24 January 2020

Now let me see...



Well, I finally got it right.  After fumbling and farting, I finally found the button!  Now is the right time.  

 I live in a wheelchair, and 

I had a stroke. Therefore, it's difficult to buy clothing with my limited income.  So there are a few promises I would make to you.  If you are generous enough to make a donation,  you have a right to  expect certain obligations:

1- Any outerwear purchased will be discounted.

2-  Any leggings will be purchased at the lowest possible price.

3-  Any perfume will be purchased at the lowest possible price.

4- Any underwear will be purchased at the lowest possible price.

5-  If there is any money left, and I wish to make a donation, I will post it in a blog.

6- Since you are so generous (even a dollar is generous)  I will be sure to thank you.

Donations may be made to the right (encircled 'Donate')  >>>. Thanks.

PS - Regular donations (monthly) are especially appreciated.

Brazil - Brazil issues new rules, lowers age for gender reassignment surgery

Oscar Lopez
Thomson Reuters Foundation


Rio de Janeiro, Brazil


please press:  news.trust.org

civil rights - Transgender employee fired for 'bad attitude' can advance discrimination claim

Jennifer Carsen
HR Dive


Elkridge, MD


please press:  www.hrdive.com

ezs note:  You can also read the plaintiff's brief by clicking here.

New York - Transgender minor sues New York State over policy prohibiting birth certificate corrections

lead story - Puberty blockers linked to lower suicide risk for transgender people

Tim Fitzsimons
NBC News


pediatrician examining a newborn


please press:  www.nbcnews.com

ezs note:  There is also an excellent publication by Pediatrics journal, a booklet that is informative and friendly.  You can find it here.

Donald Trump - Impeachment trial, day 4

23 January 2020

Now let me see...


Well, I finally got it right.  After fumbling and farting, I finally found the button!  Now is the right time.  

 I live in a wheelchair, and 

I had a stroke. Therefore, it's difficult to buy clothing with my limited income.  So there are a few promises I would make to you.  If you are generous enough to make a donation,  you have a right to  expect certain obligations:

1- Any outerwear purchased will be discounted.

2-  Any leggings will be purchased at the lowest possible price.

3-  Any perfume will be purchased at the lowest possible price.

4- Any underwear will be purchased at the lowest possible price.

5-  If there is any money left, and I wish to make a donation, I will post it in a blog.

6- Since you are so generous (even a dollar is generous)  I will be sure to thank you.

Donations may be made to the right (encircled 'Donate')  >>>. Thanks.

PS - Regular donations (monthly) are especially appreciated.


Vatican City/US - Pope Francis speaks with U.S. bishops on pro-life and transgender issues

Press
America


Vatican City


please press:  www.americamagazine.org

ezs note:  Oh, Francis.  We must talk.  When Archbishop Carlson was asked about transgender issues, this is what he said:

Asked whether the pope then gave the bishops any advice on how to handle the transgender debate, Archbishop Carlson said the pope touched on the way proponents believe people are "all one and that there's no difference, which would fly in the face of what (St.) John Paul II talked about on complementarity and it would fly in the face of the dignity of the woman and the dignity of the man, that we could just change into whatever we wanted." 

This is akin to casually choosing rice instead of spaghetti in my favorite restaurant,  Ahem... NO, IT'S NOT.  In most states, to have surgery performed, there is a rigorous examination as to whether this person is 'really' transgender.  Am I saying that doctors, psychologists, and surgeons are absolutely perfect?  No, not at all.  But neither are you.

Nevada - Retiring legislator showed courage, conviction in working to make life better for vulnerable Nevadans

John Sadler
Las Vegas Sun


Las Vegas, Nevada


please press:  lasvegassun.com

ezs note:  Thank you, Sen. Parks!

lead story - N.J. bans gay and transgender 'panic defenses'

Tim Fitzsimons
NBC News


Princeton, NJ


please press:  www.nbcnews.com

Donald Trump - Senate impeachment trial, day 3

22 January 2020

civil rights - Flagler School Board faces decisions on transgender policies

Aaron London
FHN


Matanzas Bay, FL


please press:  www.news-journalonline.com

ezs note:  I'm glad that Mr. Berstrand transferred from Matanzas High School to Flagler Palm Coast High School - kind of.  Short term, it solved the problem, but long term it does nothing to stanch the wound that is Matanzas.  If you are a student, parent, or concerned citizen, don't be silent - speak up and speak out. 

Idaho - Idaho lawmaker proposes bill to change how transgender high school and college athletes compete

Brian Holmes
KTVB


Idaho Falls, ID


please press:  www.ktvb.com 

ezs note:  If you live in Idaho, please call your state senator and state representative to get this stupid bill killed.  You may be a fantastic hoop shooter, Rep. Ehardt, but you're a lousy legislator.  Get some sense back into your head, and be kind to all children and young adults. 

lead story - South Korea transgender soldier to sue over dismissal

Donald Trump - impeachment trial, day 2

21 January 2020

UK - U.K. veteran says Prince Harry defended him from anti-gay soldiers

Gwen Aviles
NBC News


Frogmore House


please press:  www.nbcnews.com

ezs note:  It's nice to see someone well-known dressing down a couple of twits.  Well done, Harry.

civil rights - Limited in-state providers lead transgender patients to seek care in Madison

Kylie Coffin
The Daily Cardinal


Madison, WI



New Hampshire - Proposed New Hampshire bill would stop transgender girls from playing on girls sports teams

Chelsea Bard
News Center Maine


Atkinson, NH


please press:  www.newscentermaine.com

lead story - Police: Man high on ‘shrooms’ ‘pistol-whipped’ transgender woman who then wrestled the gun away

Kate Winkle
KXAN


Austin, TX


please press:  www.kxan.com

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