Livin' in Connecticut - Columbia

 

Columbia, CT

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ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who

 lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Columbia legislators

Columbia rep:  Tim Ackert

Columbia sen:  Cathy Osten

For other cities or towns, go to https://www2.cbia.com/ga/get_involved/contact_ct_legislators/-A1 and click "Enter Town Name".

The woman saving trans lives at the US-Mexico border: ‘Why would I turn my back on them?’

Justo Robles

The Guardian

Tijuana, Mexico

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Standing against evil (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q8Qbvu6TN4

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 7:30 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Carl Van Vechten (Wikipedia)

 

Carl Van Vechten  (1880 - 1964)

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Livin' in Connecticut - Colebrook

Colebrook, CT

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ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who

 lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Colebrook legislators

Colebrook rep: Jay Case   

Colebrook sen:  Lisa Seminara

For other cities or towns, go to https://www2.cbia.com/ga/get_involved/contact_ct_legislators/-A1 and click "Enter Town Name".

Federal judge partially halts Indiana's gender-affirming care ban for transgender youth

Lauren Chapman

www.lpm.org

James Patrick Hanlon

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Will Smith, the Slap, and responding another way (video)

 

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QeG9188Rm4&t=2s

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 7:30 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Jenny Shimizu (Wikipedia)

 

Jenny Shimizu

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please press:  Jenny Shimizu

Livin' in Connecticut - Colchester

Colchester, CT

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ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who

 lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Colchester legislators

Colchester rep:  Mark DeCaprio

Colchester sen: Norm Needleman

For other cities or towns, go to https://www2.cbia.com/ga/get_involved/contact_ct_legislators/-A1 and click "Enter Town Name".

Missouri governor’s office hid plans on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes bills

Annelise Hanshaw

St. Louis Public Radio/Missouri Independent

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Spy vs. Spy

Antonio Prohìas (original artist)

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please press:  news.stlpublicradio.org

New ways challenge the old ones... (video)

 

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S07yW36BJQE

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 7:30 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Neil Patrick Harris (Wikipedia)

 

Neil Patrick Harris

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please press:  Neil Patrick Harris

Livin' in Connecticut - Clinton

 

Clinton, CT

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ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who

 lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Clinton legislators

Clinton rep: Chris Aniskovich

Clinton sen:  Norm Needleman

For other cities or towns, go to https://www2.cbia.com/ga/get_involved/contact_ct_legislators/-A1 and click "Enter Town Name".

Dane County could become a 'sanctuary' for transgender and nonbinary people. Here's what a new proposal would mean

Nathaniel Rosenberg

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Madison, WI (Dane County)

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please press:  www.jsonline.com

But Jesus Said "Go And Sin No More!" (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff8mx6wfQgE&t=5s

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 7:30 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Boy George (Wikipedia)

 

Boy George

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please press:  Boy George

Livin' in Connecticut - Chester

 Chester, CT

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ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who

 lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Chester legislat:ors

Chester rep:  Christine Palm

Chester sen:  Norm Needleman

For other cities or towns, go to https://www2.cbia.com/ga/get_involved/contact_ct_legislators/-A1 and click "Enter Town Name".

Canada man who allegedly yelled anti-trans hate at girl banned from school sports

Leyland Cecco

The Guardian

Kelowna, BC (Canada)

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please press:  www.theguardian.com

ezs note:  Apparently, dipshits exist even in the most progressive countries.  Fortunately, the good people of Kelowna kicked his rearend out.

Some incredible programs - Thank you for helping!

 

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVr0oOqyqcU&t=49s

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 7:30 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Paul Lynde (Wikipedia)

 

Paul Lynde (1926 - 1982)

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please press:  Paul Lynde

Livin' in Connecticut - Cheshire

 

Cheshire, CT

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ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who

 lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Cheshire legislators

Cheshire rep (HD 89):   Lezlye Zupkus

Cheshire rep (HD  103):  Liz Linehan

Cheshire sen (SD 16):  Rob Sampson

Cheshire sen (SD 13):  Jan Hochadel

For other cities or towns, go to https://www2.cbia.com/ga/get_involved/contact_ct_legislators/-A1 and click "Enter Town Name".

A North Carolina school district told educators to ‘out’ trans students. Can they refuse?

Patrick Wall

USA Today

Carthage, NC (Moore county seat)

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ezs note:  North Carolinians (and other conservative states) - one way you can change things is to VOTE. Every election.  From President down to dog catcher.  Another way is to present another view.  Let's say your parents are conservative Christians.  Well, there is another side.  If you haven't checked it out yet, I suggest that you try Ed Trevors.  He's an Anglican priest who is unabashedly Christian and unabashedly accepting.  Either tell them about him,  or surreptitiously 😅 slip it into their computer.  

Pope Francis apologizes... I'm not crying, you're crying!

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00CbUygP3hY

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 7:30 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Jim Nabors (Wikipedia)

 

Jim Nabors (1930 - 2017)

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please press:  Jim Nabors

ezs note:  This is a new piece, borrowing Wikipedia's list of anniversaries of LGBT+ and advocates.   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 - Chaplin

Chaplin, CT

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ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who

 lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Chaplin legislators

Chaplin rep:  Doug Dubitsky

Chaplin sen: Jeff Gordon 

For other cities or towns, go to https://www2.cbia.com/ga/get_involved/contact_ct_legislators/-A1 and click "Enter Town Name".

Rape and torture: Transgender women open up about their suffering under Argentina’s dictatorship

Daniel Politi

AP

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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please press:  apnews.com

ezs note:  LGBT+ and allies:  Above all, I want you to be safe.  But if you do feel safe, SPEAK UP.

God, not religion, has the power to transform

 

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ops38JulUvU

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 7:30 pm (Eastern time).  Look for :

 Church Without Walls - Conversations and Compline

Leeja Miller - Book Bans Are Fascist (video)

 

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymKFl7rJY48

Livin' in Connecticut - Canton

 

Canton, CT

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ezs note:  If you live in Connecticut, I'd love it if you could take a few minutes to ewrite your state Representative and your state Senator to expand commuter rail between Hartford and  Waterbury.  Just take a few minutes to read the flyer that I wrote, and if you feel so moved, write these people an email.

 Thanks.

Railroad message: 

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGPGtbZ1pQm57FISRoGB9xmLoSxpT1Wd8c8eHjvKd6A/edit 

If you live outside of Connecticut, but have a friend who

 lives there, please tell them.  Once again, thanks. 

Canton legislators

Canton rep: Eleni Kavros DeGraw

Canton sen:   Lisa Seminara

For other cities or towns, go to https://www2.cbia.com/ga/get_involved/contact_ct_legislators/-A1 and click "Enter Town Name".