02 November 2019
01 November 2019
What I'm thinkin'...
It's very close to Election Day, and for my friends in West Hartford, I'd like to offer my thoughts to you. First of all, the town council. Over the past two years, the council has offered good, decent stewardship. I have no complaint about that. However, a little tinkering is always a good thing. Shari Cantor has done a great job as mayor. However, Carol Blanks is the one I am most excited about. She was a former leader in Local 1199, and despite what you may have heard, money is not all you hear about. For me, it's all about respect, and wearing what you want to wear. When I was working, Local 1199 went to bat for me, and I respect that.
When I went to a candidates' meeting I attended a few years ago, I met Leon Davidoff. Now, please don't get me wrong. Leon is a good guy. However, when I brought up some of the issues we share, I couldn't help but be nonplussed. I choose to vote for Janee P. Woods/Weber. She champions for the whole of West Hartford.
Now to the board of education. All four candidates talk the talk, but only one - Amanda Aronson - has walked the arts walk. She is a docent of the New Britain Museum of American Art, small in stature but gigantic what it shows forth. Ms. Aronson will show forth that leadership when the board of education crafts its curriculum.
But, wherever you are, VOTE!
Donald Trump - The most important number from today's House impeachment vote
31 October 2019
30 October 2019
Donald Trump - What Vindman's testimony shows us about Trump's idea of loyalty
Paul LeBlanc
CNN
CNN
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ezs note: There seems to be a glitch in the pictures. Hopefully, it'll be fixed by tomorrow.
29 October 2019
lead story - Meghan Murphy: Canadian feminist's transgender talk stirs uproar
Press
BBC News
BBC News
Toronto, ON
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7b/-First_Canadian_Place_under_construction-3.jpg
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ezs note: How do we deal with Ms. Murphy? Well, we can write a letter to the editor. We can organize a counter-discussion. If we live in or near Toronto, we can hand out leaflets out to possible patrons which point out respectful but critical points that Murphy might not have thought of. But, fer gosh's sake, don't try to muzzle Murphy. For one thing, I believe in free speech. For another, you're just providing Murphy a megaphone. I understand it's upsetting, but take the intelligent, thoughtful course.
Donald Trump - The latest on the Trump impeachment inquiry
Meg Wagner, Sheena McKenzie, Veronica Rocha
CNN
CNN
US Capitol, interior
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/Section_through_dome_of_U.S._Capitol.jpg
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ezs note: As always, this is a fast-moving story. If you're going to be on for a while, please check back again.
28 October 2019
California - California poll workers to receive training on how to assist transgender, gender non-conforming voters
Muri Assunção
Daily News
Daily News
Mission San Diego de Alcala (1848)
San Diego, CA
please press: www.nydailynews.com
lead story - AHA News: How Does Hormone Therapy Affect Heart Health in Transgender People?
Donald Trump - Democrats moving toward next phase of impeachment inquiry with key vote
Jeremy Herb, Lauren Fox, Manu Raju, Kaitlan Collins, Pamela Brown
CNN
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CNN
ezs note: In case you've been nodding off, this is the second revolution. There are a few Democrats who are a bit wishy-washy; all of the Democrats and many of the Republicans know Trump is evil incarnate, but that doesn't mean she/he will vote that way. Put his/her feet to the fire and make them vote their consciences.
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/68/The_Revolution_vol_1_number_2_%28cropped%29.jpg
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27 October 2019
lead story - Always Removes Female Symbol From Pad Wrapper
Donald Trump - The latest on the Trump impeachment inquiry
26 October 2019
Donald Trump - Donald Trump Has a Big Problem in the Senate
25 October 2019
Donald Trump - SPECIAL - Judge says impeachment inquiry is legal and justifies disclosing grand jury material
Tammy Kupperman, Joan Biskupic, Ariane de Vogue, Manu Raju
CNN
CNN
ezs note: Uh... remember United States v. Nixon? (hee, hee!)
video credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRl95Qk21h0
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lead story - Transgender people treated ‘inhumanely’ online
Ben Hunte
BBC News
BBC News
London, UK
(Westminster Abbey, Canaletto, 1749)
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please press: www.bbc.com
Donald Trump - Bill Taylor testimony 'reverberating' among House Republicans, GOP sources say
24 October 2019
Donald Trump - The Republicans sink even lower: Matt Gaetz’s stunt outside the SCIF is despicable and dangerous
23 October 2019
Nepal - Some basic rights still a struggle for LGBTI in Nepal
civil rights - Summit provides resources, highlights needs of trans people of color
Christopher Brown
WHSV News
WHSV News
ezs note: Oh, what did I read in here - "...which highlighted the importance of the transgender community to get out the vote and show up at polls."
VOTE.
please press: www.whsv.com
Idaho - Idaho transgender inmate Adree Edmo to receive presurgical procedures after court ruling
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
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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
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