The Gambia (and others) - Rape Prosecution Must Drive the New Rohingya Genocide Court Case

Susan Hutchinson
PassBlue

Banjul, The Gambia

(President and Mrs. Obama visiting)

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ezs note:  It's about halfway down, but transgender people are being harassed.

civil rights - Civil rights agency slams Trump admin over LGBTQ policies

Julie Moreau
NBC News

Lyndon Johnson signs the Kerner Commission report

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please press: www.nbcnews.com

ezs note: One of the most important hotlinks is Are Rights A Reality?  Obviously, a 600-plus page tome is too much for a single reading, but it's really important. Give it a half-hour to an hour.  Thanks.

Nevada - AG Ford: Transgender inmate case could force changes in Nevada prisons

Miranda Willson
Las Vegas Sun

Las Vegas, NV

(yes, there is beauty outside the casinos)

lead story - Woman sues Philadelphia pharmacy for outing her as transgender, HIV-positive

Nina Feldman
WHYY

Philadelphia, PA

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please press:  whyy.org

Donald Trump - Impeachment inquiry live updates: White House faces Sunday deadline on participating in Judiciary Committee hearing

John Wagner
The Washington Post

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*** SPECIAL *** - Trump met with ex-Clinton pollster Mark Penn to discuss impeachment

Jeremy Diamond
CNN

IS THIS THE END?

(oh, gawd, I hope so!)

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Wyoming - Wyoming Hate Watch shines needed spotlight on bigotry

Kerry Drake
WyoFile

Casper, WY

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please press:  www.wyofile.com

ezs note: Wyomingites - Today, I picked up on a very worthy guy, one who uses his computer to find out various types of cretin.  Then he shines the light on them. HARD.  Please go to Wyoming Hate Watch if you see racism, sexism or any type of foul deed.  Thanks.

lead story - Scarlett Johansson says she 'mishandled' controversy over transgender role in 'Rub & Tug'

Clémence Michallon
Independent

Scarlett Johansson

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Donald Trump - What the latest impeachment polls really tell us

Jennifer Rubin
The Washington Post

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Taiwan - Taiwan’s Historic Pride Parade Is Celebration For Asia And Reminder That The Fight Isn’t Over

Nick Aspinwall
supChina

Presidential Office

Taipei, Taiwan

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please press:  supchina.com

civil rights - DOJ workers call out Barr over Supreme Court arguments against LGBT protections

Harper Neidig
The Hill

RFK Justice Building

Washington DC

please press:  thehill.com

Ohio - Transgender individuals in central Ohio have hard time finding work

Rob Sneed
WCMH

Columbus, OH

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lead story - First transgender Rhodes scholar named in diverse 2020 class

AP
The Guardian

University of Tennessee

Knoxville, TN

(Hera Jay Brown's home university)

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ezs note:  Congratulations, Hera!

Donald Trump - House impeachment investigators reportedly have secret recordings of Trump and Rudy Giuliani, given to them by Giuliani's associate Lev Parnas

Tom Porter
Business Insider

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Now let me see...

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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's Virtual Rocket

60 Starkel Road 

Apartment 60, #110

06117

civil rights - South Carolina wants to ban lifesaving medical treatments for trans kids

Anna North
Vox

Francis Marion Forest

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Maryland - Can Cummings’ successor continue his pro-LGBTQ legacy?

Philip van Slooten
Washington Blade

Ellicott City, MD

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lead story - Transgender women inmates sue Colorado, claiming harassment, violence

Dennis Romero
NBC News

Ordway, CO

Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility

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Donald Trump - Impeachment or not, Trump could hurt these N.J. Dems in 2020. And Dems are saying this.

Jonathan D. Salant
NJ.com

Manasquan Borough, NJ 

(part of New Jersey's 4th district)

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lead story - Wardrobe Update: Clothing Exchange Caters To Transgender Youth

Ann Thompson
NPR

Cincinnati, OH

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Donald Trump - Trump essentially admitted on live TV to doing the thing he's accused of in the impeachment inquiry

Sonam Sheth, Grace Panetta
Business Insider

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Florida - Wednesday vigil at Cascades Park aims to ensure transgender lives lost aren't forgotten

Nada Hassman

Tallahassee Democrat

Tallahassee, FL

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