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14 May 2023
Magnus Hirschfeld (Wikipedia)
Livin' in Connecticut!
If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them. Once again, thanks.
The transgender Indonesian Muslims trying to secure their future
Trisha Husada, Silvano Hajid Maulana
BBC
The Pope warns the Patriarch; don’t end up Putin’s altar boy... (video)
Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KA_L_PMMMc
ezs note: I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air. Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.
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Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline
13 May 2023
Armistead Maupin (Wikipedia)
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Unanimous Supreme Court gives transgender woman from Guatemala new chance to fight deportation
Flying the flag of the Satanic Temple (video)
ezs note: I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air. Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.
By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time). Look for :
Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline
12 May 2023
Robbie Rogers (Wikipedia)
Livin' in Connecticut!
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As conservative states target trans rights, a Florida teen flees for a better life
Stephanie Colombini
NPR
"Christ will reign in Idaho" (video)
Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPRDI89caw8
ezs note: I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air. Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.
By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time). Look for :
Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline
11 May 2023
Valentino (Wikipedia)
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If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them. Once again, thanks.
"We're being hounded" - French transgender sprinter decries Olympics ban
Come On Evangelicals (video)
ezs note: I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air. Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.
By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time). Look for :
Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline
10 May 2023
Baby Formula and Christian Hospitality (video)
ezs note: I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air. Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.
By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time). Look for :
Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline
09 May 2023
Alan Bennett (Wikipedia)
Alan Bennett (second left)
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0c/Beyond_the_Fringe_original_cast.JPG
please press: Alan Bennett
ezs note: This is a new piece, borrowing Wikipedia's list of anniversaries of LGBT+ notables. This is a wide list, but it is by no means exhaustive. You can help by adding to the list of notables. In the meantime, enjoy!
Livin' in Connecticut!
If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them. Once again, thanks.
Philippines makes history with first transgender guest news presenter
Grand Chief Membertou and seeing God
ezs note: I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air. Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.
By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time). Look for :
Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline
08 May 2023
Jessica Platt (Wikipedia)
Jessica Platt
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/Jessica_Platt_Toronto_Dream_Gap_Tour_Cropped.jpg
please press: Jessica Platt
ezs note: This is a new piece, borrowing Wikipedia's list of anniversaries of LGBT+ notables. This is a wide list, but it is by no means exhaustive. You can help by adding to the list of notables. In the meantime, enjoy!
Livin' in Connecticut!
If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them. Once again, thanks.
Trans pupils put school policies to test amid heated debate in England
Sally Weale
The Guardian
Sorry Matt Gaetz, the church has nothing to fear (video)
ezs note: I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air. Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.
By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time). Look for :
Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline
07 May 2023
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Wikipedia)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/20/Tchaikovsky_by_Reutlinger_%28cropped%29.jpg
please press: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
ezs note: This is a new piece, borrowing Wikipedia's list of anniversaries of LGBT+ notables. This is a wide list, but it is by no means exhaustive. You can help by adding to the list of notables. In the meantime, enjoy!
Livin' in Connecticut!
East Haven, CT
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/50/EH_Welcome.jpg
If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them. Once again, thanks.
Introducing Nora J.S. Reichardt: Local 5 reporter comes out as transgender woman
Marjorie Taylor Greene; Laws and Love
Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfAUE3ot7uY&t=8s
ezs note: I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air. Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.
By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time). Look for :
Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline
06 May 2023
Mary MacLane (Wikipedia)
Livin' in Connecticut!
former mayor Marcia Leclerc of East Hartford, CT
If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them. Once again, thanks.
UCI hits brakes and will revisit transgender policy after Killips’ victory
Sean Ingle
The Guardian
05 May 2023
Robert Vano (Wikipedia)
Robert Vano
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/Robert_Vano_DSC_5189a.jpg
please press: Robert Vano
ezs note: This is a new piece, borrowing Wikipedia's list of anniversaries of LGBT+ notables. This is a wide list, but it is by no means exhaustive. You can help by adding to the list of notables. In the meantime, enjoy!
Livin' in Connecticut!
If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them. Once again, thanks.
Indiana school pronoun bill signed into law amid worries it'll 'out' transgender kids
Cate Charron
IndyStar
This tree of ours is sick (video)
Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFkVjc2SKXg
ezs note: I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air. Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.
By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time). Look for :
Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline
04 May 2023
Del Martin (Wikipedia)
Livin' in Connecticut!
East Haddam, CT
If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them. Once again, thanks.
Florida Republicans pass bill targeting transgender bathroom use
Andrew Atterbury
Politico
Even Now, We Are Not Alone (video)
Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeDTqWjNVRY
ezs note: I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air. Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.
By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time). Look for :
Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline
03 May 2023
Sandi Toksvig (Wikipedia)
Livin' in Connecticut!
East Granby, CT
Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/Old_Newgate_Prison.jpg
If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who lives there, please tell them. Once again, thanks.
Transgender surgery ban advances in North Carolina House
Hannah Schoenbaum
AP
It's a Sin Problem All Right... (video)
ezs note: I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors and got a breath of fresh air. Most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. We may not see every line side to side (he is a [real] Christian, I am a Baha'i), but, geez, this guy is good. I'll do my bit to promote him.
By the way, if you're free on Saturday nights, Ed broadcasts live on most Saturday nights at 8 pm (Eastern time). Look for :