26 April 2020

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civil rights - Christian right activist heading civil rights office at HHS moves closer to killing protections for LGBTQ patients

David Badash
RawStory


Los Angeles, CA (Severino's childhood)


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Georgia - Celebrating The Transgender Day Of Visibility (In Isolation)

Sarah Rose
Georgia Public Radio


Atlanta, GA


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lead story - Ex-Unified detective says he was fired because he’s transgender

Donald Trump - Trump says briefings 'not worth the effort' amid fallout from disinfectant comments

Lauren Aratani
The Guardian



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25 April 2020

civil rights - Panama: Set Transgender-Sensitive Quarantine Guidelines

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Human Rights Watch


Panama City, Panama


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Massachusetts - Seeking Asylum in Western Mass: Part 3 of 3 — Transgender asylum-seekers in search of foothold in new country

Luis Feldman

Daily Hampshire Gazette


Amherst, MA


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lead story - If I Get Sick With COVID-19, Don’t Tell My Doctor I’m Transgender

Donald Trump - Trump goes into hiding

24 April 2020

civil rights - Trump-Pence Admin Moves To Undermine LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Protections in Health Care

Viet Tran
HRC


Human Rights Campaign
Washington DC


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Connecticut - GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders: Connecticut CHRO Strikes Down All Exclusions for Transgender Healthcare

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insurancenewsnet


ezs note: I'm proud of you, Connecticut!


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lead story - Two transgender women found burned to death in Puerto Rico

Christopher Brito
CBS News

Las Piedras, PR  (Ramos' hometown) 

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ezs note:  As before, this tells the story of two transgender women,  who tragically were burned to death.  The difference, however, is one of the women is pictured.  Please, take a second look. Also, the names are slightly different.  They are Serena Angelique Velázquez Ramos (pictured) and Layla Pelaez Sánchez.  If you have any information, please call the police at 787-793-1234. Thanks.


ezs note: Como antes, esto cuenta la historia de dos mujeres transgénero, que trágicamente fueron quemadas hasta la muerte. La diferencia, sin embargo, es que una de las mujeres está representada. Por favor, eche un segundo vistazo. Además, los nombres son ligeramente diferentes. Son Serena Angelique Velázquez Ramos (en la foto) y Layla Peláez Sánchez. Si tiene alguna información, llame a la policía al 787-793-1234. Gracias.

Donald Trump - From Fox News, a big dose of dumb on hydroxychloroquine

23 April 2020

lead story - Activists: 2 killed in Puerto Rico were transgender women

Danica Coto
Federal News Service


Humacao, PR


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ezs note:  Please, if you have any information about the killings of Layla Peláez and Serena Angelique Velázquez in the coastal town of Humacao, please contact the police at 787-793-1234. Thanks.

ezs nota: Por favor, si tiene alguna información sobre los asesinatos de Layla Peláez y Serena Angelique Velázquez en la ciudad costera de Humacao, comuníquese con la policía al 787-793-1234. Gracias.

Donald Trump - “I’m The President, And You’re Fake News”: Donald Trump Lashes Out As He Calls For Testing Injections Of UV Rays, Disinfectants To Kill Coronavirus

22 April 2020

civil rights - Civil and Human Rights Are Essential and Our Courts Must Meet This Moment

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The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights


Lincoln Memorial (interior)


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ezs note:  Although transgender rights are mentioned in passing, signatories include the Human Rights Campaign, Matthew Shepard  Foundation, National Center for Transgender Equality, and PFLAG National. 

Oregon - MRG Foundation grants are a big help to local organizations

Chris Hansen
MSN


Cottage Grove, OR

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lead story - Lost in Transition: Understanding West Virginia’s transgender health care system

Joelle Gates
The Parthenon


Marshall University
Huntington, WV


please press:  marshallparthenon.com  

Donald Trump - Georgia Democratic lawmaker resigns one week after endorsing Trump