Livin' in Connecticut - Derby

 

Derby, 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.

Derby legislators

Derby rep (HD 105):  Nicole Klarides-Ditria

Derby rep (HD 114):  Mary Welander

Derby rep (HD 104):  Kara Rochelle

Derby sen:  Jorge Cabrera

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

In historic bid, transgender Delaware state senator launches congressional campaign

Barbara Sprunt

NPR

Wilmington, DE

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please press:  www.npr.org

ezs note:  Go Sarah!

From Miramichi - Fear can make us be very un-christ-like

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-LTBEh39LE&t=56s

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

banned books - I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - Maya Angelou

 I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

By Maya Angelou

This is the first of banned books, e-published by the American Library Association. (www.ala.org)  I neither endorse nor criticize the books; I do suggest that you READ.  archive.org will lend you the e-book an hour at a time.

Leeja Miller - Why the US is still segregated (video)

 

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW5wwmqgfHo

Livin' in Connecticut - Deep River

 

Deep River, 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.

Deep River legislators

Deep River rep:  Christine Palm

Deep River 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".

‘Get off our backs and let us live’: Miss Major is still fighting for trans rights after 50 years of resistance

Sam Levin

The Guardian

Little Rock, AR

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ezs note:  If you feel discouraged, READ THIS ARTICLE!

From Miramichi - Michael Flynn and our real spiritual battle (video)

 

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4SgpOpfe9k

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

Connecticut Senators Murphy and Blumenthal Urge Passage of Equality Act in Visit to West Hartford

Bridget Bronsdon

We-Ha

West Hartford, CT

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please press:  we-ha.com

ezs note:  My hometown!

From Miramichi - Don't kid yourself

 Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yuxq3MPOFs&t=370s 

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

Alan Turing (Wikipedia)

 

Alan Turing (1912 - 1954)

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please press:  Alan Turing

ezs note:  For a bit of light reading, see Alan Turing's thesis.

Livin' in Connecticut - Darien

Darien, 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.

Darien legislators

Darien rep:  Tom O'Dea

Darien sen (SD 25):  Bob Duff

Darien sen (SD 27):  Patricia Billie Miller

Darien sen (SD 26):  Ceci Maher

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

Transgender man says he was denied hormone replacement meds at Oakland Walgreens

Tori Gaines, Justine Waldman

KRON4

Oakland, CA

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please press:  www.kron4.com/n

From Miramichi - The voice of a prophetic priest (video)

 

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u91RpLQwT7I

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

Jimmy Somerville (Wikipedia)

 

Jimmy Somerville

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please press:  Jimmy Somerville

Livin' in Connecticut - Danbury

Danbury, CT

Credit: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3f/PostcardCentralBizSectDanburyCT1907.jpg

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.

Danbury legislators

Danbury rep (HD 110):  Bob Godfrey

Danbury rep (HD 2):  Raghib Allie-Brennan

Danbury rep (HD 108):  Patrick Callahan  

Danbury sen:  Julie Kushner

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

U.S. court strikes down Florida transgender health rule

Daniel Trotta

Reuters

Tallahassee, FL

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please press:  www.reuters.com

Christ, our pattern and our hope (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCEeFKWzO1M

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

Livin' in Connecticut - Cromwell

 

Cromwell,  CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c2/CromwellCTseal.gif

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.

Cromwell legislators

Cromwell rep:  Christie Carpino

Cromwell sen: Matt Lesser

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

First in the nation gender-affirming care ban struck down in Arkansas

Daniel Breen

NPR

Little Rock, AR

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please press:  www.npr.org

ezs note:  Turn to the very first line of the second paragraph ('The ruling') and you will be hotlinked to the opinion of the judge. It's 82 pages, but it's well worth it.

second note:  STRIKE TWO!

Our impact on the world or the world's impact on us (video)

 

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CLs3xRn2Wc

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

Livin' in Connecticut - Coventry

 Coventry, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/Strong_House.JPG

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.

Coventry legislators

Coventry rep:   Tim Ackert

Coventry 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".

Supreme Court declines appeal from Christian school fighting transgender housing

John Fritze

USA Today

College of the Ozarks (Point Lookout, AR)

please press:  www.usatoday.com

Pagans in Cape Breton showing us HIS way

 

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1DOUgRIQqI

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

Elisabeth Marbury (Wikipedia)

 

Elisabeth Marbury (1856 - 1933)

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please press:  Elisabeth Marbury

Livin' in Connecticut - Cornwall

 

Cornwall, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/West_Cornwall_covered_bridge_09.jpg 

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. 

Cornwall legislators

Cornwall rep:  Maria Horn

Cornwall sen: Stephen Harding

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

Rishi Sunak accused of mocking trans people in joke to Tory MPs

Peter Walker

The Guardian

PM Rishi Sunak

please press:  www.theguardian.com

ezs note:  RESIGN, Rishi.

Ted Cruz and Antiracist Babies (video)

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q09TRY9UY1w

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 - Why Are Conservatives So Obsessed With Trans Kids?

 

Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6qUxa30SFA