24 December 2019
New Hampshire - NH schools shift focus of anti-discrimination policies to transgender students
lead story - Missing transgender teen was misidentified by KC police. Here’s why it matters.
Kaitlyn Schwers
The Kansas City Star
The Kansas City Star
Kansas City, MO
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please press: www.kansascity.com
Donald Trump - Letters to the Editor: Mitch McConnell can’t defend Trump, so he’s covering up for him
23 December 2019
Goodbye Ray...
😔
ezs note: For those of you who read this blog regularly, I am sad to report that Ray Thomas died recently. He was one of the most decent men I know of. I will miss him terribly.
To honor Ray, or to honor someone who is struggling with Alzheimer's, go to Alzheimer's Association.
Thanks.
civil rights - Abortion. Transgender rights. Voting access. Polarizing issues could dominate statehouse agendas in 2020.
Tim Craig, Emily Wax-Thibodeaux
The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Ohio statehouse
please press: www.washingtonpost.com
Kentucky - LGBTQ platform launches workplace trans inclusivity training
Haley Cawthon
Louisville Business First
Louisville Business First
Louisville, KY
Heine Brothers' Coffee
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please press: www.bizjournals.com/louisville
lead story - Transgender Woman Sues Miss United States Of America Pageant
Donald Trump - House counsel suggests Trump could be impeached again
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22 December 2019
Mississippi - Observing Transgender Day of Remembrance in Mississippi
lead story - In the state that passed HB2, two transgender candidates running for legislative seats
Donald Trump - White House official directed hold on Ukraine aid shortly after Trump’s July 25 call with Zelensky
Toluse Olorunnipa
The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Kiev (Kyiv), Ukraine
(roughly center, 1804)
please press: www.washingtonpost.com
21 December 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 Shorette
60 Starkel Road
Apartment 60, #110
06117
civil rights - Federal judge orders sweeping reforms of treatment of transgender inmates in all Illinois prisons
Angie Leventis Lourgos
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
East St. Louis, IL
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please press: www.chicagotribune.com
Vermont - Pride Center of Vermont to celebrate 20th anniversary of civil unions victory
Press
VTDigger
VTDigger
Burlington, VT
please press: vtdigger.org
ezs note: The December 13 event is over, but there is a plethora of events going on. You can see what's happening at pridecentervt.org.
lead story - Maya Forstater: Woman loses tribunal over transgender tweets
20 December 2019
civil rights - 10 LGBTQ Moments that Defined 2019
Washington (state) - Police make arrest in death of transgender teen in Washington state
lead story - Transgender worker suing Nike for $1.1 million cites pronoun abuses
Donald Trump - Christianity Today, an influential evangelical magazine, says Trump ‘should be removed from office’
19 December 2019
Nebraska - 'We're here and we're Nebraskans' — Lincoln responds to Westboro Baptist Church picket
Chris Dunker
Lincoln Journal-Star
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Lincoln Journal-Star
Lincoln, NE
please press:
Donald Trump - Trump Should Be Removed from Office
Mark Galli
Christianity Today
Christianity Today
Christ Crucified, Giotto
please press: www.christianitytoday.com
ezs note: While the differences between my own views and theirs are quite opposite, the fact that Christianity Today came out so boldly is quite refreshing.
18 December 2019
17 December 2019
16 December 2019
Kentucky - Kentucky bill would let students sue over transgender bathroom use
Gwen Aviles
NBC News
NBC News
Frenchville, KY
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please press: www.nbcnews.com
lead story - Transgender homeless Americans find few protections in the law
Jonah DeChants
The Conversation
The Conversation
video credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpAyivaT-XE
please press: theconversation.com
ezs note: To read a more scholarly paper, see HERE. (page 9-33)
Donald Trump - READ: The House Judiciary Committee's Trump Impeachment Report
Staff
NPR
NPR
example of report
please press: www.npr.org
ezs note: To read the report directly, press HERE.
15 December 2019
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:
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 Shorette
60 Starkel Road
Apartment 60, #110
06117
South Africa - Through dysphoria to a doctoral degree
Carla Bernardo
University of Cape Town News
University of Cape Town News
Cape Town, South Africa
please press: www.news.uct.ac.za
civil rights - Opinion: Does America Really Value Equality? What Women and Transgender People Might Say
North Dakota - LGBTQ people are more likely to attempt suicide, but one friend can make the difference
Kim Hyatt
West Central Tribune
West Central Tribune
Fargo, ND
please press: www.wctrib.com
ezs note: Once again, the phone number is 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK) If you need help, give them a call!
lead story - Man tells judge he regrets punching transgender woman in face, gets 75 days in jail
Aimee Green
Oregon Live
Oregon Live
Portland, OR
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please press: www.oregonlive.com
ezs note: Mr. Gonzalez - I'm glad you feel sorry for your actions. But I'm also glad you served 75 days to think about it. Hopefully, this WON'T happen again.
Donald Trump - 'Subversion of constitutional order': Nadler slams McConnell for coordinating with White House on Senate impeachment trial
Chandelis Duster, Aileen Graef, Kevin Bohn
CNN
CNN
painting of Constitutional Convention
Junius Brutus Stearns, 1787
please press: www.cnn.com
13 December 2019
Philippines - Philippines president appoints transgender woman to government
civil rights - Why Democrats just gave away their best chance at ending the trans military ban
Delaware - No place for discrimination in health care or insurance industry
lead story - More transgender men seeking care, psychosocial burden decreasing
Donald Trump - Donald Trump keeps making history -- but not how he wants to
12 December 2019
civil rights - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FAIRNESS FOR ALL ACT
North Carolina - Bars became a safe place during a decade of change for the N.C. LGBTQ+ community
lead story - Vandals Deface Mural Honoring Transgender Community In Dallas
Donald Trump - Report: Trump’s Ukraine Extortion Scheme Was Financed by Russians
11 December 2019
Myanmar/US - Miss Universe celebrates its first openly gay contestant
civil rights - Amid outcry, Seattle Public Library weighs decision to provide venue for ‘radical feminist’ event criticized as anti-trans
Crystal Paul
The Seattle Times
The Seattle Times
Seattle Public Library
Seattle, WA
please press: www.seattletimes.com\
West Virginia - Carmichael backs proposed LGBTQ non-discrimination act
Steven Allen Adams
The Weirton Daily Times
The Weirton Daily Times
Weirton, WV
please press: www.weirtondailytimes.com
ezs note: I know that there are Republicans who feel they are treated unfairly. It's a bitter pill to swallow, but there are transgender people who are treated unfairly, even horribly. But there are those like Mitch Carmichael who have championed transgender causes. Well done, Mitch.
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Donald Trump - Trump assaults facts to survive impeachment
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