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19 December 2013
18 December 2013
Christian Group Upset That Transgender, Gay People Are Signing Up For Obamacare
Michael Allen
http://www.opposingviews.com/
*more here*
ezs note: Oh, god... this is too hilarious! But don't feel too bad, straight mothers, fathers, sisters, or brothers... we don't discriminate! Obamacare is for everyone who needs it!
http://www.opposingviews.com/
*more here*
ezs note: Oh, god... this is too hilarious! But don't feel too bad, straight mothers, fathers, sisters, or brothers... we don't discriminate! Obamacare is for everyone who needs it!
17 December 2013
14 December 2013
13 December 2013
Church invites transgender choir to perform today (India)
Karishma Kuenzang
http://www.indianexpress.com/
*more here*
ezs note: At last... a nice Christmas story! Thank you, Bishop Matthew!
http://www.indianexpress.com/
*more here*
ezs note: At last... a nice Christmas story! Thank you, Bishop Matthew!
The hedge fund honcho who despises transgender kids and the gays
Ken Williams
http://sdgln.com/
*more here*
ezs note: It's almost Christmas Day. C'mon, you can send an extra five or ten (or more) dollars to the Human Rights Campaign to counter Fieler's insane campaign. The address is www.hrc.org. Make Christmas a bit merrier!
http://sdgln.com/
*more here*
ezs note: It's almost Christmas Day. C'mon, you can send an extra five or ten (or more) dollars to the Human Rights Campaign to counter Fieler's insane campaign. The address is www.hrc.org. Make Christmas a bit merrier!
12 December 2013
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
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.
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