22 December 2019

Mississippi - Observing Transgender Day of Remembrance in Mississippi

Staff
HRC


Jackson, MS


please press:  www.hrc.org

lead story - In the state that passed HB2, two transgender candidates running for legislative seats

Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan
The News & Observer


Wendell, NC


please press:  www.newsobserver.com

Donald Trump - White House official directed hold on Ukraine aid shortly after Trump’s July 25 call with Zelensky

Toluse Olorunnipa
The Washington Post


Kiev (Kyiv), Ukraine
(roughly center, 1804)


please press:  www.washingtonpost.com

21 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

Trinidad and Tobago - Sexual harassment case in Trinidad & Tobago highlights need for better policies

Press
Global Voices


Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

please press:  globalvoices.org


civil rights - Federal judge orders sweeping reforms of treatment of transgender inmates in all Illinois prisons

Angie Leventis Lourgos
Chicago Tribune


East St. Louis, IL


please press:  www.chicagotribune.com

Vermont - Pride Center of Vermont to celebrate 20th anniversary of civil unions victory

Press
VTDigger


Burlington, VT


please press:  vtdigger.org

ezs note:  The December 13 event is over, but there is a plethora of events going on.  You can see what's happening at pridecentervt.org.  

lead story - Maya Forstater: Woman loses tribunal over transgender tweets

Donald Trump - Trump's letter to Pelosi: Not 'unhinged' — but worse, from a speechwriter's perspective

Bob Lehrman
The Hill



please press:  thehill.com

20 December 2019

civil rights - 10 LGBTQ Moments that Defined 2019

Washington (state) - Police make arrest in death of transgender teen in Washington state

Press
NBC26


Vancouver, WA


please press:  www.nbc26.com

lead story - Transgender worker suing Nike for $1.1 million cites pronoun abuses

Sarah Min
CBS News


Nike World HQ
Beaverton, OR


please press:  www.cbsnews.com

Donald Trump - Christianity Today, an influential evangelical magazine, says Trump ‘should be removed from office’

Sarah Pulliam Bailey
The Washington Post



please press:  www.washingtonpost.com

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