Iowa - Iowa GOP lawmaker calls flying of trans flag above Capitol an act of the 'Rainbow Jihad'

Morgan Gstatler
The Hill

Rep. Skyler Wheeler (R-IA)

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please press:  thehill.com

ezs note:  4th district of Iowa (most of Sioux County) - Ah, Skyler.  Dont'cha just love him?  No? Then may I suggest organizing the Democratic party with the goal of ousting Skyler.  Did I say it was easy? Nope.  Never said it would be.  But ousting Skyler - doesn't that sound good?  

lead story - Raoul signs onto amicus brief in support of transgender rights

Staff
The State-Journal Register

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul

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please press:  www.sj-r.com

Donald Trump - House GOP members are 'absolutely disgusted and exhausted' by Trump's behavior, former GOP congressman says

Kate Sullivan
CNN

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please press:  www.cnn.com

The Gambia (and others) - Rape Prosecution Must Drive the New Rohingya Genocide Court Case

Susan Hutchinson
PassBlue

Banjul, The Gambia

(President and Mrs. Obama visiting)

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please press:  www.passblue.com

ezs note:  It's about halfway down, but transgender people are being harassed.

civil rights - Civil rights agency slams Trump admin over LGBTQ policies

Julie Moreau
NBC News

Lyndon Johnson signs the Kerner Commission report

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please press: www.nbcnews.com

ezs note: One of the most important hotlinks is Are Rights A Reality?  Obviously, a 600-plus page tome is too much for a single reading, but it's really important. Give it a half-hour to an hour.  Thanks.

Nevada - AG Ford: Transgender inmate case could force changes in Nevada prisons

Miranda Willson
Las Vegas Sun

Las Vegas, NV

(yes, there is beauty outside the casinos)

lead story - Woman sues Philadelphia pharmacy for outing her as transgender, HIV-positive

Nina Feldman
WHYY

Philadelphia, PA

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please press:  whyy.org

Donald Trump - Impeachment inquiry live updates: White House faces Sunday deadline on participating in Judiciary Committee hearing

John Wagner
The Washington Post

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please press:  www.washingtonpost.com

*** SPECIAL *** - Trump met with ex-Clinton pollster Mark Penn to discuss impeachment

Jeremy Diamond
CNN

IS THIS THE END?

(oh, gawd, I hope so!)

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please press:  www.cnn.com

Wyoming - Wyoming Hate Watch shines needed spotlight on bigotry

Kerry Drake
WyoFile

Casper, WY

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please press:  www.wyofile.com

ezs note: Wyomingites - Today, I picked up on a very worthy guy, one who uses his computer to find out various types of cretin.  Then he shines the light on them. HARD.  Please go to Wyoming Hate Watch if you see racism, sexism or any type of foul deed.  Thanks.

lead story - Scarlett Johansson says she 'mishandled' controversy over transgender role in 'Rub & Tug'

Clémence Michallon
Independent

Scarlett Johansson

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please press:  www.independent.co.uk

Donald Trump - What the latest impeachment polls really tell us

Jennifer Rubin
The Washington Post

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please press:  www.washingtonpost.com

Taiwan - Taiwan’s Historic Pride Parade Is Celebration For Asia And Reminder That The Fight Isn’t Over

Nick Aspinwall
supChina

Presidential Office

Taipei, Taiwan

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please press:  supchina.com

civil rights - DOJ workers call out Barr over Supreme Court arguments against LGBT protections

Harper Neidig
The Hill

RFK Justice Building

Washington DC

please press:  thehill.com

Ohio - Transgender individuals in central Ohio have hard time finding work

Rob Sneed
WCMH

Columbus, OH

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please press:  www.nbc4i.com

lead story - First transgender Rhodes scholar named in diverse 2020 class

AP
The Guardian

University of Tennessee

Knoxville, TN

(Hera Jay Brown's home university)

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please press:  www.theguardian.com

ezs note:  Congratulations, Hera!

Donald Trump - House impeachment investigators reportedly have secret recordings of Trump and Rudy Giuliani, given to them by Giuliani's associate Lev Parnas

Tom Porter
Business Insider

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please press:  www.businessinsider.com

Now let me see...

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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 one item 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 - South Carolina wants to ban lifesaving medical treatments for trans kids

Anna North
Vox

Francis Marion Forest

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please press:  www.vox.com

Maryland - Can Cummings’ successor continue his pro-LGBTQ legacy?

Philip van Slooten
Washington Blade

Ellicott City, MD

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please press:  www.washingtonblade.com

lead story - Transgender women inmates sue Colorado, claiming harassment, violence

Dennis Romero
NBC News

Ordway, CO

Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility

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please press:  www.nbcnews.com

Donald Trump - Impeachment or not, Trump could hurt these N.J. Dems in 2020. And Dems are saying this.

Jonathan D. Salant
NJ.com

Manasquan Borough, NJ 

(part of New Jersey's 4th district)

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please press:  www.nj.com

lead story - Wardrobe Update: Clothing Exchange Caters To Transgender Youth

Ann Thompson
NPR

Cincinnati, OH

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please press:  www.npr.org

Donald Trump - Trump essentially admitted on live TV to doing the thing he's accused of in the impeachment inquiry

Sonam Sheth, Grace Panetta
Business Insider

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please press:  www.businessinsider.com

Florida - Wednesday vigil at Cascades Park aims to ensure transgender lives lost aren't forgotten

Nada Hassman

Tallahassee Democrat

Tallahassee, FL

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please press:  www.tallahassee.com

lead story - Outcry as Japanese TV Show Mocks Transgender Woman

Kanae Doi, Kyle Knight
Human Rights Watch

Tokyo, Japan

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please press:  www.hrw.org 

Donald Trump - Fiona Hill nails the Democrats' case

Stephen Collinson
CNN

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please press:  www.cnn.com

ezs note:  Now that the House Intelligence Committee has pretty much finished its business, it now goes to the Rules Committee to prepare a final draft.  Then the whole House takes its vote.  It's quite a dramatic thing in itself - impeachment votes are a rarity - but then the Senate takes over.  If you live in a state in which there are one or two Republican  Senators, ya gotta call, email, snail-mail, (not really recommended unless there is no other choice)  or visit directly when she/he comes to town, and urge her/him to vote YES to oust Trump.  Be polite but firm.  Bullet points are great, 3 to 5 should suffice.  If you're talking more than a minute, you're talking too long.  Others may not agree with you, but let others have their say.  If you are uncertain about whether your Senators (there are two)  are Republican, Democrat, or other, go to senate.gov.  Thanks.

lead story - Lawmakers mark Transgender Day of Remembrance, highlighting transphobia, grim stats

Karma Allen
ABC News

Atlanta, GA

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please press: https://abcnews.go.com

Donald Trump - Key Moments From Sondland, Cooper and Hale Testimony

Michael D. Shear, Peter Baker
The New York Times

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please press:  www.nytimes.com

ezs note:  See also 'The Daily' a video spot lasting about 27 minutes.

civil rights - Marginalizing transgender Americans is wrong, and dangerous

Editorial
Bangor Daily News

head of Statue Of Liberty (1885)

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please press:  bangordailynews.com

Donald Trump (2) - David Hale and Laura Cooper's testimony before House Intelligence Committee - C-SPAN3

video credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cblWMEm_e4

Missouri - LGBTQ legislation passes in City Hall

Elizabeth Orosco
Northeast News

Kansas City, MO

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please press:  northeastnews.net

lead story - Transgender Day of Remembrance: At least 22 trans people killed in 2019

Tim Fitzsimons
NBC News

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please press:  www.nbcnews.com

Donald Trump - Gordon Sondland's live testimony to the House Judiciary Committee - C-SPAN3

video credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkN4P7R5stE

civil rights - For Trans Activists, Recent Setbacks Temper Long-Term Hopes

Press
The New York Times

please press:  www.nytimes.com

Donald Trump (2) - Testimony by Amb.Kurt Volker and Tim Morrison by C-SPAN3 - House Intelligence Committee

video credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAI39mb3QaI&feature=emb_rel_pause

New Hampshire - Rochester elects first openly transgender person to a New Hampshire city council

Press
WGME

Rochester, NH

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please press:  wgme.com

ezs note:  Yay, Rochester!

lead story - New Michigan rules allow transgender people to easily change gender on driver's license

Tresa Baldas, Kristen Jordan Shamus
Detroit Free Press

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please press:  www.freep.com

Donald Trump - Live coverage of Lt. Col. Vindman and Jennifer Williams on CBSN

video credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfO2RKh8-xY

lead story - At least 22 transgender people have been killed this year. But numbers don't tell the full story

Harmeet Kaur
CNN

Dallas, TX

(lake where Chynal Lindsey was murdered)

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 please press:  www.cnn.com

Donald Trump - Impeachment Investigators Exploring Whether Trump Lied to Mueller

Charlie Savage
The New York Times

ezs note:  v.  liar.

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please press:  www.nytimes.com

Now let me see...

Credit:  https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7d/75/f5/7d75f50314ec15da1412f35eb6bcd146.jpg

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:

• 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 - Hillary Clinton says trans rights are a “legitimate concern” for cis women

Alex Bollinger
LGBTQ Nation

Hillary Clinton (D-NY)

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please press:  www.lgbtqnation.com

Pennsylvania - Transgender ex-cashier sues Dunkin' Donuts, saying managers let coworkers and patrons harass her, then fired her

Elliot C. McLaughlin
CNN

Bethlehem, PA

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please press:  www.cnn.com

lead story - Utah transgender woman says Driver License Division forced her to remove her makeup for photo

Press
The Salt Lake Tribune

Salt Lake City, UT

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please press:  www.sltrib.com

Donald Trump - Republican congressman calls new details about Trump revealed in impeachment testimony 'alarming'

Devan Cole
CNN

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please press:  www.cnn.com

civil rights - 'This Isn't Just About a Pronoun.' Teachers and Trans Students Are Clashing Over Whose Rights Come First

Katie Reilly
Time

Brownsburg, IN

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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

Bismarck, SD

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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

Scottie Andrew
CNN

Del. Danica Roem (D-VA)

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please press:  www.cnn.com

Donald Trump - Trump Is Writing His Own Articles of Impeachment

Renato Mariotti
Politico

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please press:  www.politico.com