31 May 2011
How to deal with bullies... at any age
There has been a lot of talk lately on how to deal with bullies. In particular, the bullies who have been dealt with have been ages five to eighteen. Needless to say, I am very glad such a bold move has been taken by the President, cabinet officers, people below them, and ordinary people across America.
I just wish the same people gained the same attention once the clock turned nineteen.
I also wish the same attention was paid to gays, lesbians, bisexuals and (with particular attention from this blog) transgenders.
I also wish couples - all couples - could live their lives in the workplace first and retirement second.
I also wish disabled Americans - all disabled Americans - could go to the bathroom in peace.
Recently there was an article about how some older Americans were bullying their peers. I will put this as plainly as possible - this is not right, fair, or legal!! Not to gays. Not to lesbians. Not to bisexuals. Not to transgender people. And not to straight people who live their lives peaceably with others.
So there.
I just wish the same people gained the same attention once the clock turned nineteen.
I also wish the same attention was paid to gays, lesbians, bisexuals and (with particular attention from this blog) transgenders.
I also wish couples - all couples - could live their lives in the workplace first and retirement second.
I also wish disabled Americans - all disabled Americans - could go to the bathroom in peace.
Recently there was an article about how some older Americans were bullying their peers. I will put this as plainly as possible - this is not right, fair, or legal!! Not to gays. Not to lesbians. Not to bisexuals. Not to transgender people. And not to straight people who live their lives peaceably with others.
So there.
30 May 2011
28 May 2011
Hello!
Well, my 'puter was a little batty yesterday - but it's better now! Here's the results... Toronto, Ontario, Canada... Fontana, California... Salem, Oregon... Holtsville, New York... North Hollywood, California... Groet, Noord-Holland, Netherlands... Doylestown, Pennsylvania... Boston, Massachusetts... London, England, UK... Oakland, California... Charlotte, North Carolina... Terre Haute, Indiana... USAF Academy, Colorado... Mountlake Terrace, Washington... Valladolid, Castilla y Leon, Spain... Washington, DC... Kingston Upon Thames, England, UK... Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, India... Philadelphia, Pennsylvania... Portland, Oregon... Bronx, New York... Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina... Harwich, Massachusetts... Dusseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.... Gateshead, England, UK... Tulsa, Oklahoma... Centreville, Virginia... Milan, Lombardia, Italy... Cedar Falls, Iowa... Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK... Chicago, Illinois... Durant, Iowa... Lincolnton, North Carolina... Dallas, Oregon... it's been a few months now, but our friends in Japan could use our help. Here's where you could send your money:
American Red Cross
www.redcross.org
International Red Cross/Red Crescent
www.ifrc.org
Doctors Without Borders
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
Rainbow Fund
www.rainbowfund.org
American Red Cross
www.redcross.org
International Red Cross/Red Crescent
www.ifrc.org
Doctors Without Borders
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
Rainbow Fund
www.rainbowfund.org
25 May 2011
23 May 2011
Bill seeking to expand transgender rights could harmful to the state (Stamford Patch)
(more above)
ezs note: this article does not represent my views. This is a letter to the editor which represents neither my views nor that of that of the paper.
ezs note: this article does not represent my views. This is a letter to the editor which represents neither my views nor that of that of the paper.
21 May 2011
20 May 2011
Hello!
Finally, a bit of sun! Here's who came by... Sodertalje, Stockholms Lan, Sweden... Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada... Woodland Hills, California... San Francisco, California... Kingston-upon-Thames, England, UK... Dallas, Texas... Minneapolis, Minnesota... Coffeyville, Kansas... Buc, Ile-de-France, France... Oakville, Ontario, Canada... Oklahoma City, Oklahoma... Provin, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France... Montpelier, Vermont... Hospitalet De Llobregat, Cataluna, Spain... London, England, UK... Burlington,Ontario, Canada... Flensburg, Schleiswig-Holstein, Germany... Reading, England, UK... Central Point, Oregon... Recklinghausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany... Chicago, Illinois... Warrington, England, UK... Hamburg, Germany... Elmhurst, New York... Key West, Florida... Vancouver, Washington... Glouster, Massachusetts... Boston, Massachusetts... Dublin, Ireland... Woburn, Massachusetts... Cork, Ireland... Effingham, Illinois... Harpers Ferry, West Virginia... Nicosia, Cyprus... Saint Cloud, Minnesota... Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK... Dallas, Oregon... and Providence, Utah... please, help our friends in Japan:
American Red Cross
www.redcross.org
International Red Cross/Red Crescent
www.ifrc.org
Doctors Without Borders
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
Rainbow Fund
www.rainbowfund.org
American Red Cross
www.redcross.org
International Red Cross/Red Crescent
www.ifrc.org
Doctors Without Borders
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
Rainbow Fund
www.rainbowfund.org
19 May 2011
Sexual minority: the invisible diabetes disparity (Diabetes Health)
(more above)
ezs note: I know it's tough, but you can live a healthier, longer lifestyle. Quit smoking, eat less (or no) processed foods in place of fresh fruits and vegetables, and, if depressed, see a competent psychologist/psychiatrist. You can live a happier life!
ezs note: I know it's tough, but you can live a healthier, longer lifestyle. Quit smoking, eat less (or no) processed foods in place of fresh fruits and vegetables, and, if depressed, see a competent psychologist/psychiatrist. You can live a happier life!
18 May 2011
17 May 2011
16 May 2011
15 May 2011
How transgender United Church minister Ruth Wood came out to her parishioners (The Star [Canada])
(Leslie Scrivener) Sunday morning at Calvary United...(more above)
13 May 2011
Seattle mayor: City should cover surgeries for trans employees (justout)
(Erin Rook)
The Seattle LGBT Commission thinks...
(more above)
The Seattle LGBT Commission thinks...
(more above)
Hello!
Please help - save a troubled tree! It will make YOU feel better! Here's the list: Centerville, Massachusetts... London, Ontario, Canada... Lakeland, Florida... Coffeyville, Kansas... Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada... Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia... Reading, Massachusetts... Colorado Springs, Colorado... Brighton, Massachusetts... Chapel Hill, North Carolina... Wellington, New Zealand... Oakville, Ontario, Canada... Sacramento, California... Harriman, Tennessee... Harpers Ferry, West Virginia... Glen Ellyn, Illinois... Marl, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany... Happy Valley, Oregon... San Fransisco, California... Washington, DC... Barcelona, Cataluna, Spain... Dallas, Texas... Bethel Park, Pennsylvania... Dublin, California... Louisville, Kentucky... Woodstock, Illinois... Clifton Park, New York... Minneapolis, Minnesota... Baton Rouge, Louisiana... Corona, New York... Woburn, Massachusetts... San Antonio, Texas... Cork, Ireland... Ypsilanti, Michigan... Los Angeles, California... Thiruvananthpuram, Kerala, India... Hoffman Estates, Illinois... Orlando, Florida... remember our good friends in Japan. Here's the list of funds:
American Red Cross
www.redcross.org
International Red Cross/Red Crescent
www.ifrc.org
Doctors Without Borders
www.doctorwithoutborders.org
Rainbow Fund
www.rainbowfund.org
Thank you!
American Red Cross
www.redcross.org
International Red Cross/Red Crescent
www.ifrc.org
Doctors Without Borders
www.doctorwithoutborders.org
Rainbow Fund
www.rainbowfund.org
Thank you!
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