08 December 2013

Turning the page: Transgender woman brings LGBT awareness to Bemidji

 Crystal Dey
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/


*more here*

Myths About Gender Confirmation Surgery

Brynn Tannehill
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

*more here*

Two violent deaths in two days worry Cleveland transgender community

 Ron Rutti
http://www.cleveland.com/


*more here8

ezs note: Two transgender people - one of whom was disabled and living a senior complex - were brutally murdered over the last few nights.  If you live in Cleveland, or have business or pleasure there, and you know about either one of these murders, please contact Cleveland police immediately!  It's time to make these vermin shake in their boots!

 Their names are Brittany Stergis and Betty Skinner. 

06 December 2013

Nelson Mandela 1918 - 2013

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Nelson Mandela

A great leader

A great friend

Rest in peace, Mr. Mandela

04 December 2013

Transgender cop files complaint against Middletown Police for “hostile environment”

Kaitlyn Schroyer
http://www.middletownpress.com/



*more here*

ezs note: Middletown, only 15 miles away... oy...



Ohio Mother Accuses Other Parents Of Harassing Transgender Child On Social Media

 Sarah Fruchtnicht
http://www.opposingviews.com/



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Hyattsville bans discrimination against transgender people

Jamie Anfenson-Comeau
http://www.gazette.net/


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16-year-old transgender student speaks to School Board about being bullied

http://www.examiner.com/


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03 December 2013

'Night Of 1000 Genders' Celebrated Gender Non-Conforming Youth In NYC

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


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Rhode Island Home to 1st Transgender High School Coach

Joe Siegel
http://www.edgeboston.com/


*more here*

Got what it takes?

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So, it's almost Christmas.  Time to buy presents for all the people in the family.  Or it's Hanukkah. Time to buy a beautiful brisket for family and friends.  Or just a time to relax after the bustle that comes with winter.  And it's time to think about your election.

What?

It's too early, you say.  And... me?  Little ole me? What can I bring to the table?  

Plenty.  You just haven't thought of those things yet.  Do you remember Islan Nettles, the transgender woman who was bludgeoned to death?  Or those transgenders who want to work, are desperate to work, but can't find any?  Or the transman who is about to be evicted for the sole reason of who he chooses to be.  Suddenly, you bring eloquence to the table.  One which is sorely lacking without you.

If you think that I'm saying this will be ridiculously easy, sorry, go to Fantasy Island.  The next year will be hard work.  Unless you run unopposed,  you're going to have to take some of the most ridiculous trash possible from your opponent.  And take it all with good cheer.  You may have to run on a shoestring.  A really bad, worn, about-to-fall-apart shoestring.  And if you come in second, you feel as if you lost the universe.  

You didn't, though.  We need voices like yours.  Have courage, and be our voice.

02 December 2013

'Preferred' Pronouns Gain Traction At US Colleges

LISA LEFF
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/


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An Open Letter to Katherine Svenson of the Delta County School Board

Dannie Dobbins
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/


*more here*

ezs note:  Well done, Dannie!

How The Pacific Justice Institute Plans To Continue Demonizing Transgender Children

ZACK FORD
http://thinkprogress.org/


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Hercules High fight prompts special school board meeting

http://www.ktvu.com/


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Nearly 80 Percent Of Transgender People Have Considered Suicide, Study Says

Sarah Rae Fruchtnicht
http://www.opposingviews.com/


*more here*

ezs note: If you have considered or attempted suicide, please consider seeing a psychiatrist or psychologist to help you through the rough patches in your life. There's no shame in it, and you'll feel a lot better!  One caveat though - make sure that the person is fully board certified.  If a person claims to "make you straight",walk out and don't pay the quack!

30 November 2013

Hello!

It's getting to the last month of the last month of the year.  Already!  Here in the United States Thanksgiving has come and gone, and Christmas preparations are on the way.  Little kids who believe in Santa Claus (or, kinda believe) are writing letters or e-letters to be sent to Ole Saint Nick.

However, what do we grown-ups write?  Isn't there anything that we wish for?  Well, let's see. I wish that every transgender person has a home to live in.  I wish that she or he would walk from the store to home without being accosted.  I wish that she or he would hold hands with a girl/boyfriend without being stared at or kicked out.  I wish that she/he be allowed to live, period.

Go ahead, write to Santa Claus. But then write to your Congressperson regarding these essential issues.  Whatever your belief or non-belief, you'll be jollier for it.

Wellington, Kansas   Mike Pompeo (R)  KS4
Scranton, Pennsylvania   Matt Cartwright (D   PA17
San Jose, California  Zoe Lofgren (D)   CA19
Asheville, North Carolina   Patrick McHenry  (R)   NC10
Lawrence, Kansas  Lynn Jenkins (R)   KS2
Yonkers, New York   Eliot Engel (D   NY16
Rowlett, Texas  Pete Sessions (R)   TX32
Belgrade, Montana   Steve Daines (R)   MT(at large)
Winnetka,california   Xavier Becerra (R)   CA34
Towanda, Illinois   Aaron Schock (R)   IL18

The listings above are at random, through the Internet.  If you live in (not near) one of the towns or cities listed above, simply press the name of the person, and you will be transported to their district office.  For other Congresspeople, press www.house.gov, and enter your ZIP code in the upper right corner.  For multiple Congresspeople, enter the ZIP+4 code.(example:  12345-6789)  This can be found on most of your regular mail.  Thanks!

Lawrence, Kansas

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29 November 2013

My Prairie Home with Rae Spoon bends genre, gender (Canada)

 KATHERINE MONK
http://www.calgaryherald.com/


*more here*

No more transphobia (UK)

http://www.varsity.co.uk/


*more here*


ezs note:  Thank you!

Tamil Nadu Schools to Invite Transgender Activists and Counselors to Take Gender Identity Sessions (India)

http://www.jagranjosh.com/

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Laverne Cox, Transgender Actress, Discusses Bullying In Vibe Vixen Interview

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


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Killed for who they really were: Kingston remembers those murdered for being transgender (UK)

Hannah Pupkewitz
http://swlondoner.co.uk/


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ezs note:  She was hanged to death at age 13.

At age 13!!!

Remember... please, remember.

27 November 2013

WATCH: Navy Chaplain Claims 'Demon of Rape' Inside Call for Trans Student Rights

Sunnivie Brydum
http://www.advocate.com/


*more here*

ezs note:  Hey, kids!   Let's sing the "Gordon Klingenschmitt" song!

"If he only had a brain..."

Local vigil marks Transgender Day of Remembrance (with correction)

SULEIDYS TELLEZ
http://www.gazettenet.com/


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Transgender given hall ticket for TNPSC Civil Exam (India)

http://www.business-standard.com/


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BCPC Launches Women’s Groups, Observes Trans Awareness Month

Winnie McCroy
http://www.edgeboston.com/


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Transgender man settles discrimination lawsuit

http://www.outinjersey.net/

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Happy Turkey/Tofurkey Day!

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To all my Jewish friends, happy Hanukkah!

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26 November 2013

CAP Releases LGBT Detainee Report

Will O'Bryan
http://www.metroweekly.com/


*more here

ezs note:  No matter what state you reside in, you do have rights!  To find out what they are, go to these websites:

Transgender Law Center  (specifically for transgenders)

National Justice Law Center

CIVIC

Hate Group Wages War Of Words And Fake Signatures Against CA’s Trans Student Law

http://www.queerty.com/



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A Case Study in Transphobia: Rolling Stone’s “About a Girl: Coy Mathis’s Fight to Change Gender”

Leela Ginelle
http://www.pqmonthly.com/


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Hip hop artists Macklemore and Lewis join UN gay and transgender rights campaign (Canada)

http://www.nanaimodailynews.com/


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Cisgender bias and airline miles

 VI NGUYEN
http://www.dailycal.org/


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25 November 2013

Transgender Russian Lawyer Strips Down for Gay Rights in Russia

Joseph Pedro
http://www.passportmagazine.com/


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Report: LGBT Immigrants Abused In Detention

http://www.talkradionews.com/


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Remembering fallen friends

Jess Bourget
http://www.theanchoronline.org/

*more here*


ezs note:  REMEMBER!!!

Colo. School Board Member: Transgender Students Need 'Castration' Before Using Bathrooms

Matt Ferner
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/


*more here*

Will Californians Get To Vote On Protections For Trans Students?

Tony Merevick
http://www.buzzfeed.com

*more here*

23 November 2013

Hello!

Silence...

There are times, to be sure, when it is good, even noble, to be silent.  When we are in our rooms, late at night, contemplating.  When we are in the woods or fields.  When we are in a rocker.

However, there are times when it is clearly not good to be silent.  When some yahoo spouts his garbage, who is there to speak up?

You are.

I have made this point clearly and abundantly.  I believe in inclusive equality.  This includes gays.  This includes lesbians.  This includes bisexuals. This includes queers.  This includes questioners.  And this includes (near and dear to my heart) transgenders.

I do what I can.  But you must do things too!  When a bill comes before Congress, e-write her or him.  When your Congressperson comes to town, go there and speak up.  When your town or city hall has a meeting, go there and speak up.  When you can't make it because of work, e-write the council members.  If necessary, protest.  And if all the people have hearts of stone, dammit, run yourself!

You've shown enough silence. Go out there and do something.

Alexandria, Virginia   Jim Moran (D)   VA8
Roselle, Illinois Tammy Duckworth (D)   IL8
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania   Patrick Meehan (R)   PA7
Leesburg, Virginia   Frank Wolf (R)   VA10
Crestview, Florida   Jeff Miller (R)  FL1
Overland Park, Kansas  Kevin Yoder (R) KS4
Lakeside, California   Duncan Hunter (R)   CA50
South Bend, Indiana   Jackie Walorski (R)   IN2
Sugar Land, Texas   Pete Olson (R)   TX22
Fremont, Indiana   Marlin Stutzman (R)   IN3

The listings above are randomly selected by the Internet.  If you live in (not near) one of the towns or cities listed above, just press the name of the Congressperson, and you will be transported to her/his site.  If you are at all unsure of your Congressperson, go to www.house.gov and enter your ZIP code.  If several people are the result, please enter the ZIP+4 code.  (example: 12345-6789)  Thanks.

Roselle, Illinois

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