12 November 2013

Nevada assemblyman marries longtime partner in DC

http://www.ktvn.com/

*more here*

Becca Gorman, Student, Asks Apple To Change 'Gay' Dictionary Definition

James Nichols
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

*more here*

Transgender H.S. Coach Comes Out

Michelle Garcia
http://www.advocate.com/

*more here*

Typhoon Haiyan

Credit:  http://static.guim.co.uk

By now, those of us in the West have likely heard of typhoons before, especially in the Philippines.In the past, Filipinos have dusted themselves off, made the necessary repairs, and moved on with life.  These are strong people.

Typhoon Haiyan is no ordinary typhoon, though - not by a long shot. 

Here in the Eastern United States, we would typically see hurricane winds of 100 mph).  We occasionally would see winds gust to 125 mph. These were generally not sustained, though.

Typhoon Haiyan had sustained winds of 225 mph, and these hit the Philippines directly.  Nothing in recorded history matched this. 

Please, whether it's a little or a lot, make a donation to rebuild the destroyed homes,  feed the hungry, and make the lives of our Filipino friends a bit better. The addresses are below.

11 November 2013

Oh... I forgot... happy Diwali!

Credit: http://www.happydiwalisms2013.in/

Oh, Bryan Fischer, f*** off!

Immigration Reform 2013 is Critical For LGBT Immigrants, Just Take a Look At This Map

 Jaime A. Oliva
http://www.policymic.com/

*more here*

I Stand With the Transgender Children of California... Do You?

Parker Marie Molloy
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/


*more here*

Why 'Dallas Buyers Club' Failed Trans Actors

 Chelsea Hawkins
http://www.policymic.com/

*more here*

Capitol Alert: Contributions flow to help repeal CA transgender rights bill

 CHRISTOPHER CADELAGO
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/


*more here*

Need to protect disabled gay people: MP (Australia)

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/

*more here*

Happy Veteran's Day!

Credit::  http://www.gayrva.com/

10 November 2013

US: Atlanta bar openly refuses entry to trans woman ‘because we’re a private property’

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/

*more here*

Something To Celebrate: 21 Of The Best LGBT Moments From November 4 - November 10

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

*more here*

Page 3 Profile: Carmen Carrera, model

http://www.independent.co.uk/

*more here*

Transgender Day of Remembrance in Chelmsford (Massachusetts)

http://www.wickedlocal.com/

*more here*

ezs note:  REMEMBER!!

New era for gay veterans as military reaches out

Kevin Fagan

http://www.sfgate.com/

*more here*

09 November 2013

Hello! (again!)

I've been thinking about doing this feature again for some time now.  It does take awhile. But my excuse for putting it off was wiped away yesterday.  Luke Sasha Fleishman, a teenager who rides a bus, was SET ON FIRE.  I hope - if there is the slightest bit of conscience within you - that you are as repulsed and sickened by this act of evil as I was.

Please, e-write your Congressperson immediately.

San Francisco, CA  Nancy Pelosi (D)   CA12
Tempe, AZ   Kyrsten Sinema (D)   AZ9
Oklahoma City, OK   James Lankford (R)   OK5
Orange, CA   Ed Royce (R) CA39
Lenexa, KS   Kevin Yoder (R)   KS3
Plano, TX  Joe Barton (R)  TX6
Wellington, KS   Mike Pompeo (R)  KS4
El Cajon, CA   Susan Davis (D)   CA53
Hendorsonville, NC   Patrick McHenry (R)   NC10
San Diego, CA   Scott Peters (D)  CA52

If you live in one of the towns or cities shown above,  simply press the name shown, and you will be transported to the Congressperson's website.  Otherwise, go to www.house.gov and enter your ZIP code.  If you live in a particularly large city, or you  live in an area in which two districts border one another, it might be wise to enter the ZIP +4 code.  (example: 12345-6789) You can find the last four numbers on your water or utility bill. Thanks.

Lenexa, Kansas

Credit: http://www.kansastravel.org/

08 November 2013

Transgender Attacked in a Blaze of Fury by Teenager: California DA Citing Hate Crime and Charging the Teen as an Adult

Michelle Couch
http://www.jobsnhire.com/

*more here*

ezs note:  According to reports, Richard Thomas allegedly set Luke Sasha Fleishman ON FIRE.  That is beyond sickening, and if it fails to make you call or e-write your local DA, I am at a loss to what will.  Call or e-write TODAY.

Also, if you wish to donate  to Fleishman's family to defray medical expenses, go to fundly.com.   Thanks.

Transgender and gender nonconformity: New words, new self-expressions for our youth

Margie Nichols
http://www.outinjersey.net/

*more here*

BREAKING: GLAAD Appoints First Transgender Cochair

DANIEL REYNOLDS
http://www.advocate.com/

*more here*

After Senate win, gay rights groups shift focus to Obama

Julie Pace
http://peoplesworld.org/

*more here*


College defends gender question on applications

http://www.kjct8.com/

*more here*

07 November 2013

The Transgender Day of Remembrance

Autumn Sandeen
http://lgbtweekly.com/

*more here*

Credit:  www.transadvocate.com

REMEMBER!!!



The world's first genderless person (New Zealand)

ALECIA SIMMONDS
http://www.stuff.co.nz/

*more here*

Meet the 32 Senate Republicans Who Voted to Continue LGBT Discrimination in the Workplace

Dana Liebelson
http://www.motherjones.com/

*more here*

ezs note:  Well, Senators Alexander, Blunt, Boozman, Burr, Chambliss, Coats, Cochran, Corker, Cornyn, Crapo, Cruz, Enzi, Fischer, Graham, Grassley, Hoeven, Inhofe, Isakson, Johanns, Johnson, Lee, McConnell, Moran, Paul, Risch, Roberts, Rubio, Scott, Shelby, Thune, Vitter and Wicker, we do remember, AND WE DO VOTE.

8 Things LGBT People Couldn't Do In 1985 -- And 7 Things They Still Can't Do

James Nichols
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

*more here*

Transgender Witness Was Tipping Point for Gay-Rights Bill

Fawn Johnson
http://www.nationaljournal.com/

*more here*

ezs note:  If you live in a district where there is a Republican representative, don't despair - e-write!  Every letter makes them squirm even more.  It's difficult, to be sure, but you can make a better world for all of us.  For more information, go to www.house.gov.

LEAVE THE GOATS ALONE!!

CREDIT: UPLOAD.WIKIMEDIA.COM

06 November 2013

New blogpaper up!

On November 6, I finally put up a new blogpaper.  I really like it a lot better.  The title of each section is a lot larger, and the typeface is much more attractive.  The "Comment" section is bolder, and uses a different color which makes commentary by you far easier.  Plus, I like pink!

As always, you are more than welcome to send your comments and questions to me.  Thanks.

Man to be arraigned in attack on transgender woman in Hollywood

Ari Bloomekatz
http://www.latimes.com/

*more here*

Bathroom Battle: Transgender Teen's Viewpoint

Jackie Parks
http://www.turnto23.com/

*more here*

WeHo City Hall to light up for Transgender Awareness Month, holidays

James F. Mills
http://sdgln.com/

*more here*

ezs note:  Once again, this is Transgender Awareness Month, and November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance, where we all gather to remember those who were murdered.  If you know of any transgender person who was murdered, assaulted, or raped, the time to call the police is NOW. You will have my thanks, and the thanks of those whose world is just a bit safer.

Transgender Economic Empowerment Job & Resource Fair to be held Thursday in LA

http://sdgln.com/

*more here*

Victoria’s Secret petitioned to add transgender model

http://wtvr.com/

*more here*

05 November 2013

Just a wee hint...

VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!! VOTE!!  VOTE!! VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!!  VOTE!!

I hope I've made things abundantly clear.
   

03 November 2013

Transgender woman: Hong Kong customs officers behaved 'like animals' during body search (Hong Kong)

Lana Lam
http://www.scmp.com

*more here*

Transgender guitarist finds peace, acceptance through music

Bruce Fessier
http://www.mydesert.com/

*more here*


TRANSGENDER BATHROOM ACCESS TRIGGERS DISPUTE

Michael Gardner
http://www.utsandiego.com/

*more here*

Neither nor (India)

Meghnad Desai
http://www.indianexpress.com/

*more here*

Transgender woman Ana finally living a life that is true to herself (Hong Kong)

Lana Lam
http://www.scmp.com/

*more here*

Things to do...

1.  If you haven't done it by now, change the clocks.

2. Buy a cookie

3. Remember to vote!!

02 November 2013

Transgender woman talks about her battle for acceptance in Omagh (Northern Ireland)

http://ulsterherald.com/

*more here*

Michigan legislature unlikely to vote on LGBT protections until 2014

http://wincountry.com/

*more here*

ezs note: Michiganders - prove 'em wrong - vote!!

Matt Nathanson's 'Kinks Shirt' Music Video Features Transgender Love Story

James Nichols
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

*more here*

OWN beauty school reality show features transgender teen

http://chicago.gopride.com/

*more here*

Police: Woman in coma after illegal injections

http://www.whlt.com/
  *more here*

ezs note:  Let's see... what do I say... no matter how much you want them, don't go near these
GOOD FOR NOTHING, VERMINOUS, CROOKS!!!   See a reputable doctor instead.

There.  I think I've made myself clear.