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17 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
Labels:
article,
clothing,
Emily's Virtual Rocket,
lightly used,
one item
Location:
Tokyo, Japan
civil rights - Hillary Clinton says trans rights are a “legitimate concern” for cis women
Pennsylvania - Transgender ex-cashier sues Dunkin' Donuts, saying managers let coworkers and patrons harass her, then fired her
Elliot C. McLaughlin
CNN
CNN
Bethlehem, PA
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/07/Star_of_Bethlehem_Main_Street_2382px.jpg
please press: www.cnn.com
lead story - Utah transgender woman says Driver License Division forced her to remove her makeup for photo
16 November 2019
civil rights - 'This Isn't Just About a Pronoun.' Teachers and Trans Students Are Clashing Over Whose Rights Come First
Katie Reilly
Time
Time
Brownsburg, IN
please press: time.com
ezs note: I do hate to rain on Mr. Kluge's parade, but there is a Christian school in the very same town! While I do respect Christian values, (even though I strongly disagree with the particulars) if you're gonna teach in a public school, there are certain standards which you have to follow. And you didn't. And you got fired.
Good.
North Dakota - ND takes new approach to behavioral health
Minot Daily News
Jill Schramm
Jill Schramm
Bismarck, SD
please press: www.minotdailynews.com
ezs note: It's down a bit, but the seminar does contain a seminar on transgender issues. If you live in south-central North Dakota (Bismarck), it might be wise to show up.
lead story - These trans people made history in 2019
Donald Trump - Trump Is Writing His Own Articles of Impeachment
15 November 2019
Alabama - Alabama transgender women of color selected for fellowship
Eddie Burkhalter
Alabama Political Reporter
Alabama Political Reporter
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
please press: www.alreporter.com
lead story - For 16 Transgender Hockey Players, a Groundbreaking Weekend
Danielle Allentuck
The New York Times
The New York Times
Matthews Arena (ice hockey)
Boston, MA
please press: www.nytimes.com
Donald Trump - Live C-SPAN 2 coverage of Marie Yovanovich
Labels:
C-SPAN 2,
coverage,
Donald Trump,
live,
Marie Yovanovich
Location:
Washington, DC, USA
14 November 2019
Donald Trump - Impeachment Hearings, Ukraine, Denmark: Your Thursday Briefing
13 November 2019
South Carolina - SC transgender woman’s experience raises questions about bathroom accommodations
Stefany Bornman
CBS17
CBS17
Boiling Springs, SC
(sorry, best I could come up with)
please press: www.cbs17.com
lead story - Transgender Awareness Week starts today. Here's what you should know
Donald Trump - CNN LIVE: Trump impeachment inquiry hearings
Labels:
Donald Trump,
hearings,
impeachment,
inquiry
Location:
Washington, DC, USA
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.
Location:
Tokyo, Japan
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
Labels:
Ari Sen,
Don De Luce,
Donald Trump,
embellished,
face,
fake,
Laura Strickler,
official,
résumé,
senior,
Time cover
Location:
Washington, DC, USA
11 November 2019
Donald Trump - Trump rages about impeachment on Twitter, but he has Republicans to blame for the rules
Labels:
blame,
continue,
crusade,
Donald Trump,
impeachment,
Kurt Bardella,
rages,
Republicans,
rules,
Twitter
Location:
Washington, DC, USA
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
Wisconsin - Server in Wisconsin fired for refusing to serve anti-transgender customers
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
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.
Labels:
banned,
choice,
locker room,
Nashua man,
objecting,
Planet Fitness,
transgender woman
Location:
Nashua, NH, USA
lead story - The Texas Attorney General Promised to Remember My Transgender Son. His Recent Actions Show He's Forgotten
Labels:
actions,
Amber Briggle,
Attorney General,
forgotten,
promised,
recent,
remember,
show,
Texas,
transgender son
Location:
Dallas, TX, USA
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
Labels:
Domenico Montanaro,
Donald Trump,
elections,
GOP,
hoped,
impeachment,
not boost,
show,
Tuesday
Location:
Washington, DC, USA
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
Labels:
admits,
changes,
diplomat,
Donald Trump,
Jeremy Herb,
key,
Marshall Cohen,
quid pro quo,
testimony,
Ukraine
Location:
Paris, France
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
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