02 March 2020
lead story - Fury as Kanye West hymn service pushes out transgender show
Donald Trump - THE MAN BEHIND TRUMP’S FACEBOOK JUGGERNAUT
01 March 2020
civil rights - HRC & NEA Sponsor Jazz and Friends National Day of School and Community Readings
Vermont - Weybridge Church Aims Christian Lens at the Climate Crisis
Chelsea Edgar
Seven Days
Seven Days
Weybridge, VT
please press: www.sevendaysvt.com
ezs note: Though the lion's share is about environmentalism, there is also a paragraph about other things the church is doing.
lead story - Idaho targets transgender people, birth certificate changes
29 February 2020
civil rights - Complaint filed over transgender MIL track athlete
Melissa Tanji
The Maui News
The Maui News
Lahaina, HI
ezs note: Here in Connecticut the transgender girl finished second. Which means the cisgender girl finished first. Which means her lawyer's got SQUAT.
please press: www.mauinews.com
Maine - Letters To The Editor - LGBTQ+ care available in rural Maine
Sara Hayes, Meredith Hunt
Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel
Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel
Waterville, ME
please press: www.centralmaine.com
lead story - Legislature OKs bill allowing new birth certificate for transgender people
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Donald Trump - Trump says the coronavirus is the Democrats’ ‘new hoax’
Thomas Franck
CNBC
CNBC
ezs note: Trump fans - please don't think I'm trying to be mean... but are you nuts???
please press: www.cnbc.com
28 February 2020
civil rights - Bloomberg apologizes for comments about transgender people
Arkansas - Republican wants to cut funding from “Sesame Street” because a gay man will appear on it
Alex Bollinger
LGBTQ Nation
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LGBTQ Nation
the bowels of Satan
please press: www.lgbtqnation.com
ezs note: Arkansans - I know you live in a conservative state, but please, do your best to defeat Jason Rapert (he's running for Lieutenant Governor) and all those who hold idiotic views. Thanks.
lead story - More employers are covering transgender health benefits
27 February 2020
Mokuyoubi wa Kimi to Nakitai - author - Kudou Makoto
Kaoru
When I first read Mokuyoubi wa Kimi to Nakitai (English: I Want to Hold You) at first, it really didn't seem like it was gonna be anything to write home about. Boy, was I mistaken. Kudou Makoto left a masterful work. Now all I have to do is describe the work without completely spilling the beans. Uh, good luck, Emily.
The very first words that Kaoru utters are these, "I have a secret about myself." You might not notice it at first but there is a prone body next to Kaoru. This is but one of a long list that impacts the cast. Under each of their bodies lie deep flaws, ones that the people cannot shake. In fact, Reika (who turns out to be the villain of the story) has devoted an entire chapter to this. Snively Whiplash she ain't. Is she 'virtuous'? No, not by a long shot. But you can feel empathy for her, even as she performs some truly despicable acts.
The one person who has spent the longest time with Kaoru is Senmitsu. In a sense, he can know the secrets Kaoru and Reika have. But he has flaws himself, deep flaws. Years back, he witnessed the death of Kairi, twin sister of Kaoru, as well as the devastating impact on their family, particularly the mother. And on himself, though he is loath to admit it.
And the third person is Chiaki. After saving Kaoru's life from an oncoming train, Chiaki and Kaoru get to know one another. At first, Kaoru is a bit of a pain to Chiaki. He doesn't understand how people can treat their own lives so frivolously, But he can relate because his mother is treated so badly by his father.
Well, I think I've gone as far I can without spilling too many beans, But I do hope you'll read Mokuyoubi wa Kimi to Nakitai. I think you'll find it well worth it.
The very first words that Kaoru utters are these, "I have a secret about myself." You might not notice it at first but there is a prone body next to Kaoru. This is but one of a long list that impacts the cast. Under each of their bodies lie deep flaws, ones that the people cannot shake. In fact, Reika (who turns out to be the villain of the story) has devoted an entire chapter to this. Snively Whiplash she ain't. Is she 'virtuous'? No, not by a long shot. But you can feel empathy for her, even as she performs some truly despicable acts.
The one person who has spent the longest time with Kaoru is Senmitsu. In a sense, he can know the secrets Kaoru and Reika have. But he has flaws himself, deep flaws. Years back, he witnessed the death of Kairi, twin sister of Kaoru, as well as the devastating impact on their family, particularly the mother. And on himself, though he is loath to admit it.
And the third person is Chiaki. After saving Kaoru's life from an oncoming train, Chiaki and Kaoru get to know one another. At first, Kaoru is a bit of a pain to Chiaki. He doesn't understand how people can treat their own lives so frivolously, But he can relate because his mother is treated so badly by his father.
Well, I think I've gone as far I can without spilling too many beans, But I do hope you'll read Mokuyoubi wa Kimi to Nakitai. I think you'll find it well worth it.
civil rights - Transgender advocates applaud transfer of detainees, temporary shutdown of criticized ICE facility
Vermont - 'If I get killed, it's not going to be an accident': Progressive family in VT faces threats, vandalism
lead story - Young, transgender and fighting a years-long battle against suicidal thoughts
Donald Trump - The 31 wildest lines from Donald Trump's self-congratulatory coronavirus press conference
26 February 2020
civil rights - Iowa bill to end transgender civil rights protections is dead
Idaho - Idaho Lawmakers Hear Tearful Testimony On Transgender Therapy Bill
James Dawson
Boise State Public Radio
Boise State Public Radio
Caldwell, ID
please press: www.boisestatepublicradio.org
ezs note: Idahoans - If you aren't able to make it to the state Capitol, don't fret. Call your state representative AND your state senator and tell them to say NO to these bills. Thanks.
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