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23 October 2012
'Social shame' heightens transgender suicide - http://www.cbc.ca
*more here*
ezs note: Remember, no matter how alone you feel, you are not alone! Both the White Pages and the Yellow Pages are good places to look; the Internet is also a great place to look. Just be careful: "ex-gay", "ex-transgender", and "ex-lesbian" meetings look great, but they'll take your money and build false, unrealistic hopes. By reaching out, you can be happy!
ezs note: Remember, no matter how alone you feel, you are not alone! Both the White Pages and the Yellow Pages are good places to look; the Internet is also a great place to look. Just be careful: "ex-gay", "ex-transgender", and "ex-lesbian" meetings look great, but they'll take your money and build false, unrealistic hopes. By reaching out, you can be happy!
22 October 2012
Why you should vote - even if it's a gimme
Let's say you live in New York or California. Or on the other side, you live in Texas or Arkansas. There are other states that will contest this race hotly - but not yours. Why can't I just skip this race, you ask. The answer is the underticket. They answer your questions and gripes much more personally. With a bit of effort, you can meet this woman or man face-to-face. Whether you want the candidate or his/her opponent, you have a heck of a better chance winning locally than nationwide.
Guarantees I don't offer. But a better chance I do offer. And you'll feel better making a difference.
Guarantees I don't offer. But a better chance I do offer. And you'll feel better making a difference.
21 October 2012
20 October 2012
Hello!
If you've fallen asleep, wake up! It's almost Election Day time! Here's what's happening... Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia... Buffalo, New York... Raleigh, North Carolina... Mountain View, California... Zaventem, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium... Lansing, Michigan... West Hartford, Connecticut... Moscow, Moscow City, Russia... Austin, Texas... Birmingham, Alabama... Orlando, Florida... Dublin, Ireland... Westerville, Ohio... Toms River, New Jersey... San Diego, California... Rochester, Minnesota... Randolph, New Jersey... Denver, Colorado... San Francisco, California... San Luis Obispo, California... Chicago, Illinois... Peoria, Illinois... Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan... Cleveland, Ohio... Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania... Portsmouth, Ohio... Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada... Gresham, Oregon...
18 October 2012
If I Could Talk to the President - Rebecca Juro -
17 October 2012
16 October 2012
Yes you can!
You can make a difference! Let your representative know that she/he must make a difference by advocating LGBT rights for all Americans. C'mon -- it only takes five minutes!
Madison, Wisconsin - Tammy Baldwin (D) - WI2
Mountain View, California - Anna Eshoo (D) - CA14
Houston, Texas - John Culberson (R) - TX7
Jersey City, New Jersey - Albio Sires (D) - NJ13
Carroll, Iowa - Steve King (R) - IA5
Trussville, Alabama - Spencer Bachus (R) - AL6
Seattle, Washington - Jim McDermott (D) - WA7
Albuquerque, New Mexico - Martin Heinrich (D) - NM1
Hollywood, Florida - Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D) - FL20
Charlotte, North Carolina - Mel Watt (D) - NC12
These are samples of visitors in no particular order. To find your location, enter your ZIP code in www.house.gov . In urban areas,, you may need to be more specific.
Madison, Wisconsin - Tammy Baldwin (D) - WI2
Mountain View, California - Anna Eshoo (D) - CA14
Houston, Texas - John Culberson (R) - TX7
Jersey City, New Jersey - Albio Sires (D) - NJ13
Carroll, Iowa - Steve King (R) - IA5
Trussville, Alabama - Spencer Bachus (R) - AL6
Seattle, Washington - Jim McDermott (D) - WA7
Albuquerque, New Mexico - Martin Heinrich (D) - NM1
Hollywood, Florida - Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D) - FL20
Charlotte, North Carolina - Mel Watt (D) - NC12
These are samples of visitors in no particular order. To find your location, enter your ZIP code in www.house.gov . In urban areas,, you may need to be more specific.
15 October 2012
14 October 2012
13 October 2012
Hello!
The chilly weather has returned... here's what's happening... Lexington, Kentucky... Simpsonville, South Carolina... Milford, Connecticut... Bronx, New York... Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India... Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada... Godalming, Surrey, England, UK... Troy, Michigan... Towson, Maryland... Delhi, India... Vienna, Wien, Austria... Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia... Wallingford, Connecticut... Orillia, Ontario, Canada... Omaha, Nebraska... Fremont, California... Naples, Campania, Italy... Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg... Milton, Massachusetts... Cranford, New Jersey... Farmington, Minnesota... Farmington, Minnesota... Concord, North Carolina... Midland, Texas... Newton, Massachusetts... Harrison, Arkansas... Sanger, California... Tamuning, Guam... Menifee, California... Pskov, Russia... Skipton, York, England, UK...
10 October 2012
Transgender Voters Could Be Disenfranchised By Voter ID Laws, Advocates Warn - Lila Shapiro - http://www.huffingtonpost.com
*more here*
ezs note: This is important. Be sure you are informed before going to vote - it will save you a lot of crap.
ezs note: This is important. Be sure you are informed before going to vote - it will save you a lot of crap.
09 October 2012
08 October 2012
Report: ‘highest levels’ of discrimination against transgender Native Americans - WiG - http://www.wisconsingazette.com
*more here*
ezs note: If you are a person who employs people, please consider transgender Native Americans by placing ads in tribal newspapers or blogs. Thanks!
ezs note: If you are a person who employs people, please consider transgender Native Americans by placing ads in tribal newspapers or blogs. Thanks!
07 October 2012
Rob Anders' Transgender 'Bathroom Bill' Petition Praised On Sun News (VIDEO) - http://www.huffingtonpost.ca
South Africa’s townships still not safe for gay, lesbian and transgender people - http://www.bikyamasr.com (South Africa)
*more here*
ezs note: If you live in South Africa, or travel there for business or pleasure, and you witnessed anything regarding Noxolo's murder, please come forward now! Also, tell the police from South Africa that you are not pleased with their lackadaisical attitude toward LGBT folks. If they are stubborn, try INTERPOL as an alternative.
INTERPOL
General Secretariat
200, quai Charles de Gaulle
69006 Lyon
France
Fax: +33 (0)4 72 44 71 6
ezs note: If you live in South Africa, or travel there for business or pleasure, and you witnessed anything regarding Noxolo's murder, please come forward now! Also, tell the police from South Africa that you are not pleased with their lackadaisical attitude toward LGBT folks. If they are stubborn, try INTERPOL as an alternative.
INTERPOL
General Secretariat
200, quai Charles de Gaulle
69006 Lyon
France
Fax: +33 (0)4 72 44 71 6
06 October 2012
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