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29 November 2019
civil rights - Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair Launches Campaign for Stronger Municipal Protections for LGBTQ Community
Iowa - Iowa GOP lawmaker calls flying of trans flag above Capitol an act of the 'Rainbow Jihad'
Morgan Gstatler
The Hill
The Hill
Rep. Skyler Wheeler (R-IA)
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?
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
27 November 2019
The Gambia (and others) - Rape Prosecution Must Drive the New Rohingya Genocide Court Case
Susan Hutchinson
PassBlue
PassBlue
Banjul, The Gambia
(President and Mrs. Obama visiting)
please press: www.passblue.com
ezs note: It's about halfway down, but transgender people are being harassed.
Labels:
court case,
drive,
genocide,
prosecution,
rape,
Rohingya,
Susan Hutchinson,
The Gambia
Location:
Banjul, The Gambia
civil rights - Civil rights agency slams Trump admin over LGBTQ policies
Julie Moreau
NBC News
NBC News
Lyndon Johnson signs the Kerner Commission report
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.
lead story - Woman sues Philadelphia pharmacy for outing her as transgender, HIV-positive
Labels:
HIV-positive,
Nina Feldman,
outing,
pharmacy,
Philadelphia,
prescription drugs,
sues,
transgender,
woman
Location:
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Donald Trump - Impeachment inquiry live updates: White House faces Sunday deadline on participating in Judiciary Committee hearing
26 November 2019
*** SPECIAL *** - Trump met with ex-Clinton pollster Mark Penn to discuss impeachment
Jeremy Diamond
CNN
CNN
IS THIS THE END?
(oh, gawd, I hope so!)
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Donald_Trump_August_19%2C_2015_%28cropped%29.jpg
please press: www.cnn.com
Labels:
discuss,
Donald Trump,
ex-Clinton,
impeachment,
Jeremy Diamond,
Mark Penn,
pollster
Location:
Washington, DC, USA
Wyoming - Wyoming Hate Watch shines needed spotlight on bigotry
Kerry Drake
WyoFile
WyoFile
Casper, WY
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.
Labels:
\Michael McDaniel,
bigotry,
Kerry Drake,
needed,
shines,
spotlight,
Wyoming Hate Watch
Location:
Casper, WY, USA
lead story - Scarlett Johansson says she 'mishandled' controversy over transgender role in 'Rub & Tug'
Donald Trump - What the latest impeachment polls really tell us
25 November 2019
Taiwan - Taiwan’s Historic Pride Parade Is Celebration For Asia And Reminder That The Fight Isn’t Over
Labels:
Asia,
celebration,
fight,
historic,
isn’t over,
Nick Aspinwall,
pride parade,
reminder,
Taiwan
Location:
Taipei, Taiwan
Ohio - Transgender individuals in central Ohio have hard time finding work
Rob Sneed
WCMH
WCMH
Columbus, OH
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/98/Columbus_City_Hall_%2816095449327%29.jpg
please press: www.nbc4i.com
lead story - First transgender Rhodes scholar named in diverse 2020 class
AP
The Guardian
The Guardian
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
(Hera Jay Brown's home university)
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f7/The_Hill_at_UT_Knoxville_in_the_1800s.jpg
please press: www.theguardian.com
ezs note: Congratulations, Hera!
24 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 one item 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 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
Maryland - Can Cummings’ successor continue his pro-LGBTQ legacy?
Philip van Slooten
Washington Blade
Washington Blade
Ellicott City, MD
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c7/Main_Street_Bridge%2C_Ellicott_City%2C_MD.jpg
please press: www.washingtonblade.com
lead story - Transgender women inmates sue Colorado, claiming harassment, violence
Dennis Romero
NBC News
NBC News
Ordway, CO
Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f7/Arkansas_Valley_Correctional_Facility.JPG
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
NJ.com
Manasquan Borough, NJ
(part of New Jersey's 4th district)
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ac/ManasquanBoroughHallByLuigiNovi1-9.24.06.jpg
please press: www.nj.com
Labels:
2020,
Democrats,
Donald Trump,
hurt,
impeachment,
Jonathan D. Salant,
Manasquan,
New Jersey,
saying
Location:
Manasquan, NJ, USA
23 November 2019
lead story - Wardrobe Update: Clothing Exchange Caters To Transgender Youth
Ann Thompson
NPR
NPR
Cincinnati, OH
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/db/Cincinnati-procter-and-gamble-headquarters.jpg
please press: www.npr.org
Labels:
Ann Thompson,
caters,
clothing,
exchange,
Nancy Dawson,
Transgender Youth,
Tristan Vaught,
update,
wardrobe
Location:
Cincinnati, OH, USA
Donald Trump - Trump essentially admitted on live TV to doing the thing he's accused of in the impeachment inquiry
22 November 2019
Florida - Wednesday vigil at Cascades Park aims to ensure transgender lives lost aren't forgotten
Labels:
aims,
aren't,
Cascades Park,
ensure,
forgotten,
lost,
Nada Hassman,
transgender lives,
vigil,
Wednesday
Location:
Tallahassee, FL, USA
lead story - Outcry as Japanese TV Show Mocks Transgender Woman
Donald Trump - Fiona Hill nails the Democrats' case
Stephen Collinson
CNN
CNN
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.
21 November 2019
lead story - Lawmakers mark Transgender Day of Remembrance, highlighting transphobia, grim stats
Labels:
grim,
highlighting,
Karma Allen,
lawmakers,
mark,
stats,
Transgender Day of Remembrance,
transphobia
Location:
Atlanta, GA, USA
Donald Trump - Key Moments From Sondland, Cooper and Hale Testimony
Michael D. Shear, Peter Baker
The New York Times
The New York Times
please press: www.nytimes.com
ezs note: See also 'The Daily' a video spot lasting about 27 minutes.
20 November 2019
civil rights - Marginalizing transgender Americans is wrong, and dangerous
Missouri - LGBTQ legislation passes in City Hall
lead story - Transgender Day of Remembrance: At least 22 trans people killed in 2019
19 November 2019
New Hampshire - Rochester elects first openly transgender person to a New Hampshire city council
Labels:
city council,
elects,
first,
New Hampshire,
openly,
Palana Belken,
Rochester,
transgender person
Location:
Rochester, NH, USA
lead story - New Michigan rules allow transgender people to easily change gender on driver's license
Labels:
allow,
change,
driver's license,
easily,
gender,
Michigan,
rules,
transgender people
Location:
Lansing, MI, USA
18 November 2019
lead story - At least 22 transgender people have been killed this year. But numbers don't tell the full story
Labels:
22,
Bailey Reeves,
Bee Love Slater,
Chynal Lindsey,
Dana Martin,
Harmeet Kaur,
killed,
numbers,
story,
this year,
transgender people
Location:
Dallas, TX, USA
Donald Trump - Impeachment Investigators Exploring Whether Trump Lied to Mueller
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
Donald Trump - Republican congressman calls new details about Trump revealed in impeachment testimony 'alarming'
Labels:
alarming,
congressman,
Devan Cole,
Donald Trump,
impeachment,
new details,
Republican,
revealed,
testimony
Location:
Washington, DC, USA
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.
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