11 December 2013
Buyin'!
Credit: http://www.markevanstech.com/
Tis' the season to be buyin'! Yeah, I know, it's a bit cheesy, but it's also serious. The products here are LGBT-positive, so you know they're friendly. I make no other claims regarding their quality, but, c'mon, there must be at least one you can use!
Oreo
Betty Crocker
Levi's
Cheerios
American Apparel
Walt Disney World
Starbucks
Wheaties
Tide
Microsoft
The Home Depot
Pampers
Pepsi
Safeway
Crest
Old Navy
Girl Scouts
Macy's
Target
JC Penney
Pillsbury
Walgreens
Ford
Gap
Green Giant
(thanks to www.huffingtonpost.com)
Happy shopping!
Grand Rapids rates below average for LGBT equality
David Czurak
http://www.grbj.com/
*more here*
ezs note: If you wish to view the full Human Rights Campaign article, go to www.hrc.org.
http://www.grbj.com/
*more here*
ezs note: If you wish to view the full Human Rights Campaign article, go to www.hrc.org.
10 December 2013
Hello!
I recently read a story about two transgender woman who were murdered in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. These stories always sadden me, but this one hit me especially hard. Her name was Betty Skinner. A 52-year-old woman, she was disabled. She lived in a senior housing complex.
Just like me.
Tell your Congressperson that there are people who are transgender people of all ages, all races, and all abilities. Tell them that they are just as deserving of police protection as anyone else. And if, god forbid, a transgender person is murdered, they deserve a thorough investigation into their murder.
We deserve nothing less. We are human beings.
New Haven, Connecticut Rosa DeLauro (D) CT3
Wilmington, North Carolina Walter Jones (R) NC3
Birmingham, Michigan Kerry Bentivolio (R) MI11
Bushkill, Pennsylvania Tom Marino(R) PA10
Eastchester, New York Eliot Engel (D) NY16
Owings Mills, Maryland C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D) MD2
North Port, Florida Vern Buchanan (R) FL16
Hendersonville, North Carolina Mark Meadows (R) NC11
Kennesaw, Georgia Phil Gingrey (R) GA11
Denver, Colorado Diana DeGette (D) CO1
The towns and cities listed above are randomly listed through the Internet. If you live in - not near - one of the towns or cities listed, simply place the cursor over the name of the Congressperson, click it, and you will be transported to the Congressperson's blog. For any other location, go to www.house.gov, enter the ZIP code, and you will be shown who the Congressperson you should be in touch with. For more than one Congressperson, enter ZIP+4. (example: 12345-6789) You can check the last 4 digits on virtually any mail you receive.
Just like me.
Tell your Congressperson that there are people who are transgender people of all ages, all races, and all abilities. Tell them that they are just as deserving of police protection as anyone else. And if, god forbid, a transgender person is murdered, they deserve a thorough investigation into their murder.
We deserve nothing less. We are human beings.
New Haven, Connecticut Rosa DeLauro (D) CT3
Wilmington, North Carolina Walter Jones (R) NC3
Birmingham, Michigan Kerry Bentivolio (R) MI11
Bushkill, Pennsylvania Tom Marino(R) PA10
Eastchester, New York Eliot Engel (D) NY16
Owings Mills, Maryland C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D) MD2
North Port, Florida Vern Buchanan (R) FL16
Hendersonville, North Carolina Mark Meadows (R) NC11
Kennesaw, Georgia Phil Gingrey (R) GA11
Denver, Colorado Diana DeGette (D) CO1
The towns and cities listed above are randomly listed through the Internet. If you live in - not near - one of the towns or cities listed, simply place the cursor over the name of the Congressperson, click it, and you will be transported to the Congressperson's blog. For any other location, go to www.house.gov, enter the ZIP code, and you will be shown who the Congressperson you should be in touch with. For more than one Congressperson, enter ZIP+4. (example: 12345-6789) You can check the last 4 digits on virtually any mail you receive.
08 December 2013
Two violent deaths in two days worry Cleveland transgender community
Ron Rutti
http://www.cleveland.com/
*more here8
ezs note: Two transgender people - one of whom was disabled and living a senior complex - were brutally murdered over the last few nights. If you live in Cleveland, or have business or pleasure there, and you know about either one of these murders, please contact Cleveland police immediately! It's time to make these vermin shake in their boots!
Their names are Brittany Stergis and Betty Skinner.
http://www.cleveland.com/
*more here8
ezs note: Two transgender people - one of whom was disabled and living a senior complex - were brutally murdered over the last few nights. If you live in Cleveland, or have business or pleasure there, and you know about either one of these murders, please contact Cleveland police immediately! It's time to make these vermin shake in their boots!
Their names are Brittany Stergis and Betty Skinner.
06 December 2013
Nelson Mandela 1918 - 2013
Credit: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/
Nelson Mandela
A great leader
A great friend
Rest in peace, Mr. Mandela
05 December 2013
04 December 2013
Transgender cop files complaint against Middletown Police for “hostile environment”
Kaitlyn Schroyer
http://www.middletownpress.com/
*more here*
ezs note: Middletown, only 15 miles away... oy...
http://www.middletownpress.com/
*more here*
ezs note: Middletown, only 15 miles away... oy...
03 December 2013
Got what it takes?
Credit: http://gallery.mailchimp.com/
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
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