14 April 2020
Donald Trump - Connecticut governor says not to be distracted by 'verbal hand grenades' from Trump
13 April 2020
lead story - Transgender Americans experience significant economic, health challenges: Study
Liz Entman
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
please press: news.vanderbilt.edu
Donald Trump - Trump’s New Press Secretary Is an Apologist for Explicit Racism
William Saletan
Slate
Slate
Covid-19 - On Coronavirus Lockdown? Look for Meaning, Not Happiness
11 April 2020
civil rights - Virginia Values Act signed into law, has protections for LGBTQ Virginians
Louisiana - Louisiana trans organizers fight COVID-19 with solidarity
Dylan Borne
FightBack!News
FightBack!News
New Orleans, LA
please press: www.fightbacknews.org
ezs note: Louisianans - sadly, the news is dated, As of April 10, 19,253 have tested positive, and 755 have died. To see the latest please look here.
lead story - NC transgender students worried about being outed online during COVID-19 pandemic
Donald Trump - He Could Have Seen What Was Coming: Behind Trump’s Failure on the Virus
Eric Lipton, David E. Sanger, Maggie Haberman, Michael D. Shear, Mark Mazzetti, Julian Barnes
The New York Times
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The New York Times
ezs note: Captain Trump - 'Ah, it's nothing... just a few ice cubes...'
please press: www.nytimes.com
civil rights - Christian Baker Asks Judge to Toss Suit Over Unbaked Transgender Birthday Cake
Amanda Pampuro
Courthouse News
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Courthouse News
Lakewood, CO
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please press: www.courthousenews.com
10 April 2020
Maine - Highlights of Leigh I. Saufley’s career
Judy Harrison
Bangor Daily News
Bangor Daily News
Augusta, ME
please press: bangordailynews.com
ezs note: It's down a bit, but Nicole Maines' right to use the bathroom was upheld. You can use the hotlink.
lead story - Coronavirus pandemic highlights barriers to health care for transgender community
Li Cohen
CBS News
CBS News
Anna Maria, FL
please press: www.cbsnews.com
ezs note: Please note the additional video. (about 30 minutes)
Donald Trump - Trump Keeps Talking. Some Republicans Don’t Like What They’re Hearing.
Jonathan Martin, Maggie Haberman
The New York Times
The New York Times
ezs note: Oh no, no, no, no, no! Let our "president" speak!
video credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACyPk__hGEs
please press: www.nytimes.com
09 April 2020
civil rights - Catholics for Trump Coalition Loaded With Anti-LGBTQ Extremists
Missouri - Northeast Newscast Episode 132: Discussing Women’s History Month with Landon Patterson, a trans female
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civil rights - Brugger: It Doesn’t Take a Hammer
Linda Brugger
magicvalley.com
magicvalley.com
Twin Falls, ID
please press:
08 April 2020
Illinois - Transgender judicial candidate Jill Rose Quinn declares victory in her Cook County judicial candidate primary bid. She could be Illinois’ first transgender elected official.
lead story - Indonesia Police Will Not Bring Murder Charges in Case of Transgender Woman Burned to Death
Donald Trump - The Trump administration blames Covid-19 black mortality rates on poor health. It should blame its policies.
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things for all of us to think about!
ezs note: This is a wonderful GIF that shows what happens when we ALL are vigilant and cooperative against coronavirus. Please spread around widely.
07 April 2020
Indiana - Reversal: Transgender name change permitted; trial court admonished for disrespect
Katie Stancombe
Indiana Lawyer
Indiana Lawyer
Newton County Courthouse
Kentland, IN
please press: www.theindianalawyer.com
lead story - IACHR finds Peru responsible for arbitrary detention and rape of transgender woman
Donald Trump - Acting Navy secretary resigns over handling of virus-stricken aircraft carrier
06 April 2020
Got it!
ezs note: I did it! Last night, I entered into my first YouTube document. It was a little late, but from now on they'll start at 8 pm. (ET) If you want to see the latest go to YouTube, type in emilysvirtualrocket.blogspot.com and you should see a pic, I will make a new video... but sooner if you leave comments. (hint, hint!)
05 April 2020
civil rights - Justice Department says Title IX should exclude transgender female athletes
John Riley
MetroWeekly
MetroWeekly
Hartford, CT
William R. Cotter Federal Building
please press: www.metroweekly.com
Minnesota - UMD speech clinic now offers group-based trans voice therapy
Andee Erickson
Duluth News Tribune
Duluth News Tribune
Esko, MN
video credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNN4z12FNUY
please press: www.duluthnewstribune.com
lead story - Panama transgender community worried over virus gender rules
04 April 2020
Donald Trump - Trump put American lives in China's hands
A new experiment!
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ezs note: This is a test, this is only a test... okay, it's a little more than that. Several years ago, I experimented with YouTube, but I put it aside after one go-around. It was interesting, but I put it aside. Now that the coronavirus has kept me pretty much within these four walls, I've decided to run a bit of experiment. And that's where you come in. Do you have any questions or comments? First, go top YouTube then go to the top where you'll enter emilysvirtualrocket.blogspot.com. Hopefully, that's where you'll find the video.
Atlantic time: 9:00 pm (Canada only)
Eastern time*: 8:00 pm
Central time: 7:00 pm
Mountain time: 6:00 pm
Pacific time: 5:00 pm
Hopefully, this is where start a good conversation. Good luck!
Atlantic time: 9:00 pm (Canada only)
Eastern time*: 8:00 pm
Central time: 7:00 pm
Mountain time: 6:00 pm
Pacific time: 5:00 pm
Hopefully, this is where start a good conversation. Good luck!
03 April 2020
civil rights - The Transgender Community Needs More than Visibility
Connecticut - Trans high school athlete Andraya Yearwood: ‘We will all overcome this together, in spirit’
lead story - Hungary Seeks to Ban Legal Gender Recognition for Transgender People
Donald Trump - ‘It's a sh-- sandwich': Republicans rage as Florida becomes a nightmare for Trump
02 April 2020
civil rights - Idaho’s New Anti-Transgender Laws Are a Trans Day of Visibility Disgrace
Mississippi - Mississippi lawmakers considering transgender athlete policy
lead story - City councilman praises Idaho transgender legislation, calls Yakima Pride leader "an idiot"
Lex Talamo
Yakima Herald-Republic
Yakima Herald-Republic
Yakima, WA
please press: www.yakimaherald.com
ezs note: Y'know, Jason White is right. No matter how knuckle-dragging, moronic, airheaded views he has, he does have the right to express them. However, YOU have the right to send his ass packing come Election Day. Organize!
Donald Trump - Trump campaign sends letter to Sessions demanding he stop invoking Trump
More Covid-19 (coronavirus) information
SARS-CoV-2
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ezs note: Here is a more thorough information on COVID-19 (coronavirus) You can find it here.
In case you find yourself a little too relaxed, just remember that COVID-19 was found in my apartment building!!! Be safe.
As always, please feel free to distribute this information widely. WHO and CDC are working triple-time to give you the latest, so it only makes sense to take of it.
01 April 2020
Tennessee - Lesbian couple in Tennessee claim gym teacher forced their son to attend anti-gay Bible study sessions
lead story - Idaho governor signs into law anti-transgender legislation
Press
NBC News
NBC News
Wilder, ID
please press: www.nbcnews.com
ezs note: Idahoans - now that Brad Little has taken on the utterly stupid move against transgender people, it's time for him to lose his job. I'm not gonna kid you. It's a very tough road. But it's not impossible if you're organized, diligent, thoughtful and have a very, very, tough hide.
Donald Trump - Pence seeks to blame CDC and China for any delay in US coronavirus response -- not Trump's initial failure to face reality
Betsy Klein, Kevin Liptak, Maegan Vazquez
CNN
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CNN
ezs note: You're right, Donald... fantasy is wonderful!
please press: www.cnn.com
30 March 2020
civil rights - Lorena Borjas, Pioneering Transgender Latina Activist in NYC, Dies From COVID-19
Staff
NBC News
NBC News
Goodbye, Lorena... 😔
please press: www.nbcnewyork.com
ezs note: Do you have what it takes to pick up the fallen torch of Lorena? If you have the skills and the moxie to do some of her work, please consider doing some of her work. Thanks.
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Lorena Borjas
1960-2020
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Lorena Borjas
1960-2020
Rhode Island - Student Advocacy Spurs New Queer Studies Minor
Press
Rhode Island College
Rhode Island College
Horace Mann Hall
Providence, RI
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please press: www.ric.edu
lead story - Being Visible on International Transgender Day of Visibility
Erica Allie Mack
Samsung Newsroom (US)
Samsung Newsroom (US)
Laverne Cox
please press: news.samsung.com
ezs note: I know that with the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus) it might not be possible for you to get out and about. But a better day will come, and we will all celebrate your Day of Visibility. (safely, of course)
ezs note: I know that with the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus) it might not be possible for you to get out and about. But a better day will come, and we will all celebrate your Day of Visibility. (safely, of course)
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