04 December 2013
03 December 2013
Got what it takes?
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So, it's almost Christmas. Time to buy presents for all the people in the family. Or it's Hanukkah. Time to buy a beautiful brisket for family and friends. Or just a time to relax after the bustle that comes with winter. And it's time to think about your election.
What?
It's too early, you say. And... me? Little ole me? What can I bring to the table?
Plenty. You just haven't thought of those things yet. Do you remember Islan Nettles, the transgender woman who was bludgeoned to death? Or those transgenders who want to work, are desperate to work, but can't find any? Or the transman who is about to be evicted for the sole reason of who he chooses to be. Suddenly, you bring eloquence to the table. One which is sorely lacking without you.
If you think that I'm saying this will be ridiculously easy, sorry, go to Fantasy Island. The next year will be hard work. Unless you run unopposed, you're going to have to take some of the most ridiculous trash possible from your opponent. And take it all with good cheer. You may have to run on a shoestring. A really bad, worn, about-to-fall-apart shoestring. And if you come in second, you feel as if you lost the universe.
You didn't, though. We need voices like yours. Have courage, and be our voice.
02 December 2013
Nearly 80 Percent Of Transgender People Have Considered Suicide, Study Says
Sarah Rae Fruchtnicht
http://www.opposingviews.com/
*more here*
ezs note: If you have considered or attempted suicide, please consider seeing a psychiatrist or psychologist to help you through the rough patches in your life. There's no shame in it, and you'll feel a lot better! One caveat though - make sure that the person is fully board certified. If a person claims to "make you straight",walk out and don't pay the quack!
http://www.opposingviews.com/
*more here*
ezs note: If you have considered or attempted suicide, please consider seeing a psychiatrist or psychologist to help you through the rough patches in your life. There's no shame in it, and you'll feel a lot better! One caveat though - make sure that the person is fully board certified. If a person claims to "make you straight",walk out and don't pay the quack!
30 November 2013
Hello!
It's getting to the last month of the last month of the year. Already! Here in the United States Thanksgiving has come and gone, and Christmas preparations are on the way. Little kids who believe in Santa Claus (or, kinda believe) are writing letters or e-letters to be sent to Ole Saint Nick.
However, what do we grown-ups write? Isn't there anything that we wish for? Well, let's see. I wish that every transgender person has a home to live in. I wish that she or he would walk from the store to home without being accosted. I wish that she or he would hold hands with a girl/boyfriend without being stared at or kicked out. I wish that she/he be allowed to live, period.
Go ahead, write to Santa Claus. But then write to your Congressperson regarding these essential issues. Whatever your belief or non-belief, you'll be jollier for it.
Wellington, Kansas Mike Pompeo (R) KS4
Scranton, Pennsylvania Matt Cartwright (D PA17
San Jose, California Zoe Lofgren (D) CA19
Asheville, North Carolina Patrick McHenry (R) NC10
Lawrence, Kansas Lynn Jenkins (R) KS2
Yonkers, New York Eliot Engel (D NY16
Rowlett, Texas Pete Sessions (R) TX32
Belgrade, Montana Steve Daines (R) MT(at large)
Winnetka,california Xavier Becerra (R) CA34
Towanda, Illinois Aaron Schock (R) IL18
The listings above are at random, through the Internet. If you live in (not near) one of the towns or cities listed above, simply press the name of the person, and you will be transported to their district office. For other Congresspeople, press www.house.gov, and enter your ZIP code in the upper right corner. For multiple Congresspeople, enter the ZIP+4 code.(example: 12345-6789) This can be found on most of your regular mail. Thanks!
However, what do we grown-ups write? Isn't there anything that we wish for? Well, let's see. I wish that every transgender person has a home to live in. I wish that she or he would walk from the store to home without being accosted. I wish that she or he would hold hands with a girl/boyfriend without being stared at or kicked out. I wish that she/he be allowed to live, period.
Go ahead, write to Santa Claus. But then write to your Congressperson regarding these essential issues. Whatever your belief or non-belief, you'll be jollier for it.
Wellington, Kansas Mike Pompeo (R) KS4
Scranton, Pennsylvania Matt Cartwright (D PA17
San Jose, California Zoe Lofgren (D) CA19
Asheville, North Carolina Patrick McHenry (R) NC10
Lawrence, Kansas Lynn Jenkins (R) KS2
Yonkers, New York Eliot Engel (D NY16
Rowlett, Texas Pete Sessions (R) TX32
Belgrade, Montana Steve Daines (R) MT(at large)
Winnetka,california Xavier Becerra (R) CA34
Towanda, Illinois Aaron Schock (R) IL18
The listings above are at random, through the Internet. If you live in (not near) one of the towns or cities listed above, simply press the name of the person, and you will be transported to their district office. For other Congresspeople, press www.house.gov, and enter your ZIP code in the upper right corner. For multiple Congresspeople, enter the ZIP+4 code.(example: 12345-6789) This can be found on most of your regular mail. Thanks!
29 November 2013
Killed for who they really were: Kingston remembers those murdered for being transgender (UK)
Hannah Pupkewitz
http://swlondoner.co.uk/
*more here*
ezs note: She was hanged to death at age 13.
At age 13!!!
Remember... please, remember.
http://swlondoner.co.uk/
*more here*
ezs note: She was hanged to death at age 13.
At age 13!!!
Remember... please, remember.
28 November 2013
27 November 2013
WATCH: Navy Chaplain Claims 'Demon of Rape' Inside Call for Trans Student Rights
Sunnivie Brydum
http://www.advocate.com/
*more here*
ezs note: Hey, kids! Let's sing the "Gordon Klingenschmitt" song!
"If he only had a brain..."
http://www.advocate.com/
*more here*
ezs note: Hey, kids! Let's sing the "Gordon Klingenschmitt" song!
"If he only had a brain..."
26 November 2013
CAP Releases LGBT Detainee Report
Will O'Bryan
http://www.metroweekly.com/
*more here
ezs note: No matter what state you reside in, you do have rights! To find out what they are, go to these websites:
Transgender Law Center (specifically for transgenders)
National Justice Law Center
CIVIC
http://www.metroweekly.com/
*more here
ezs note: No matter what state you reside in, you do have rights! To find out what they are, go to these websites:
Transgender Law Center (specifically for transgenders)
National Justice Law Center
CIVIC
25 November 2013
24 November 2013
23 November 2013
Hello!
Silence...
There are times, to be sure, when it is good, even noble, to be silent. When we are in our rooms, late at night, contemplating. When we are in the woods or fields. When we are in a rocker.
However, there are times when it is clearly not good to be silent. When some yahoo spouts his garbage, who is there to speak up?
You are.
I have made this point clearly and abundantly. I believe in inclusive equality. This includes gays. This includes lesbians. This includes bisexuals. This includes queers. This includes questioners. And this includes (near and dear to my heart) transgenders.
I do what I can. But you must do things too! When a bill comes before Congress, e-write her or him. When your Congressperson comes to town, go there and speak up. When your town or city hall has a meeting, go there and speak up. When you can't make it because of work, e-write the council members. If necessary, protest. And if all the people have hearts of stone, dammit, run yourself!
You've shown enough silence. Go out there and do something.
Alexandria, Virginia Jim Moran (D) VA8
Roselle, Illinois Tammy Duckworth (D) IL8
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania Patrick Meehan (R) PA7
Leesburg, Virginia Frank Wolf (R) VA10
Crestview, Florida Jeff Miller (R) FL1
Overland Park, Kansas Kevin Yoder (R) KS4
Lakeside, California Duncan Hunter (R) CA50
South Bend, Indiana Jackie Walorski (R) IN2
Sugar Land, Texas Pete Olson (R) TX22
Fremont, Indiana Marlin Stutzman (R) IN3
The listings above are randomly selected by the Internet. If you live in (not near) one of the towns or cities listed above, just press the name of the Congressperson, and you will be transported to her/his site. If you are at all unsure of your Congressperson, go to www.house.gov and enter your ZIP code. If several people are the result, please enter the ZIP+4 code. (example: 12345-6789) Thanks.
There are times, to be sure, when it is good, even noble, to be silent. When we are in our rooms, late at night, contemplating. When we are in the woods or fields. When we are in a rocker.
However, there are times when it is clearly not good to be silent. When some yahoo spouts his garbage, who is there to speak up?
You are.
I have made this point clearly and abundantly. I believe in inclusive equality. This includes gays. This includes lesbians. This includes bisexuals. This includes queers. This includes questioners. And this includes (near and dear to my heart) transgenders.
I do what I can. But you must do things too! When a bill comes before Congress, e-write her or him. When your Congressperson comes to town, go there and speak up. When your town or city hall has a meeting, go there and speak up. When you can't make it because of work, e-write the council members. If necessary, protest. And if all the people have hearts of stone, dammit, run yourself!
You've shown enough silence. Go out there and do something.
Alexandria, Virginia Jim Moran (D) VA8
Roselle, Illinois Tammy Duckworth (D) IL8
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania Patrick Meehan (R) PA7
Leesburg, Virginia Frank Wolf (R) VA10
Crestview, Florida Jeff Miller (R) FL1
Overland Park, Kansas Kevin Yoder (R) KS4
Lakeside, California Duncan Hunter (R) CA50
South Bend, Indiana Jackie Walorski (R) IN2
Sugar Land, Texas Pete Olson (R) TX22
Fremont, Indiana Marlin Stutzman (R) IN3
The listings above are randomly selected by the Internet. If you live in (not near) one of the towns or cities listed above, just press the name of the Congressperson, and you will be transported to her/his site. If you are at all unsure of your Congressperson, go to www.house.gov and enter your ZIP code. If several people are the result, please enter the ZIP+4 code. (example: 12345-6789) Thanks.
22 November 2013
About Islan Nettles
Akiba Solomon
http://colorlines.com/
*more here*
ezs note: Please, if you have any information or evidence about Paris Wilson or his accomplices, turn it in to police immediately. Thanks.
http://colorlines.com/
*more here*
ezs note: Please, if you have any information or evidence about Paris Wilson or his accomplices, turn it in to police immediately. Thanks.
21 November 2013
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