09 February 2020

Now let me see...



Well, I finally got it right.  After fumbling and farting, I finally found the button!  Now is the right time.  

 I live in a wheelchair, and 

I had a stroke. Therefore, it's difficult to buy clothing with my limited income.  So there are a few promises I would make to you.  If you are generous enough to make a donation,  you have a right to  expect certain obligations:

1- Any outerwear purchased will be discounted.

2-  Any leggings will be purchased at the lowest possible price.

3-  Any perfume will be purchased at the lowest possible price.

4- Any underwear will be purchased at the lowest possible price.

5-  If there is any money left, and I wish to make a donation, I will post it in a blog.

6- Since you are so generous (even a dollar is generous)  I will be sure to thank you.

Donations may be made to the right (encircled 'Donate')  >>>. Thanks.

PS - Regular donations (monthly) are especially appreciated.

Vietnam - Vietnam’s transgender citizens suffer in a grey area

Le Nga
VN Express


Hanoi, Vietnam


please press:  


civil rights - Starbucks Launches #WhatsYourName in New U.K. Ad; Bringing Patrons Into a ‘Day In the Life’ of LGBTQ+

Virginia - AN OPEN LETTER FROM SIDE BY SIDE IN SUPPORT OF VIRGINIA’S TRANSGENDER STUDENTS

lead story - Mark Schleeter: Transgender people going nowhere

Donald Trump - Trump gets an unwelcome surprise

Richard Galant
CNN


ezs note:  Surprise!  Surprise!  Surprise!


please press:  www.cnn.com


08 February 2020

Uganda - Jailed Stella Nyanzi wins 2020 Oxfam Novib/PEN International award

Press
The East African


Embassy of Uganda (US)


please press:  www.theeastafrican.co.ke

ezs note:  In the United States, politely insist on Amb. Mull Sebujja Katende release Stella Nyanzi at once from here.  For other countries, check on Wikipedia's list of ambassadors.  

civil rights - Lowell teen paving the way for transgender rights

Nicole DeFeudis
The Sun


Lowell, MA


please press:  www.lowellsun.com

ezs note:  Go, Ashton!

Oklahoma - 'It's really been a landmark year': After momentous 2019, Oklahoma City's LGBTQ community looks to future

Siali Siaosi
The Oklahoman


Oklahoma City, OK


please press:  oklahoman.com

lead story - Transgender Colorado teen pleads guilty to murder in school shooting

Kelli Dugan
KIRO


Castle Rock, CO


please press:  www.kiro7.com

ezs note:  I understand the feelings of hurt you may be feeling.  But acts of violence are never the answer.  NEVER.  Do something constructive.  If you don't have any ideas, ask a parent or relative, a trusted friend, or a teacher.  

Donald Trump - Trump is losing the support of the United States' closest ally after the president slammed down the phone on them during an 'apoplectic' call

Adam Blenkov
Business Insider


Boris Johnson

ezs note:  Even his friends are jumping ship!!

please press:  www.businessinsider.com 

07 February 2020

Tanzania - Tanzania: Obstructions to LGBT Health, Rights

Press
Human Rights Watch


Dar es Salaam, Tanzania


please press:  www.hrw.org

civil rights - Bloomberg sparks backlash for 2016 trans rights comments

Alexandra Kelley
The Hill


Mike Bloomberg


please press:  thehill.com

Maine - US Senate candidate from Saco introduces 'GuilloTee' campaign merchandise

lead story - Local transgender women targeted, discriminated against

Donald Trump - Trump to New York travelers: Drop dead

06 February 2020

Netherlands - Danish one of the best nationalities, according to index

civil rights - Divisive comments on transgender issues lead School Board to rethink public comment policy

Jonathan Simmons
PalmCoastObserver.com


Palm Coast, FL


please press:  www.palmcoastobserver.com

ezs note:  Palm Coasters - When the next meeting is held, be sure to show up.  And politely have your voices heard, especially if Ms. Cochran spews her gunk.

Idaho - Opinion: Idaho should ride Utah’s momentum to ban LGBTQIA+ “conversion therapy”

Blake Hunter
The Arbiter


Boise State
Boise, ID


please press:  arbiteronline.com

lead story - Gene variants provide insight into brain, body incongruence in transgender

J. Graham Thiesen, et. al.

Science Daily



Gregor Mendel (1822-1894)


please press:  www.sciencedaily.com

Donald Trump - The Law Is for Suckers

Dahlia Lithwick
Slate


Suckers!


please press:  slate.com

05 February 2020

civil rights - The Trans Actors Challenging Outmoded Ideas of Masculinity

David Ebershoff
The New York Times Style Magazine


Los Angeles, CA


please press:   www.nytimes.com

Virginia - Transgender delegate blasts ‘discriminatory politicians’ who opposed LGBTQ bill

lead story - Harvard transgender swimmer shares ‘incredible’ story

Press
Edge Radio


Stratham, NH


please press:  www.seacoastonline.com

ezs note:  You can also see Lesley Stahl's video piece (a bit old) on 60 Minutes here.


Donald Trump - Romney to vote to convict Trump on charge of abuse of power, becoming the first Republican to break ranks

Dan Balz
The Washington Post


Mitt Romney (R-UT)


please press: www.washingtonpost.com 

ezs note:  While I disagreed with you on the majority of votes, on this one - the very most critical one - you came through.  Thank you.

04 February 2020

Vermont - Hallquist calls for Agri-publicans to condemn candidate’s ‘transphobic’ comments

Grace Elletson
VTDigger


Christine Hallquist


please press:  vtdigger.org

lead story - ‘Children will lose their lives.’ Jazz Jennings’ mom joins fight against proposed Florida transgender medical ban

Skyler Swisher
South Florida Sun-Sentinel


Howey-in-the-Hills, FL


please press:  www.sun-sentinel.com

Donald Trump - As others stand at attention for anthem, Trump fidgets, points, pretend-conducts the band

Sarah Blaskey
Miami Herald



Miami Herald
Miami, FL


please press:  www.miamiherald.com

02 February 2020

Kenya - Controversial Kenyan Movie Star Lands Hollywood Gig

Samuel Mbataru
Kenyans.co.ke


Lamu, Kenya


please press:  www.kenyans.co.ke

civil rights - The First Drag Queen Was a Former Slave

Channing Gerard Joseph
The Nation.


Washington DC, ca. 1880


please press:  www.thenation.com

ezs note:  Here is a fascinating account of William Dorsey Swann. (changing first names was more of a rarity in the 1800s.) Please read this! 

Indiana - Women, minorities, LGBTQ+ underrepresented in Legislature

Whitney Downard
The Herald-Bulletin


East Chicago, IN


please press:  www.heraldbulletin.com

lead story - At Seattle Public Library, 2 arrested at event called anti-trans

Scott Greenstone, Heidi Groover
The Seattle Times


Seattle Public Library
Seattle, WA


please press:  www.seattletimes.com


Donald Trump - The Only Way to Remove Trump

Ross Douthat
The New York Times




please press:  www.nytimes.com

ezs note:  Start with something very simple - if you are the least bit certain, get off your rump and REGISTER.  (then do the more complex stuff)

01 February 2020

Minnesota - State study: 5,000 Minnesota students believed to have been sexually exploited

Dana Ferguson
Post-Bulletin


St. Paul, MN


please press:  www.postbulletin.com

ezs note:  Upon reading this article, I immediately emailed Rep. Gilchrest to urge such a study in Connecticut.  I will let you know how it goes.  In the meantime, if you are transgender, or know someone who is, and they are exploited, urge them to TELL SOMEONE in authority.  Thanks.  



lead story - Man arrested for alleged attack on transgender woman in a New York subway station

Anna Sturla

CNN


Harlem, NY


please press:  www.cnn.com

Donald Trump - A Dishonorable Senate

Editorial Board
The New York Times


ezs note:  Off with their heads!

Togatus Barberini, artist unknown, Centrale Montemartini, 1st century BCE

please press: www.nytimes.com  

31 January 2020

Israel - Chasing show business from California to Israel, via Tel Aviv’s LGBT film fest

Max Hauser
The Jewish News of Northern California



Tel Aviv, Israel


please press:  www.jweekly.com 

civil rights - Why Bernie Sanders Is the Strongest Candidate for Transgender People

Jamie Gardner, Maddy Grace Webbon
Jacobin


Sen. Bernie Sanders


please press: www.jacobinmag.com

ezs note:  Hey, this blog changed my mind.  Go, Bernie!

South Carolina - South Carolina’s transgender youths deserve support and compassion — not mean-spirited legislation

lead story - A man beat a transgender woman for using the correct bathroom -- the women's. Now he's guilty of a hate crime

Amanda Watts, Scottie Andrew
CNN


Agate Beach State Park
Agate Beach, OR


please press:  www.cnn.com

ezs note: Don't worry, George Costanza.  You're a hero compared to this shithead Fred Costanza.

Donald Trump - Jeffrey Toobin: The President is guilty

Jeffrey Toobin
CNN


Jeffrey Toobin


please press:  www.cnn.com

30 January 2020

Illinois - Report: Illinois schools could do better for transgender students

lead story - Iowa bill to end transgender civil rights protections is dead

Press
NBC News


Denison, IA


please press:  www.nbcnews.com

ezs note:  I know that some more conservative transgender people might feel a bit slighted, but when a Republican leader does a really good thing, I try not to let it pass by.  If you live in Iowa (especially the 18th district) be sure to thank Rep. Holt.  

Donald Trump - impeachment trial, day 10