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07 May 2014
''Walking While Woman'' and the Fight to Stop Violent Policing of Gender Identity
Mike Ludwig
http://truth-out.org
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ezs note: You can make a difference as to how policing is done in your community. Go to the next town or city council meeting and ask how policing is carried out. If they seem reticent, keep on bugging them! If they still seem bullheaded, you can run!
http://truth-out.org
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ezs note: You can make a difference as to how policing is done in your community. Go to the next town or city council meeting and ask how policing is carried out. If they seem reticent, keep on bugging them! If they still seem bullheaded, you can run!
06 May 2014
05 May 2014
The New Civil Rights Movement Wins ‘Outstanding Blog’ at GLAAD Media Awards
DAVID BADASH
http://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com
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ezs note: Congratulations!
http://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com
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ezs note: Congratulations!
04 May 2014
03 May 2014
02 May 2014
01 May 2014
Racism exists in all communities
STAMPP CORBIN
http://lgbtweekly.com
ezs note: I am particularly proud of emilysvirtualrocket.blogspot.com to cover ALL transgender people and their struggles. This includes not only the rich, but the middle class, poor, destitute, homeless, even the imprisoned. However, I might miss one. If I do, e-mail me at thoreaugreen@gmail.com. Kudos to Stampp Corbin for keeping a keen eye out.
29 April 2014
Quotes!
You have to write a lot of bad poetry to get a good line of prose.
- Dorothy Allison
'To Quote A Queer'
- Dorothy Allison
'To Quote A Queer'
Group seeks referendum on transgender rights law
Michael Dresser
http://www.baltimoresun.com/
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ezs note: Marylanders - please inform your friends and neighbors about the purpose of this odious anti-bill. Together, we can do it!
http://www.baltimoresun.com/
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ezs note: Marylanders - please inform your friends and neighbors about the purpose of this odious anti-bill. Together, we can do it!
28 April 2014
27 April 2014
Quotes!
In fashion there aren't big revolutions, there are small changes that have an enormous influence.
- Ingrid Sischy
'To Quote A Queer'
- Ingrid Sischy
'To Quote A Queer'
Transgender, partner found dead (India)
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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ezs note: Please, don't become another terrible statistic. If you find yourself despairing - even just a bit - seek a licensed, board certified counselor now!
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ezs note: Please, don't become another terrible statistic. If you find yourself despairing - even just a bit - seek a licensed, board certified counselor now!
26 April 2014
Coroner says illicit silicone injection killed transgender woman
http://www.lgbtqnation.com
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ezs note: I know... money is very, very tight... but if you are opting for silicone injections, be certain that the procedure is being carried out by a board-certified physician. Sure, it's more expensive, BUT YOU'RE BETTER OFF ALIVE!!!
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ezs note: I know... money is very, very tight... but if you are opting for silicone injections, be certain that the procedure is being carried out by a board-certified physician. Sure, it's more expensive, BUT YOU'RE BETTER OFF ALIVE!!!
25 April 2014
Quotes!
I venture the timid workouts who fears breaking something on the one hand and being beaten by her husband on the other.
- Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette
'To Quote A Queer'
- Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette
'To Quote A Queer'
Turkey: Teenagers arrested over murder of transgender woman (UK)
http://www.pinknews.co.uk
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ezs note: If you or a friend has been beaten, raped, assaulted, or murdered, please go to your local police. If the police in your area are suspect, please contact INTERPOL. Above all, DON'T LET THEM GET AWAY WITH IT!!!
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ezs note: If you or a friend has been beaten, raped, assaulted, or murdered, please go to your local police. If the police in your area are suspect, please contact INTERPOL. Above all, DON'T LET THEM GET AWAY WITH IT!!!
23 April 2014
Quotes!
I used to worry that I might be involved with AIDS because I was concerned only about my health and saving my own skin... but when I tested negative in 1985, I was relieved to find that I was still very concerned.
- Joseph Lovett
'To Quote A Queer'
- Joseph Lovett
'To Quote A Queer'
Conservative Christians and gay-rights activists unite to condemn transgender marriage bill (Hong Kong)
Jennifer Ngo and Linda Yeung
http://www.scmp.com
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ezs note: WTF????? (sigh...)
http://www.scmp.com
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ezs note: WTF????? (sigh...)
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