Donald Padgett
Advocate
Advocate
South Beach, FL
30 April 2020
lead story - Transgender beauty influencer outs gay men in Morocco, sparking widespread fear
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29 April 2020
civil rights - Rachel Levine, the ‘Anthony Fauci of Pennsylvania,’ takes on COVID-19
Illinois - Barriers to health care for transgender individuals
Rachel Hatch
Illinois State University
Illinois State University
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
please press: news.illinoisstate.edu
lead story - Transgender fire chief files discrimination suit over firing
Donald Trump - Trump Decides Now Would Be a Great Time to Cut Coronavirus Research Funding
Bess Levin
Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair
Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/96/3D_medical_animation_coronavirus_structure.jpg
please press: www.vanityfair.com
civil rights - Take heart, progressives: When the party moves left, Biden has always followed
28 April 2020
New York - TRANSGENDER SEX WORKERS IN NEW YORK CITY STRUGGLE TO SURVIVE THE PANDEMIC
Rebecca Chowdhury
The Appeal
The Appeal
New York City, NY
lead story - Another transgender woman killed in Puerto Rico — the third in 8 days
Donald Trump - Howard Stern sparks outrage by saying Trump and his supporters should 'take disinfectant and all drop dead' after president suggested it as a coronavirus treatment
Andrew Court
Daily Mail
Daily Mail
ezs note: Oh, pleeease, Donald... drink a big bottle...
please press: www.dailymail.co.uk
27 April 2020
civil rights - Guest Column: In two cases, stakes are huge for LGBTQ employee protection
Delaware - Sex Reassignment Surgery Market to hit USD 1.5 Bn by 2026: Global Market Insights, Inc.
lead story - Court action over Oxfordshire County Council's transgender policy
Donald Trump - ‘Hambergers’ and ‘Noble prizes’: Trump attacks press in furious Twitter rant riddled with spelling errors
26 April 2020
civil rights - Christian right activist heading civil rights office at HHS moves closer to killing protections for LGBTQ patients
Georgia - Celebrating The Transgender Day Of Visibility (In Isolation)
lead story - Ex-Unified detective says he was fired because he’s transgender
Donald Trump - Trump says briefings 'not worth the effort' amid fallout from disinfectant comments
25 April 2020
civil rights - Panama: Set Transgender-Sensitive Quarantine Guidelines
Massachusetts - Seeking Asylum in Western Mass: Part 3 of 3 — Transgender asylum-seekers in search of foothold in new country
lead story - If I Get Sick With COVID-19, Don’t Tell My Doctor I’m Transgender
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24 April 2020
civil rights - Trump-Pence Admin Moves To Undermine LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Protections in Health Care
Connecticut - GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders: Connecticut CHRO Strikes Down All Exclusions for Transgender Healthcare
Press
insurancenewsnet
insurancenewsnet
ezs note: I'm proud of you, Connecticut!
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6a/Connecticut_State_Capitol%2C_aerial_view.jpg
please press: insurancenewsnet.com
lead story - Two transgender women found burned to death in Puerto Rico
Christopher Brito
CBS News
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CBS News
Las Piedras, PR (Ramos' hometown)
please press: www.cbsnews.com
ezs note: As before, this tells the story of two transgender women, who tragically were burned to death. The difference, however, is one of the women is pictured. Please, take a second look. Also, the names are slightly different. They are Serena Angelique Velázquez Ramos (pictured) and Layla Pelaez Sánchez. If you have any information, please call the police at 787-793-1234. Thanks.
ezs note: Como antes, esto cuenta la historia de dos mujeres transgénero, que trágicamente fueron quemadas hasta la muerte. La diferencia, sin embargo, es que una de las mujeres está representada. Por favor, eche un segundo vistazo. Además, los nombres son ligeramente diferentes. Son Serena Angelique Velázquez Ramos (en la foto) y Layla Peláez Sánchez. Si tiene alguna información, llame a la policÃa al 787-793-1234. Gracias.
ezs note: As before, this tells the story of two transgender women, who tragically were burned to death. The difference, however, is one of the women is pictured. Please, take a second look. Also, the names are slightly different. They are Serena Angelique Velázquez Ramos (pictured) and Layla Pelaez Sánchez. If you have any information, please call the police at 787-793-1234. Thanks.
ezs note: Como antes, esto cuenta la historia de dos mujeres transgénero, que trágicamente fueron quemadas hasta la muerte. La diferencia, sin embargo, es que una de las mujeres está representada. Por favor, eche un segundo vistazo. Además, los nombres son ligeramente diferentes. Son Serena Angelique Velázquez Ramos (en la foto) y Layla Peláez Sánchez. Si tiene alguna información, llame a la policÃa al 787-793-1234. Gracias.
Donald Trump - From Fox News, a big dose of dumb on hydroxychloroquine
23 April 2020
lead story - Activists: 2 killed in Puerto Rico were transgender women
Danica Coto
Federal News Service
Federal News Service
Humacao, PR
please press: federalnewsnetwork.com
ezs note: Please, if you have any information about the killings of Layla Peláez and Serena Angelique Velázquez in the coastal town of Humacao, please contact the police at 787-793-1234. Thanks.
ezs nota: Por favor, si tiene alguna información sobre los asesinatos de Layla Peláez y Serena Angelique Velázquez en la ciudad costera de Humacao, comunÃquese con la policÃa al 787-793-1234. Gracias.
Donald Trump - “I’m The President, And You’re Fake News”: Donald Trump Lashes Out As He Calls For Testing Injections Of UV Rays, Disinfectants To Kill Coronavirus
Ted Johnson
Deadline
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Deadline
new and improved!
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please press: deadline.com
22 April 2020
civil rights - Civil and Human Rights Are Essential and Our Courts Must Meet This Moment
Press
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Lincoln Memorial (interior)
please press: civilrights.org
ezs note: Although transgender rights are mentioned in passing, signatories include the Human Rights Campaign, Matthew Shepard Foundation, National Center for Transgender Equality, and PFLAG National.
Oregon - MRG Foundation grants are a big help to local organizations
Chris Hansen
MSN
MSN
Cottage Grove, OR
please press:
lead story - Lost in Transition: Understanding West Virginia’s transgender health care system
Joelle Gates
The Parthenon
The Parthenon
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ea/Marshall_University_Old_Main_Building.jpg
please press: marshallparthenon.com
Donald Trump - Georgia Democratic lawmaker resigns one week after endorsing Trump
21 April 2020
Donald Trump - What’s So Hard to Understand About What Trump Has Said?
Quinta Jurecic, Benjamin Wittes
The Atlantic
The Atlantic
video credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEsrKHzxIU8
please press: www.theatlantic.com
20 April 2020
civil rights - Can transgender people speak in Armenia?
Anna Nikoghosyan
OpenDemocracy.net
OpenDemocracy.net
Yerevan, Armenia
Erebuni Fortress (~782 BCE)
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/73/Erevan_-_La_forterese_d%27Erebouni_07.JPG
please press: www.opendemocracy.net
Donald Trump - The scapegoater-in-chief is at it again — and again
17 April 2020
civil rights - EU lawmakers condemn Hungary for 'attack' on trans people over sex on IDs
Minnesota - Citing harm to mental health, proposed legislation aims to outlaw conversion therapy in Minnesota
lead story - Transgender Woman Murdered in Baltimore; ACLU Sues Idaho over Trans Athlete Law
Press
Democracy Now!
Democracy Now!
Baltimore, MD
please press: www.democracynow.org
ezs note: Even though the article is repetitive, it is important in that the picture of Johanna Metzger is included. Please, take a second look. It can't hurt.
Donald Trump - Trump and His Allies Are Worried About More Than November
Jamelle Bouie
The New York Times
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The New York Times
ezs note: Nothing to see here, folks...
please press: www.nytimes.com
15 April 2020
Montana - MSU Extension Community Development hosting online summit for LGBTQ+ youth April 30-May 2
lead story - Virtual vigil for transgender woman killed in Baltimore
Eddie Kadhim
WMAR
Baltimore, MD
please press: www.wmar2news.com
ezs note: Baltimoreans - if you have any information regarding the murder of Johanna Metzger, please call the \Baltimore Police Department at 311 or press HomicideTips@baltimorepolice.org
Donald Trump - A day after claiming 'total' power, Trump caves in
14 April 2020
civil rights - Petition for more LGBTQ protections in Michigan moves online
Kyle Kaminski
CityPulse
CityPulse
Michigan State Capitol
Lansing, MI
please press: www.lansingcitypulse.com
ezs note: Michiganders - if you have not yet signed the petition please go to https://www.fairandequalmichigan.com/sign. If you have friends (Michigan residents only) please tell them about this also.
Texas - Victory Fund endorses transgender candidate for the Texas House
lead story - Transgender fertility study sheds light on testosterone's impact
Donald Trump - Connecticut governor says not to be distracted by 'verbal hand grenades' from Trump
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