12 October 2023

Livin' in Connecticut - Somers

Somers, CT

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Well, this is a change of pace. I'm not forgoing the trains; they are still an important piece. But I found out that Gov. J. B. Pritzker of Illinois stopped the "shielding" of various libraries. Now, when we think of libraries, we don't automatically think of items of great importance. But think of it - whether from Chicago or Prairie du Rocher, Illinoisans have an equal chance of information - including transgender folks. And it's free! Now from Bridgeport to Bridgewater, we have a chance to do the same. If you live in Connecticut, urge your legislators to do likewise. If you live outside of Connecticut, but have friends from Connecticut, urge them to join this fight. Thanks.

Somers legislators

Somers rep: Kurt Vail

Somers sen: John Kissel

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

A transgender student, her crusading mom — and an English teacher caught in the middle

Mike Hixenbaugh, Antonia Hylton

NBC News

Grapevine, TX

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ezs note: Even here in Connecticut, there are pockets where library directors who "shelter" folks. Now imagine what it's like in Texas. No matter where you live, there are two things you can do make a difference:

1) Go to school board meetings regularly and, if possible, speak out.

2) Go to library meetings and insist that the books are as wide as possible.

Bringing "Let's Go Brandon" into church (video)

Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l60FFWoUnlY

ezs note: I ran across and Rev. Ed Trevors gave a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. I 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. To find more about him, go to Bing AI and type in 'Who is Reverend Ed Trevors?'

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

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11 October 2023

Transgender 9-Year-Old Sues State For Access to Medical Care

Natalie Venegas

Newsweek

Durham, NC

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Taxing Billionaires is an act of mercy

Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psyoVbsN5Tc&t=188s

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

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Please pray for Israel and the Gaza Strip

Shrine of Baha'u'llah (Haifa)

Haifa, Israel

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As you know, Israel and the Gaza are at war. Innocent Jews and Muslims are needlessly killed, but that is not all. Haifa is one of the cities hit, and that is the center of the Baha'i Faith. Where, exactly, the missile came down is unknown, but it's still very frightening.

If you pray, whether you are a peaceful Baha'i, Christian, Muslim, Jew, or any other faith, please pray that a peaceful end for ALL concerned. If you are an agnostic or atheist, please contact your Representative and both Senators and ask them to do likewise. Thanks.

10 October 2023

Saga Becker (Wikipedia)

Saga Becker

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ezs note: If you have a notable transgender person who is not listed, please don't hesitate to bring it to Wikipedia's attention!

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