23 October 2019
Donald Trump - The latest on the Trump impeachment inquiry
Meg Wagner, Aimee Lewis
CNN
CNN
ezs note: It's nice, but the center should be orange!
please press: www.cnn.com
note: As usual, the press is very rapid. so, if you can, please check on this frequently.
note: As usual, the press is very rapid. so, if you can, please check on this frequently.
22 October 2019
SPECIAL - White Note Pad - (manga)
“(She) was above all things a projector of works in the face of nature, and a modifier of nature itself. A road to be made, a tower to be built, a harbour to be constructed, a river to be trained and guided in its channel – these were the problems with which (her) mind was continually occupied; and for these and similar ends (she)
travelled the world for more than half a century, like an artist, notebook in hand.” (italics mine)
Robert Louis Stevenson
From the outset, White Note Pad presents me with a difficulty that challenges the reader. Or at least those readers of my variety; we all have a stroke to contend with. But Tomoko Yamashita plumbs the depths most deftly.
In the beginning, we see Hana, outside, and climbing small snow mountains. Her face shows forth a bit of a square jawline; at the beginning, I mistake her being a transgender young woman. Rather, Hana is switched with an older man, a common trope. When she gets to work, however, she shows a confident demeanor. When a coworker asks what she would like to wear, Hana says black. (1) Kine, on the other hand, is really a mess. His hair is knotted, his body in an overall. When the switch took place, he spent some time in the hospital. He lost his job at an auto mechanic's shop.
When they wake up, however, they both are sweating. Hana's just better at it - at least at first.
The two meet up at what appears to be a swanky coffeeshop. As usual, Kine is the odd man out here, hair and clothing unkempt. Conversely, Hana looks the part, stylish, not a hair out of place in her outfit. Once again, the two look curious. After Kine vents out a bit, Hana has a plan: the magazine works for has a need for some part-timers. This way, they'll get to see each other, and make plans for the future. It seems like a good plan.
However, Hana's perfect plans slowly, slowly start to unravel. It starts with an offhand remark, "I just can't be by myself". Standing alone, you might not discern the comment. But notice the opening scene. Hana is not walking on the sidewalk, where the snow has been plowed, a sensible path. Rather, she mounts the small mountains of snow - but not with confidence, rather with abandon. Kine, on the other hand, walks sensibly. He has gone through some rough times, and has lived through scars, but muddles through.
I think that you well know by now that I really don't care for giving away all of the secrets, so you'll understand if I don't. However, I will get through some of the technical work. Ms. Yamashita happily avoids the busywork on the cover, preferring rather a spare Hana, with warts on parade. Another scene where Yamashita does her best work is the scene of the angry ocean. Hana says in these scenes "My mind and body..." but rather should be saying "My mind or body..."
And the seas roar.
When they wake up, however, they both are sweating. Hana's just better at it - at least at first.
The two meet up at what appears to be a swanky coffeeshop. As usual, Kine is the odd man out here, hair and clothing unkempt. Conversely, Hana looks the part, stylish, not a hair out of place in her outfit. Once again, the two look curious. After Kine vents out a bit, Hana has a plan: the magazine works for has a need for some part-timers. This way, they'll get to see each other, and make plans for the future. It seems like a good plan.
However, Hana's perfect plans slowly, slowly start to unravel. It starts with an offhand remark, "I just can't be by myself". Standing alone, you might not discern the comment. But notice the opening scene. Hana is not walking on the sidewalk, where the snow has been plowed, a sensible path. Rather, she mounts the small mountains of snow - but not with confidence, rather with abandon. Kine, on the other hand, walks sensibly. He has gone through some rough times, and has lived through scars, but muddles through.
I think that you well know by now that I really don't care for giving away all of the secrets, so you'll understand if I don't. However, I will get through some of the technical work. Ms. Yamashita happily avoids the busywork on the cover, preferring rather a spare Hana, with warts on parade. Another scene where Yamashita does her best work is the scene of the angry ocean. Hana says in these scenes "My mind and body..." but rather should be saying "My mind or body..."
And the seas roar.
1- In Japan black can also symbolize experience, as opposed to white, which symbolizes naiveté. The black belt in martial arts symbolizes experience, while a white belt is worn by novices.[59] Japanese men traditionally wear a black kimono with some white decoration on their wedding day. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black
20 October 2019
19 October 2019
South Carolina - 50 years after LGBTQ uprising, Charleston faith community hopes for more progress
lead story -The Supreme Court Doesn’t Understand Transgender People
Donald Trump - Conservative lawyers call for President Trump’s impeachment
Press
cleveland.com
cleveland.com
ezs note
This is not about conservatives.
This is not about liberals.
This is not about Republicans.
This is not about Democrats.
This is not about minor parties, or none at all.
However, it is about children, the disabled, the poor.
And it is about that virus, Donald Trump.
Call your Representative.
Call your Senators.
And if you haven't registered yet, do so now.
please press: www.cleveland.com
18 October 2019
lead story - Prison workers under investigation for allegedly mocking transgender inmates in private Facebook groups
Donald Trump - There Is No Plan B for ISIS Prisoners
17 October 2019
Donald Trump - Gordon Sondland, E.U. Envoy, Testifies That Trump Delegated Ukraine Policy to Giuliani
Nicholas Fandos, Michael S. Schmidt
The New York Times
The New York Times
Gordon Sondland
please press: www.nytimes.com
SPECIAL - Elijah Cummings - Elijah Cummings 1951 - 2019
16 October 2019
civil rightsv- Matthew Shepard’s Parents Assail Trump Administration on Gay Rights
Arkansas - ARTBEAT: V.L. Cox's 'Break Glass' exhibit back in Arkansas from U.S. tour
lead story - Federal judge overturns ObamaCare transgender protections
Donald Trump - Never-Before-Seen Trump Tax Documents Show Major Inconsistencies
15 October 2019
lead story - NEW DETAILS: Transgender bathroom issue riles Pickens parents
Donald Trump - Trump’s Efforts to Push Ukraine Toward a Biden Inquiry: A Timeline
Weiyi Cai, K.K. Rebecca Lai, Alicia Parlapiano, Jugal K. Patel, Kenneth P. Vogel (and others)
The New York Times
The New York Times
imPEACHment (get it? Oh, never mind...)
please press: www.nytimes.com
ezs note: Are all the President's machinations a bit dizzying? The timeline may be helpful. The hotlinks are especially informative.
14 October 2019
Donald Trump - Inside Trump’s Botched Attempt to Hire Trey Gowdy
Maggie Haberman, Annie Karni
The New York Times
The New York Times
Trey Gowdy (R-SC)
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0d/Trey_Gowdy_official_congressional_photo.jpg
please press: www.nytimes.com
13 October 2019
Connecticut - A gay rights case in D.C., and a conversation in Connecticut
lead story - Transphobic flyers highlight fears among transgender community in Des Moines
Andrea May Sahouri
Des Moines Register
Des Moines Register
Des Moines, IA (1851)
please press: www.desmoinesregister.com
Donald Trump - James Comey Would Like to Help
12 October 2019
civil rights - I listened to the Supreme Court argue about my rights as a trans person. I have never felt more frustrated.
New Jersey - U.S. Supreme Court will decide if someone can be fired for being gay or transgender. This is N.J.’s law.
lead story - Bradford church sets transgender worship and workshop
Donald Trump - Trump's losses mount in stunning day of setbacks
11 October 2019
Mexico - In Juárez, A Migrant Shelter Offers Refuge For LGBTQ Asylum Seekers
Mallory Falk
KERA News
KERA News
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
painting, 1850s (artist unknown)
Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe de los Manso
civil rights - ICE says Mexican citizen who confessed to shooting transgender woman in Dallas was deported in 2010
Minnesota - UMN grad student recognized for poem exploring transgender confinement
lead story - Protesters interrupt CNN LGBTQ town hall to highlight plight of black transgender women
Kate Sullivan
CNN
CNN
Washington DC
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Donald Trump - The latest on the Trump impeachment inquiry
Bianca Britton, Mike Hayes, Brian Ries, Fernando Alfonso III (and many others)
CNN
CNN
please press: www.cnn.com
ezs note: This is a rolling, fast-paced investigation. If you have the time, you might want to review it more than once.
10 October 2019
Donald Trump - The Trump Impeachment Inquiry: Latest Updates
Press
The New York Times
The New York Times
please press: www.nytimes.com
ezs note: Please read the impeachment, the indictment, and the letter.
ezs note: Please read the impeachment, the indictment, and the letter.
09 October 2019
South Dakota - ACLU, South Dakota attorney general at odds over Supreme Court case
lead story - Transgender surgery linked with better long-term mental health, study shows
Donald Trump - Editorial: Trump’s betrayal of the Kurds was the president at his malignant and incompetent worst
08 October 2019
lead story - Trans activist Samantha Boucher to manage U.S. Senate campaign
Donald Trump - Ukraine witness Gordon Sondland barred from testifying at impeachment hearing – live updates
Emily Tillett, Kathryn Watson, Stefan Becket
CBS News
CBS News
ezs note: (Donald Trump) You may speak now. Nothing to say? Okay, see you later.
please press: www.cbsnews.com
06 October 2019
Donald Trump - These Republicans May Not Endorse an Impeachment Inquiry. But They Aren’t Saying No.
Sheryl Gay Stolberg
The New York Times
The New York Times
Reno, NV
please press: www.nytimes.com
ezs note: If you live in a Republican district, call, e-write, or if they come to your area, visit her/him directly and urge her/him to vote 'YES' on impeachment. And gently remind her/him that you CAN vote if she/he goes the other way.
05 October 2019
civil rights - Conversion Therapy Tied to Suicide Attempts by Transgender People, Massive New Study Shows
South Carolina - SC Pride Has Made Strides Over 30 Years But More Support Sought for LGBTQ Issues
lead story - ‘Are you afraid of dying?’ Transgender woman attacked in Dallas tells her story for the first time
Lauren McGaughy
The Dallas Morning News
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The Dallas Morning News
Dallas, TX
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/TexasCentennialBuildings1_%281_of_1%29.jpg
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Donald Trump - 2nd Official Is Weighing Whether to Blow the Whistle on Trump’s Ukraine Dealings
Michael S. Schmidt, Adam Goldman
The New York Times
The New York Times
Whistle (anyone willing to blow? Please?)
please press: www.nytimes.com
04 October 2019
Delaware - Support group for parents and families of transgender children forming in Delaware
lead story - MaineCare to Provide Coverage for Transgender Medical Care
Donald Trump - READ: Text messages between US diplomats and Ukrainians released by House Democrats
Transcript
CNN
CNN
ezs note: See also Politico.com's text here. (referred to on page 8 of text)
please press: www.cnn.com
Bill Taylor: "As I said on the phone, I think it's crazy to withhold security assistance for help with a political campaign." (page 9)
03 October 2019
Malta - Church school teaching practice an ‘amazing’ experience, says transgender woman
civil rights - For LGBT people, the courage to live openly changes hearts and minds | Opinion
Virginia - Danica Roem speaks on intersectionality, transgender involvement in politics
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lead story - This transgender man created resources for trans men of color in the DMV #ForTheCulture
Donald Trump - Judge Andrew Napolitano: Trump’s call with Ukraine president manifests criminal and impeachable behavior
Andrew P. Napolitano
FOX News\
FOX News\
ezs note: Yup. Even Napolitano can't stand him anymore.
please press: www.foxnews.com
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