13 November 2019
12 November 2019
SPECIAL - review of Maomarimo
When I first chose to pick Maomarimo, I was rather puzzled when Mangahere chose to put up a warning sign about proceeding any further. The editors of manga were, let's say, a bit quirky. When I read chapter nine, however, I found out exactly what they were warning me about. And it was truly disgusting.
I'm not trying to be a prissy. However, when Horikita Aoi carefully masters an art over eight chapters, only to have it flushed down the toilet, it really is disgusting.
If you want shits n' giggles, hey, have at it. However, when you seek a thoughtful examination of transgender life, you can do better.
Far better.
civil rights - Latinos and transgender people see big increases in hate crimes, FBI reports
Georgia - Georgia Republican wants to make helping transgender children a felony
John Riley
MetroWeekly
MetroWeekly
Powder Springs, GA
please press: www.metroweekly.com
ezs note: Ahem... Ginny Ehrhart (R - Powder Springs) MUST go. To the residents of Powder Springs, and of Georgia in general. this is your moment. Get together, organize, volunteer, and, if the time is right, throw your hat into the ring. I can't stand this woman. She must be thrown out of office.
lead story - What the battle over a 7-year-old trans girl could mean for families nationwide
Katelyn Burns
Vox
Vox
Coppell, TX
please press: www.vox.com
ezs note: I was reading this article when this wonderful little whopper showed up:
Up until this point, he (Younger) had been allowed to see his kids once a week for two hours and on the first, third, and fifth weekends of each month since 2017, though court testimony indicates he frequently skipped his visitation days. (emphasis mine)
Yeah, great to see your kids. Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.
(Thank you, Katelyn)
(Thank you, Katelyn)
Donald Trump - Senior Trump official embellished résumé, had face on fake Time cover
11 November 2019
Donald Trump - Trump rages about impeachment on Twitter, but he has Republicans to blame for the rules
10 November 2019
Tennessee - Nashville Set to Commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance
Jay Bohanon
Nashville Out & About
Nashville, TN
please press: outandaboutnashville.com
ezs note: If you are planning on attending, please note the directions at the beginning of the article.
lead story - Transgender at school: Transitioning during A-levels
09 November 2019
Now let me see...
As you might know, Emily's Virtual Rocket has been around a while. You'd think that I would get some fabulous clothes. Uh, not really. I get clothing, but it's male clothing.
I am not asking for a handout. What I would like is if you see an article that really moves or inspires you, sending an article of clothing would be a way of saying "thank you". Just send one item. It doesn't have to be from Saks or Cartier. In fact, sending a good lightly used item would be just as appreciated. I am very large (280 pounds/127 kilograms), but I am following Weight Watchers diligently. Here's what I'm looking for:
I am not asking for a handout. What I would like is if you see an article that really moves or inspires you, sending an article of clothing would be a way of saying "thank you". Just send one item. It doesn't have to be from Saks or Cartier. In fact, sending a good lightly used item would be just as appreciated. I am very large (280 pounds/127 kilograms), but I am following Weight Watchers diligently. Here's what I'm looking for:
- tops (not too loud or flashy)
- wig (medium to dark brown)
- slacks
- skirt (knee length)
- panties (new only, cotton preferable)
- bra (new only)
- nylons (new only)
- socks (extra-large please)
- insert into bra (C cup, no larger)
- sweater
- coat
- inexpensive necklace (long)
- inexpensive perfume
For three of the items which I specify as new, I am not calling for expense or extravagance. Family Dollar, Target, or Wal-Mart, for example, will do nicely. Here's the address:
Emily's Virtual Rocket
60 Starkel Road
Apartment 60, #110
06117
civil rights - Transgender inmate in South Dakota prison sues for civil rights violations
Shannon Marvel
The Daily Republic
The Daily Republic
South Dakota Department of Corrections penitentiary
Pierre, SD
please press: www.mitchellrepublic.com
lead story - I Served 30 Years in the Military. Trump’s Transgender Ban Calls Me Unfit
Donald Trump - The 40 wildest lines from Donald Trump's impromptu Friday press conference
Chris Cillizza
CNN
CNN
ezs note: Don't worry. It's only Donald.
(Then again...)
please press: www.cnn.com
08 November 2019
Donald Trump - Donald Trump Is All Alone
07 November 2019
civil rights - Your View by Boyertown mother of transgender man: Why we need clarity that federal law protects LGBTQ people
Nebraska - UNL community members express concerns to primary candidate Ted Carter
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lead story - Telling his story as a transgender man in transition
Donald Trump - Donald Trump to pay $2 million to settle New York Attorney General civil lawsuit against Trump Foundation and his children
Erica Orden
CNN
CNN
ezs note: I'm so glad Donald Trump is bringing honest government back to Washington.
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.
please press: www.cnn.com
06 November 2019
Portugal - Portuguese duo brings fado music out of the closet
Press
France 24
France 24
please press: www.france24.com
ezs note: To those who are unfamiliar with fado music, you can find out the basics here.
civil rights - Nashua man banned from Planet Fitness after objecting to transgender woman's locker room choice
Doug Alden
New Hampshire Union-Leader
New Hampshire Union-Leader
please press: www.unionleader.com
ezs note: There's a wee misunderstanding from the use of the word "object" in the title. Mr. Bernier did not "object". He threatened to "kill" her. Several times.
lead story - The Texas Attorney General Promised to Remember My Transgender Son. His Recent Actions Show He's Forgotten
Donald Trump - Tuesday's Elections Show Impeachment Might Not Boost GOP As Much As It Hoped
Domenico Montanaro
NPR
NPR
ezs note: Awwwww... poor Donald... (hee, hee!)
please press: https://www.npr.org
05 November 2019
Donald Trump - Key diplomat changes testimony and admits quid pro quo with Ukraine
Jeremy Herb, Marshall Cohen
CNN
CNN
ezs note: Oh, how I wish...
*not literally, of course (and yes, I do mean that)
please press: www.cnn.com
04 November 2019
03 November 2019
Donald Trump - Calif. governor hits back at Trump over wildfire criticism, threat to cut aid
Kim Bellware
The Washington Post
The Washington Post
ezs note: Oh, yeah, let's burn California... including conservative Californians!
please press: www.washingtonpost.com
02 November 2019
Help me!
As you might know, Emily's Virtual Rocket has been around a while. You'd think that I would get some fabulous clothes. Uh, not really. I get clothing, but it's male clothing.
I am not asking for a handout. What I would like is if you see an article that really moves or inspires you, sending an article of clothing would be a way of saying "thank you". Just send one item. It doesn't from Saks or Cartier. In fact, sending a good lightly used item would be just as appreciated. I am very large (280 pounds/127 kilograms), but I am following Weight Watchers diligently. Here's what I'm looking for:
I am not asking for a handout. What I would like is if you see an article that really moves or inspires you, sending an article of clothing would be a way of saying "thank you". Just send one item. It doesn't from Saks or Cartier. In fact, sending a good lightly used item would be just as appreciated. I am very large (280 pounds/127 kilograms), but I am following Weight Watchers diligently. Here's what I'm looking for:
- tops (not too loud or flashy)
- wig (medium to dark brown)
- slacks
- skirt (knee length)
- panties (new only, cotton preferable)
- bra (new only)
- nylons (new only)
- socks (extra-large please)
- insert into bra (C cup, no larger)
- sweater
- coat
- inexpensive necklace (long)
For three of the items which I specify as new, I am not calling for expense or extravagance. Family Dollar or Wal-Mart will do nicely. Here's the address:
Emily's Virtual Rocket
60 Starkel Road
Apartment 60, #110
06117
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
please press: www.cnn.com
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
please press: www.bbc.com
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
please press: www.cnn.com
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
please press: www.cnn.com
27 October 2019
lead story - Always Removes Female Symbol From Pad Wrapper
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