Livin' in Connecticut - South Windsor

 

South Windsor, 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.

South Windsor legislators

South Windsor rep (HD 14):  Tom Delnicki

South Windsor rep (HD 5):  Maryam Khan

South Windsor sen:  Saud Anwar

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

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Transgender, intersex Montanans challenge law defining ‘sex’ as binary

Eric Dietrich

Montana Free Press

Columbia Falls, MT

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please press:  montanafreepress.org

Flynn's "One Religion" Nonsense (video)

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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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Munroe Bergdorf (Wikipeda)

 

Munroe Bergdorf

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please press:  Munroe Bergdorf

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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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"

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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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please press:  www.nbcnews.com

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.