09 May 2019
Cuba - Cuba cancels annual Conga Against Homophobia parade
civil rights - Transgender People’s Rights Are in Peril
lead story - Transgender Chicagoans say police encounters can be dehumanizing. A new report says CPD is failing them.
08 May 2019
lead story - One of the two suspects in the Colorado school shooting is female, reportedly transgender
Zachary Halaschak
Washington Examiner
Washington Examiner
Caïn, Henri Vidal, 1896
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3b/Paris_Tuileries_Garden_Facepalm_statue.jpg
please press: www.washingtonexaminer.com
ezs note: Okay... if the results prove to be true, we all need to take a deep breath. Remember, there are constructive ways to move this country forward. This is not an exhaustive list; it's just a sampling:
- If you are old enough (18) REGISTER and VOTE
- Speak at your local library
- Bug your Congressperson (email/snailmail/in person)
- Peacefully protest
- If your man/woman is a douche, remember, you can run
07 May 2019
lead story - Transgender health discrimination claim against Iowa State may be settled for $28,000
06 May 2019
lead story - Transgender teens in schools with bathroom restrictions are at higher risk of sexual assault, study says
05 May 2019
Trump Says Kentucky Derby Ruling Was ‘Not a Good One’
Sandra E. Garcia
The New York Times
The New York Times
ezs note: Wow... you know so much... plus horse racing? Oh, Donald, you're such the genius...
please press: www.nytimes.com
Chile - Chile’s day of women
civil rights -We can protect LGBTQ people and religious freedom. Pete Buttigieg and Utah show the way.
Nevada - NEVADA DMV INTRODUCES GENDER NEUTRAL OPTION
lead story - Attack on transgender woman in downtown Denver under investigation
04 May 2019
Barbados - HIV PrEP – The morals Police are allowing new infections
Nastassia Rambarran
Stabroek News
Georgetown, Barbados
George Washington house (!)
please press: www.stabroeknews.com
civil rights - Trump Administration Strengthens ‘Conscience Rule’ for Health Care Workers
Margot Sanger-Katz
The New York Times
The New York Times
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please press: www.nytimes.com
Connecticut - Court ruling on Olympic runner continues debate from Connecticut high schools to powerlifting championships over intersex, transgender athletes
lead story - Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds Signs Bill with Discriminatory, Anti-Transgender Provision
03 May 2019
civil rights - Three LGBTQ job discrimination cases could have wider consequences for everyone
Kentucky - Guest column: Henderson 'Fairness' law unfair, unnecessary
Richard Nelson, Robby Mills
The Gleaner
The Gleaner
ezs note: Uh, yeah. And if Henderson voters have any sense, they will make Robby Mills a former state senator.
please press: www.thegleaner.com
lead story - Transgender woman of African descent makes history in Brazil
Felipe Alface
Washington Blade
Washington Blade
São Paulo, Brazil
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/P%C3%A1tio_do_Col%C3%A9gio_in_S%C3%A3o_Paulo.jpg
please press: www.washingtonblade.com
02 May 2019
lead story - Semenya ruling could have impact on transgender, intersex athletes
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01 May 2019
Donald Trump - Trump Lashes Out on Twitter Over Firefighters’ Support of Biden
Eileen Sullivan
The New York Times
The New York Times
ezs note: Oh, Donald, you're such a... Donald. (I couldn't think of anything lower...)
please press: www.nytimes.com
Malta - Malta’s wellbeing foundation joins European LGBTIQ network
Press
Times of Malta
Times of Malta
Valletta, Malta
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please press: www.timesofmalta.com
Minnesota - Two 'Teacher of the Year' recipients skipped the White House ceremony: 'Speak up if you don’t agree with something'
lead story - Wisconsin, Illinois Sued Over Transgender Name-Change Laws
30 April 2019
civil rights - Northern Va. school systems declare support of transgender student in legal fight
John Bowden
The Hill
The Hill
Fairfax, VA
(Fairfax Court House, June 1863)
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/Fairfax_court_house_during_the_Civil_War.jpg
please press: thehill.com
South Carolina/California - California Adds South Carolina to the State-Funded Travel Ban
lead story - Iowans call on Reynolds to reject 'unjust' transgender health amendment
29 April 2019
Israel - Dozens of Protesters Demand Israel Enable Transgender Teen's Return to School
civil rights - Lawsuit Alleges Connecticut Correctional Officials Refused To Treat Transgender Prisoner
Kansas - Capitol Update: Rep. Woodard says it’s time for legislature to act on discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Kansans
lead story - How To Support Your Transgender Employees
28 April 2019
Iceland/Brunei - Iceland Cosigns Statement Against Brutal, Discriminatory Law in Brunei
civil rights - Honduran Transgender Woman Granted Asylum
Tennessee - Charles Key Needs to Go to the Bathroom. Tennessee Won’t Let Him Because He’s Trans.
lead story - Stuck on the sidelines: A transgender powerlifter fights for the right to compete
27 April 2019
Guyana/UK - UK nudges Guyana on death penalty, gay rights
civil rights - HHS Budget Would Fund Discrimination at Expense of Civil Rights Enforcement
Sharita Gruberg
Center for American Progress
Center for American Progress
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
Health and Human Services
please press: www.americanprogress.org
Oklahoma - White Supremacist Gets Life Sentence for Black Trans Woman's Murder
lead story - An employer's religion should not justify discrimination against transgender workers
26 April 2019
Ghana - Actor Prince David Osei attacks gays and lesbians
Press
Ghanaweb
Ghanaweb
Accra, Ghana
please press: www.ghanaweb.com
ezs note: Well, Mr. Osei certainly has the right to express his opinion. However, we have the right not to buy his crap.
civil rights - The Three-Letter Word That Triggered a Revolution
Alabama - ALABAMA DEPUTY PLACED ON LEAVE FOR ALLEGEDLY MAKING ANTI-LGBTQ COMMENTS ABOUT BULLIED TEEN WHO TOOK OWN LIFE
Jason Murdock
Newsweek
Newsweek
Huntsville, AL
please press: www.newsweek.com
ezs note: If the allegations against the trooper prove to be true, let's hope that the Huntsville board has the sense to put him permanently "on leave".
lead story - Iowa Senate Republicans propose banning use of Medicaid dollars on transgender surgery
Tony Leys, Barbara Rodriguez
Des Moines Register
Des Moines Register
Imogene, Iowa
please press: www.desmoinesregister.com
25 April 2019
Canada/Brunei - Transgender teenager from Brunei seeks asylum in Canada
civil rights - HHS nearing plan to roll back transgender protections
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