08 May 2019

lead story - One of the two suspects in the Colorado school shooting is female, reportedly transgender

Zachary Halaschak
Washington Examiner


Caïn, Henri Vidal, 1896


please press:  www.washingtonexaminer.com

ezs note:  Okay... if the results prove to be true, we all need to take a deep breath.  Remember, there are constructive ways to move this country forward.  This is not an exhaustive list; it's just a sampling:

  • If you are old enough (18) REGISTER and VOTE
  • Speak at your local library
  • Bug your Congressperson (email/snailmail/in person)
  • Peacefully protest
  • If your man/woman is a douche, remember, you can run

05 May 2019

Trump Says Kentucky Derby Ruling Was ‘Not a Good One’

Sandra E. Garcia
The New York Times



ezs note:  Wow... you know so much... plus horse racing?  Oh, Donald, you're such the genius...


please press:  www.nytimes.com

Chile - Chile’s day of women

Franck Gaudichaud
Le Monde diplomatique


Santiago, Chile


please press:  mondediplo.com

civil rights -We can protect LGBTQ people and religious freedom. Pete Buttigieg and Utah show the way.

Jeff Graham
USA Today


Salt Lake City, UT


please press:  www.usatoday.com

Nevada - NEVADA DMV INTRODUCES GENDER NEUTRAL OPTION

Olivia Ali
The Nevada Sagebrush


Carson City, NV


please press:  nevadasagebrush.com

lead story - Attack on transgender woman in downtown Denver under investigation

Suzanne Ciechalski, Phil McCausland
NBC News


Denver, CO


please press:  www.nbcnews.com

04 May 2019

Donald Trump - A day after ranting about social media censorship, Trump retweets conspiracy site InfoWars and a far-right personality 'at the precipice of outright white nationalism'

Bradley Saacks
Insider


please press:  www.insider.com

Barbados - HIV PrEP – The morals Police are allowing new infections

Nastassia Rambarran
Stabroek News


Georgetown, Barbados
George Washington house (!)


please press:  www.stabroeknews.com

civil rights - Trump Administration Strengthens ‘Conscience Rule’ for Health Care Workers

Connecticut - Court ruling on Olympic runner continues debate from Connecticut high schools to powerlifting championships over intersex, transgender athletes

lead story - Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds Signs Bill with Discriminatory, Anti-Transgender Provision

03 May 2019

civil rights - Three LGBTQ job discrimination cases could have wider consequences for everyone

Shannon Minter
Los Angeles Times



please press:  www.latimes.com

Kentucky - Guest column: Henderson 'Fairness' law unfair, unnecessary

Richard Nelson, Robby Mills
The Gleaner


ezs note:  Uh, yeah.  And if Henderson voters have any sense, they will make Robby Mills a former state senator.


please press:  www.thegleaner.com


lead story - Transgender woman of African descent makes history in Brazil

01 May 2019

Donald Trump - Trump Lashes Out on Twitter Over Firefighters’ Support of Biden

Eileen Sullivan
The New York Times


ezs note:  Oh, Donald, you're such a... Donald. (I couldn't think of anything lower...)


please press:  www.nytimes.com

Malta - Malta’s wellbeing foundation joins European LGBTIQ network

civil rights - #AM_Equality Tipsheet: May 1, 2019

Minnesota - Two 'Teacher of the Year' recipients skipped the White House ceremony: 'Speak up if you don’t agree with something'

lead story - Wisconsin, Illinois Sued Over Transgender Name-Change Laws

AP
US News and World Report


Kenosha, WI


please press:  www.usnews.com

30 April 2019

civil rights - Northern Va. school systems declare support of transgender student in legal fight

John Bowden
The Hill


Fairfax, VA
(Fairfax Court House, June 1863)


please press:  thehill.com


South Carolina/California - California Adds South Carolina to the State-Funded Travel Ban

Ida Mojabad
SF Weekly

Charleston, SC
Seibels House


please press:  www.sfweekly.com

lead story - Iowans call on Reynolds to reject 'unjust' transgender health amendment

Laura Terrell
KCCI


Des Moines, IA
(Bird's Run site)


please press:  www.kcci.com

29 April 2019

Israel - Dozens of Protesters Demand Israel Enable Transgender Teen's Return to School

Lee Yaron
Haaretz


Ashkelon, Israel


please press:  www.haaretz.com

civil rights - Lawsuit Alleges Connecticut Correctional Officials Refused To Treat Transgender Prisoner

Kansas - Capitol Update: Rep. Woodard says it’s time for legislature to act on discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Kansans

Jay Senter
Shawnee Mission Post


Lenexa, KS


please press:  shawneemissionpost.com

lead story - How To Support Your Transgender Employees

28 April 2019

Iceland/Brunei - Iceland Cosigns Statement Against Brutal, Discriminatory Law in Brunei

civil rights - Honduran Transgender Woman Granted Asylum

Nancy Montoya
Arizona Public Media


Nogales, AZ


please press:  www.azpm.org

Tennessee - Charles Key Needs to Go to the Bathroom. Tennessee Won’t Let Him Because He’s Trans.

Samantha Key
The Daily Beast


Hendersonville, TN


please press:  www.thedailybeast.com

lead story - Stuck on the sidelines: A transgender powerlifter fights for the right to compete

Alex Berg
NBC News


Fort Collins, CO


please press:  www.nbcnews.com 

27 April 2019

Donald Trump - Samantha Bee roasts Trump at second 'Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner'

Guyana/UK - UK nudges Guyana on death penalty, gay rights

Press
Erasing 76 Crimes


Georgetown, Guyana


please press:  76crimes.com

civil rights - HHS Budget Would Fund Discrimination at Expense of Civil Rights Enforcement

Sharita Gruberg
Center for American Progress


Hubert H. Humphrey Building
 Health and Human Services


please press:  www.americanprogress.org

Oklahoma - White Supremacist Gets Life Sentence for Black Trans Woman's Murder

Trudy Ring
Advocate


Oklahoma City, OK


please press:  www.advocate.com  

lead story - An employer's religion should not justify discrimination against transgender workers

Kendra Strozyk
Los Angeles Times


Cameron Park, CA


please press:  www.latimes.com

26 April 2019

Ghana - Actor Prince David Osei attacks gays and lesbians

Press
Ghanaweb


Accra, Ghana


please press:  www.ghanaweb.com

ezs note:  Well, Mr. Osei certainly has the right to express his opinion.  However, we have the right not to buy his crap. 

civil rights - The Three-Letter Word That Triggered a Revolution

Alabama - ALABAMA DEPUTY PLACED ON LEAVE FOR ALLEGEDLY MAKING ANTI-LGBTQ COMMENTS ABOUT BULLIED TEEN WHO TOOK OWN LIFE

Jason Murdock
Newsweek


Huntsville, AL


please press:  www.newsweek.com

ezs note:  If the allegations against the trooper prove to be true, let's hope that the Huntsville board has the sense to put him permanently "on leave". 

lead story - Iowa Senate Republicans propose banning use of Medicaid dollars on transgender surgery

Tony Leys, Barbara Rodriguez
Des Moines Register


Imogene, Iowa


please press:  www.desmoinesregister.com

25 April 2019

Canada/Brunei - Transgender teenager from Brunei seeks asylum in Canada

civil rights - HHS nearing plan to roll back transgender protections

Mississippi - LGBTQ Mississippians Tell Texas: “Religious Freedom” Will Destroy Your State

Nico Lang
NewNowNext


Raising the Stars and Stripes Over the Capitol of the State of Mississippi
Harper's Weekly
(engraver unknown)

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lead story - Gender Policies In Sports — And How Local Transgender Athletes Navigate Them

Kojo Nnamdi
American University Radio



please press:  wamu.org