Emily's virtual rocket

15 March 2019

Give to the Alzheimer's Association!

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ezs note: Let me tell you a little story. When I met my uncle Ray, he was, unquestionably, a kind, decent man. No, he was not President of the United States. He was not the governor. He was a mailman. Yet every one of those high offices - Republican or Democrat - would kill to have that level of decency. I was out of touch with him for a while, until yesterday when I got the sad news that he had contracted Alzheimer's disease.

For Ray, things are not that good. But you can help - even a little bit - by donating to the Alzheimer's Association here.

Thanks.

14 March 2019

Donald Trump - House unanimously passes resolution calling for Mueller report on Trump to be made public

Allan Smith, Alex Moe
NBC News

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please press: www.nbcnews.com

Tonga - Speaking Out

Larissa Behrend
ABC Australia

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

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please press: www.abc.net.au

civil rights - Banning Trans Girls From School Sports Is Neither Feminist Nor Legal

Shayna Medley, Galen Sherwin
ACLU

really old Liberty

(Aw, isn't that quaint?)

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please press: www.aclu.org

ezs note: Here's a quote from The Cleveland Gazette:

"Liberty enlightening the world," indeed! The expression makes us sick. This government is a howling farce. It can not or rather does not protect its citizens within its own borders. Shove the Bartholdi statue, torch and all, into the ocean until the "liberty" of this country is such as to make it possible for an inoffensive and industrious colored man to earn a respectable living for himself and family, without being ku-kluxed, perhaps murdered, his daughter and wife outraged, and his property destroyed. The idea of the "liberty" of this country "enlightening the world," or even Patagonia, is ridiculous in the extreme. (Wikipedia)

Now, about trans girls...

Arkansas - School of Art M.F.A. Candidates to Present Thesis Exhibitions

Press
University of Arkansas Newswire

Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas

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please press: news.uark.edu

lead story - Monroe library to host Transgender 101

Amanda Cuda
CT Post

Monroe, CT

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please press: www.ctpost.com

13 March 2019

Donald Trump - Trump complains of 'one-sided hatred' on late-night comedy shows

Brett Samuels
The Hill

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please press: thehill.com

Slovenia - Slovenia Ranked #28 For LGBT Travellers, Highest In Ex-Yugo

J.L. Flanner
Total Slovenia News

Ljubljani, Slovenia

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please press: www.total-slovenia-news.com

civil rights - Indiana becomes the 6th state to offer a new gender option on driver's licenses

Kellie Hwang
IndyStar

Indianapolis, IN

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West Virginia - ACLU rep: Harrison, WV, schools fail to address transgender issues

JoAnn Snoderly
The Exponent-Telegram

Clarksburg, WV

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please press: www.wvnews.com

lead story - New Pentagon transgender rule sets limits for troops

Associated Press
NBC News

Arlington, VA

The Pentagon (under construction)

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12 March 2019

Donald Trump - NY Att. Gen. subpoenas two banks over Trump Org. records

Press
AOL.

Albany, NY

original Dongan Charter (1686)

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please press: www.aol.com

Pakistan - Pakistan prime minister Imran launches low cost housing finance scheme

Ashfaq Ahmed
gulfnews.com

Islamabad, Pakistan

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please press: gulfnews.com

ezs note: The mention is very brief, in the fifth paragraph. There, the transgender community is mentioned, as part of a government program regarding housing. It's early to tell, but if it works well, it could bode well for the transgender community.

civil rights - Push for broader LGBT rights slowed by lack of GOP support

David Crary
Daily Freeman

Boonville, NC

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please press: www.dailyfreeman.com

ezs note: If you live in an area where the Congressperson or either one of the Senators is a Republican, all is not lost. Remember, s/he represents you. Write a letter or e-letter and in a polite yet firm missive, let your concerns be heard.

house.gov

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