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14 June 2017
Trump’s birthday celebrations marred by historically low approval rating (UK)
Fiona Keating
The Independent
The Independent
Credit: http://www.designbolts.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Funny-Donald-Trump-Birthday-Card.jpg
please press: http://www.independent.co.uk
Reconstructing religion: West Philly transgender rabbi redefining roles in the Jewish faith
Timaree Schmit
philadelphia weekly
philadelphia weekly
Credit: http://www.nbta-uk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/judaism-long.jpg
please press: http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com
VIRGINIA IS ON COURSE TO ELECT ITS FIRST OPENLY TRANSGENDER STATE LEGISLATOR
Michael Cuby
Paper
Paper
Danica Roem
Credit: http://www.metroweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Roem-e1483482648144.jpg
please press: http://www.metroweekly.com
This Transgender Worker Is Suing McDonald's For Discrimination
Cora Lewis
BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed
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please press: https://www.buzzfeed.com
Nine Chinese gay, transgender couples to tie the knot on cruise ship (Switzerland)
Engen Tham and Damon Lin
swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch
Shanghai, China
Credit: https://cdn.ek.aero/au/english/images/Shanghai_tcm276-2364302.jpg
please press: https://www.swissinfo.ch
Labels:
China,
Chinese,
cruise ship,
Damon Lin,
Engen Tham,
gay,
Guangzhou,
tie the knot,
transgender
Location:
Shanghai, China
13 June 2017
Warriors consider snubbing US President Donald Trump (Australia)
Tyson Otto
news.com.au
news.com.au
Credit: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wlsOYZ6EGpw/maxresdefault.jpg
please press: http://www.news.com.au
A Trans Teen Explains Why He Took His School to Court (and Won)
Mark Joseph Stern
Slate
Slate
Kenosha, WI
Credit: http://midtowngreenway.org/files/mgc/flares/posts/9QDTcXPNec.jpg
please press: http://www.slate.com
RI ACLU asks schools to create policies protecting transgender students
Linda Borg
Providence Journal
Providence Journal
Credit: http://www.50states.com/images/redesign/seals/ri-largeseal.png
please press: http://www.providencejournal.com
American Medical Association Adopts Resolutions Opposing Policies that Harm Transgender People
Sarah McBride
HRC
HRC
Credit: https://www.tsico.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AMA_sig_RGB.gif
please press: http://www.hrc.org
Group pushing to end Washington state transgender bathroom rule gets $50,000 boost
Nina Shapiro
The Seattle Times
The Seattle Times
Washington state
Credit: http://www.commerce.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/business-services-economic-partnerships1.jpg
please press: http://www.seattletimes.com
ezs note: people of Washington state - if you are transgender, or have a friend, relative, or loved one who is, YOU can stop this idiotic bill. If you have a little money, make a donation. Talk to your friends and neighbors. Write or e-write letters to the editor. If you have a little talent (or even if you don't) produce something for the local public TV station. Do something I haven't thought of (yet💆). Whatever you do, DO IT!
Donald Trump, psychotic
Credit: http://www.cartoonaday.com/images/cartoons/2015/12/donald-trump-presidential-clown-cartoon-598.jpg
ezs note: If you (still) don't believe me, read THIS.
Labels:
Donald Trump,
psychotic
Location:
Washington, DC, USA
12 June 2017
Senator Chuck Schumer spoofs Donald Trump’s sad need for approval
Sam Barsanti
A.V. Club
A.V. Club
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please press: http://www.avclub.com
Is the Political Climate Leading to More Violence Against LGBT People?
Ashley Dejean
Mother Jones
Mother Jones
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please press: https://www.motherjones.com
‘Rest in Power’: Gainesville Equality March honors victims of Pulse nightclub shooting and celebrates LGBTQ+ pride
David Hoffman and Catie Wegman
The Independent Florida Alligator
The Independent Florida Alligator
Pulse nightclub shooting - aftermath
Credit: http://a.abcnews.com/images/US/gty_orlando_nightclub_shooting_03_jc_160615_12x5_1600.jpg
please press: http://www.alligator.org
Hate Crime - Historic Sentencing for Gang Member who Killed Transgender Woman
Press
FBI
FBI
Credit: http://www.brodenmickelsen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/revelriot_hatecrimes.jpg
please press: https://www.fbi.gov
Group Attacks Transgender Women, Tells Them to 'Get off Their Block': Cops
Press
4 New York (NBC)
4 New York (NBC)
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please press: http://www.nbcnewyork.com
11 June 2017
Thank you, John Scagliotti!
John Scagliotti
Credit: https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/530756983284977664/7c2sXyPk.jpeg
ezs note: So, here I am, blogging out yet another version of Emily's Virtual Rocket. It has been terribly satisfying work. Yet, until yesterday, I wondered if my work was of truly significant import.
OK, let me explain. Roughly a month ago, I saw an advertisement for the Connecticut LGBT Film Festival. Among the films being shown was Before Homosexuals: The Prequel To Before Stonewall. Wow - this really intrigued me. In my spare time, I delved into the body of work by scholars who worked in the LGBT community. (and in particular, transgender people) Well, on Saturday, I decided to go this movie. It really was a fine film. On the way out, who was there but John Scagliotti!
I had to see him.
In my work, I had encountered the Café Zehner, a bar in Munich which was raided by the police in 1921. I asked John if he had any information on this place. He was very courteous and very informative, talking at length about the interwar Germany. After the meeting broke up, John stopped and gave me some very helpful info about the German word Schwule, which might provide me some valuable information. After a few moments, I was about to leave, but I said "You know, I have this blog, Emily's Virtual Rocket..." He had seen it already! You could have knocked me over with a feather!
I know I said it before, John, but you made my day. Thanks!
Labels:
Germany,
John Scagliotti,
Schwule
Location:
Hartford, CT, USA
Donald Trump ‘will not visit UK if it leads to large demos’ (Scotland)
Gavin Cordon
The Scotsman
The Scotsman
Credit: https://wrongologist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/COW-Trump-Anger.jpg
please press: http://www.scotsman.com
ezs note: Uh, news flash, Donald - maybe you should be equally scared of Americans protesting. (Maybe you should try Saudi Arabia. They'll love you there.)
Across US, thousands rallying and marching for LGBT rights
Carolyn Kaster and David Crary
New Haven Register
New Haven Register
Credit: http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000.PW.EIJ4W7Q/fit=1000x750/National-Equality-March-20091011122023-7656.jpg
please press: http://www.nhregister.com
Why I’m Marching In The Equality March
Dan Avery
newnownext
newnownext
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please press: http://www.newnownext.com
This trans acid attack survivor is finally receiving compensation (UK)
Meka Beresford
Pink News
Pink News
Hyderabad, India
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please press: http://www.pinknews.co.uk
#ResistMarch 2017 live updates: Tens of thousands expected to pack Hollywood Blvd.
Press
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Credit: https://www.lapride.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/event-resistmarch.jpg
please press: http://www.latimes.com
ezs note: Can't find a way to LA? That's OK. Just find your own way to PROTEST.
10 June 2017
Ponce, Puerto Rico
Credit: http://islandsofpuertorico.com/images/playa-pelicano-puerto-rico-ponce.jpg
ezs note: Wow - these bills get around! This time we're visiting Ponce, Puerto Rico!
Labels:
Ponce,
Puerto Rico
Location:
Ponce, Puerto Rico
09 June 2017
REBECCA SOLNIT: THE LONELINESS OF DONALD TRUMP
Rebecca Solnit
Literary Hub
Literary Hub
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please press: http://lithub.com
Laws Can Reduce Bullying For Transgender Youth (Canada)
Kimberley Ens Manning and Elizabeth J. Meyer
Huffpost
Huffpost
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please press: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca
LGBT activists alarmed transgender molester facing tougher sentence than victim who attacked her with hatchet
Michael Gordon
New Hampshire Union Leader
New Hampshire Union Leader
Ralayzia Taylor
please press: http://www.unionleader.com
ezs note: Oy, what a mess. On the one hand, Ralayzia Taylor sounds a wee bit suspect. "She/he looked 18" just doesn't cut it - and nor should it. On the other hand, those two cretins whacked her with a hatchet! In most cases, I'm willing let minor criminals receive a lighter sentence - but not these two. Their vile actions reach far beyond normal civility.
Sen. Tim Kaine Introduces Legislation to Protect LGBTQ People from Housing Discrimination
Stephen Peters
HRC
HRC
Sen. Tim Kaine
Credit: http://media.npr.org/assets/img/2016/09/30/gettyimages-584738976_wide-7a47209fca4da0150d11e9d012b9a02c8ff9b40f-s900-c85.jpg
please press: http://www.hrc.org
Services facing July 1 deadline ask for more time to develop transgender policy
Tom Vanden Brook
USA Today
USA Today
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please press: https://www.usatoday.com
08 June 2017
Experts: Trump’s Comey Firing ‘Possibly Lawful, But Awful’
Alex Seitz-Wald and Ken Dilanian
NBC
NBC
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please press: http://www.nbcnews.com
Labels:
Alex Seitz-Wald,
awful,
defaming,
Donald Trump,
firing,
James Comey,
Ken Dilanian,
lawful,
lying,
White House
Location:
Washington, DC, USA
REVIEW | Eddie Izzard's 'Believe Me' is thoughtful, funny, and heartbreaking
Thomas Burns Scully
Popdust
Popdust
Eddie Izzard
Credit: http://www.interviewmagazine.com/files/2014/05/20/img-eddie-izzard_092812173481.jpg
please press: https://www.popdust.com
Labels:
believe me,
childhood grief,
death,
delicate,
Eddie Izzard,
funny,
heartbreaking,
mother,
Thomas Burns Scully,
thoughtful
Location:
Boston, MA, USA
It's surprisingly easy to change your gender on a U.S. passport
Alex Orlov
Mic
Mic
Credit: http://img03.deviantart.net/7151/i/2007/115/4/0/gender_change_by_shinzucub.png
please press: https://mic.com
Labels:
Alex Orlov,
change,
easy,
gender,
government-issued documents,
U.S. passport
Location:
New York, NY, USA
The Good Fight: Looking Beyond the Memorials
Chad Griffin
HRC
HRC
Credit: https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/819333352058601473/JSmx876a.jpg
please press: http://www.hrc.org
Retired Generals: Don't Delay Accepting Trans Troops
Trudy Ring
Advocate
Advocate
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please press: http://www.advocate.com
07 June 2017
Job Fair!
ezs note: This is a new feature for a transgender seeking new/better employment as a tool for better economic security. A few tips: 1) Dress professionally. If you need some pointers, Google here. 2) Speak professionally. Needless to say, no gum-chewing. No matter how many butterflies you may have, speak and act confidently. Need to speak proper English? Google here . 3) Do your freakin' homework. Nothing is worse than going from a bad situation to an absolutely horrible one. That goes double if you are transgender. Anyone can put 'LGBTs welcome' on a business card, but it's up to YOU to check it out. If you can, talk to a few employees. Check it out on Wikipedia. If you are considering a mid to major corporation, see the HRC Corporate Equality Index.
note: This is a random sampling of job fairs throughout US/Canada. To see more, type 'job fairs' under News.
Town/City: Calcasieu Parish LA
Location: Lake Charles Civic Center
Bor Du Lac Drive
Bor Du Lac Drive
Date: Wednesday, July 12
Labels:
job fair,
Lake Charles,
Louisiana
Location:
Lake Charles, LA, USA
Donald Trump Had Better Be Under FBI Investigation Now
Brian Beutler
New Republic
New Republic
Credit: http://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/probetoon05.jpg?w=620
please press: https://newrepublic.com
The United Methodist Church has appointed a transgender deacon
Julie Zauzmer
The Washington Post
The Washington Post
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please press: https://www.washingtonpost.com
This Pride Month, Think About The Power Of Your Pronoun
Dr. Mary T. Bassett
Huffpost
Huffpost
Credit: http://blog.writeathome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/pronouns-300x232.jpg
please press: http://www.huffingtonpost.com
To Be His 'Most Authentic Self,' Brookline Elementary School Principal Announces He's Transgender
Lisa Mullins and Lynn Jolicoeur
WBUR
WBUR
John D. Runkle School
(Brookline elementary schools)
Credit: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/9d/a5/09/9da509b2338584ae21899f5e2d670359.jpg
please press: http://www.wbur.org
Bathrooms just the first of many barriers transgender youths face (Canada)
David Rider
thestar.com
thestar.com
Credit: http://media.indiatimes.in/media/content/2016/May/blueberry-bathroom-partitions_1462429629_725x725.jpg
please press: https://www.thestar.com
06 June 2017
Job Fair!
Credit: http://www.melmark.org/stuff/contentmgr/files/1/89376fb42d3463df38a402502be2c4ba/files/career_sign.png
ezs note: This is a new feature for a transgender seeking new/better employment as a tool for better economic security. A few tips: 1) Dress professionally. If you need some pointers, Google here. 2) Speak professionally. Needless to say, no gum-chewing. No matter how many butterflies you may have, speak and act confidently. Need to speak proper English? Google here . 3) Do your freakin' homework. Nothing is worse than going from a bad situation to an absolutely horrible one. That goes double if you are transgender. Anyone can put 'LGBTs welcome' on a business card, but it's up to YOU to check it out. If you can, talk to a few employees. Check it out on Wikipedia. If you are considering a mid to major corporation, see the HRC Corporate Equality Index.
note: This is a random sampling of job fairs throughout US/Canada. To see more, type 'job fairs' under News.
Town/City: Houston, TX
Location: 419 Crawford St. (approx.)
(where Houston Astros play)
(where Houston Astros play)
Date: Thursday, June 8
Time(s): 11 am - 3 pm
note: only veterans, spouses, guardsmen, and reservists may attend
please press: http://abc13.com
note: only veterans, spouses, guardsmen, and reservists may attend
please press: http://abc13.com
Location:
Houston, TX, USA
It's Time to Demand Donald Trump's Resignation
Jesse Berney
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Credit: http://bokbluster.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/160810kick.jpg
please press: http://www.rollingstone.com
What My Transgender Boyfriend Taught Me About Relationships "Don’t make assumptions."
Raechel Tiffe
TeenVogue
TeenVogue
Credit: http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1616529/images/o-RELATIONSHIP-facebook.jpg
please press: http://www.teenvogue.com
LGBTQ Wellness: It’s All About The Data
LGBT Healthlink and Corey Prachniak-Rincón
Huffpost
Huffpost
Credit: https://johntomsett.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/dataandcloudcomputing.jpg
please press: http://www.huffingtonpost.com
ezs note: To be better informed, press the hyperlink in the main article.
These 2 Important LGBTQ Protection Bills Are Now On Rauner's Desk
Stephen Gossett
Chicagoist
Chicagoist
Illinois governor's mansion
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please press: http://chicagoist.com
ezs note: Illinois residents - you can move transgender rights forward by having the governor sign YES on HB 1785. You can make this happen by calling the governor's mansion at 217-782-0244 or 312-814-2121 (Chicago area).
VICTORIA M. RODRÍGUEZ-ROLDÁN'S TRANSGENDER ACTIVISM
Rosie Spinks
Pacific Standard
Pacific Standard
Victoria Rodríguez-Roldán
Credit: http://www.thetaskforce.org/static_html/files/images/new_site/staff/rodriguez_roldan_187x240.jpg
please press: https://psmag.com
05 June 2017
Trump goes after London mayor, again
Mark Moore
New York Post
New York Post
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please press: http://nypost.com
AIDS United releases consensus statement for providing trans-affirming HIV medical care, support services and funding
Steve Lee
LGBT Weekly
LGBT Weekly
Credit: https://www.aidsunited.org/data/images/Site_18/SAF/AU_Logo_Web.png
please press: http://lgbtweekly.com
City of San Fernando launches 1st LGBT June Pride Month (Philippines)
Princess Clea Arcellaz
SunStar Pampanga
SunStar Pampanga
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please press: http://www.sunstar.com.ph
Netflix acquires transgender activist Martha P. Johnson documentary
Mariah Cooper
Washington Blade
Washington Blade
Martha P. Johnson
Credit: http://taggmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/marsha-p-johnson_viatumblr.jpg
please press: http://www.washingtonblade.com
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