10 December 2019

civil rights - Medically necessary transgender surgery now covered by Wisconsin Medicaid after legal battle

Bruce Vielmetti
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel


Baraboo, WI


Florida - Transgender Florida student’s fight over school bathrooms could affect Alabama

Press
AL.com


Ponte Vedra, FL
Nease High School


please press:  www.al.com



lead story - "These women are targets": Transgender women fight for their rights in Colorado's prisons

Jonathan McDougle
CBS News


Canõn City, CO
Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility


please press:  www.cbsnews.com

Donald Trump - Articles of Impeachment read

09 December 2019

Donald Trump - House Judiciary Committee hearings

Jamaica - The power of transgender visibility in Jamaica

civil rights - U.S. Supreme Court rejects inmate's bid for sex reassignment surgery

Andrew Chung
Reuters


US Supreme Court


please press:  www.reuters.com

Massachusetts - Remembering Rita: The 20th Transgender Day Of Remembrance Is Painfully Personal For Boston

lead story - Groundbreaking UW study: Transgender kids’ gender identity is as strong as that of cisgender children

Ryan Blethen
The Seattle Times


Seattle, WA
Gerberding Hall


please press:  www.seattletimes.com

 ezs note:  You can read the abstract or buy the full report HERE.

08 December 2019

New York - NY Courts To Add Transgender, Nonbinary & Other Gender Options To Jury Documents

lead story - In Pantene's new video series, transgender people talk about what it's like to go home for the holidays

Elizabeth Wolfe, Douglas S. Wood
CNN


Haines City, FL


please press:  www.cnn.com

Donald Trump - Nadler: Impeachment would be a guilty verdict in 'three minutes flat'

Devan Cole, Manu Raju
CNN



please press:  www.cnn.com

07 December 2019

SPECIAL - New House Judiciary Committee report defines impeachable offenses

Katelyn Burns
Vox




please press:  www.vox.com

ezs note:  Once again, the House Judiciary Committee goes into further detail as to why it's necessary to impeach Donald Trump.  I can't guarantee you'll change minds, but at least they'll give it a second thought.  The document will be found HERE.

Now let me see...



As you might know, Emily's Virtual Rocket has been around a while.  You'd think that  I  would get some fabulous clothes.  Uh, not really.  I get clothing, but it's male clothing.

I am not asking for a handout.  What I would like is if you see an article that really moves or inspires you, sending an article of clothing would be a way of saying "thank you".  Just send one item.  It doesn't have to be from Saks or Cartier.  In fact, sending a good lightly used item would be just as appreciated.  I am very large (280 pounds/127 kilograms), but I am following one item Weight Watchers diligently. Here's what I'm looking for:
  • tops (not too loud or flashy)
  • wig (medium to dark brown)
  • slacks
  •  skirt (knee length) 
  • panties (new only, cotton preferable)
  • bra (new only)
  • nylons (new only)
  • socks (extra-large please)
  • insert into bra (C cup, no larger)
  • sweater
  • coat
  • inexpensive necklace (long)
  • inexpensive perfume
For three of the items which I specify as new, I am not calling for expense or extravagance.  Family Dollar, Target, or Wal-Mart, for example, will do nicely.  Here's the address:

Emily Shorette
60 Starkel Road 
Apartment 60, #110
06117

Ireland - Ireland to simplify process for transgender 16- and 17-year-olds to change legal gender

Vic Parsons
Pink News


Uragh, Ireland
Uragh Stone Circle


please press:  www.pinknews.co.uk


civil rights - Transgender women fight law blocking inmates' name change

Press
ABC News


Huntsville, TX
Huntsville Unit


please press:  abcnews.go.com

Rhode Island - Newport’s Channing Memorial Church observes Transgender Day of Remembrance

lead story - Man sentenced to death for killing transgender cellmate

Tim Fitzsimons
NBC News


Delano, CA
Kern Valley State Prison


please press:  www.nbcnews.com

ezs note:  Personally, I don't believe in the death penalty.  However, I do believe that Mr. Crespo should stay in prison for a long, long, time.  Like, say, until the year 5000.

Donald Trump - Trump complains about light bulbs making him look orange and people flushing toilets 15 times in rambling monologue

Conrad Duncan
The Independent


ezs note:  Oh, but he's sane.  Obviously.


please press:  www.independent.co.uk

06 December 2019

Germany - Meet Anastasia: Germany's first transgender army commander

civil rights - Fox News host Tucker Carlson says transgender rights are a “boutique issue" for "rich people"

Matthew Rozsa
Salon


where all of us transgender people live
(didn't you know???)


please press:  www.salon.com

Delaware - Sarah McBride earns Victory Fund endorsement in State Senate campaign

lead story - Trump’s Rollback of Transgender Rights Extends Through Entire Government

Lola Fadulu
The New York Times


Kent, OH
(site of Kent State shootings)


please press:  www.nytimes.com

Donald Trump - Could this be Trump’s orange makeup?

Cheryl Wischhcover
Vox


Herr Donald, in all his glory


please press:  www.vox.com

05 December 2019

Colorado - Transgender pastor at Colorado church is preaching from a pulpit she once would have been banned from

lead story - Transgender woman with eight-year-old daughter sues over right to change sex listed in Japan's family register

Press
The Japan Times


Amagasaki, Japan


please press:  www.japantimes.co.jp

Donald Trump - Trump’s Legacy Is Being Written Right Now

Carolyn Eisenberg
The New York Times



please press:  www.nytimes.com

04 December 2019

civil rights - What does EVSC's non-discrimination policy cover? A closer look at the district’s approach.

Wisconsin - ‘It’s just reality:’ Milwaukee group works to end violence against those who are transgender

Cassidy Williams
FOX6


Milwaukee, WI


please press:  fox6now.com

lead story - The many faces of transgender people

Donald Trump - complete airing of House Judiciary Committee of impeachment hearing by C-SPAN3

03 December 2019

Donald Trump - Democrats release impeachment report detailing 'overwhelming' evidence of misconduct and obstruction

Manu Raju, Jeremy Herb
CNN


please press: www.cnn.com 

ezs note:  THIS is it.

Here is the complete report by the House Intelligence Committee reported by Adam Schiff, his Members, and many, many, staff.  You can find the complete report HERE.

If at all possible, please read the entire report.  When I'm done with today's news, I plan on reading it in its entirety.

02 December 2019

Pennsylvania - Harrisburg church hosts support group for parents with transgender kids

Frank Pizzoli
Pennsylvania Capital-Star


Harrisburg, PA


please press:  www.penncapital-star.com

lead story - Obesity persists as surgery barrier among transgender adults

TG Martinson
Healio


obese male


please press:  www.healio.com

ezs note:  Yeah, I admit it - obesity is my bugaboo.  But it's also one that I'm determined to fight.  Weight Watchers seems to be working out well for me.  However, I also know that I'm just attending one meeting.  If one attendee is being snotty, speak up!  Remember, it's YOUR life that you're trying to make better.

Donald Trump - Trump Is the Founders’ Worst Nightmare

30 November 2019

Now let me see...



As you might know, Emily's Virtual Rocket has been around a while.  You'd think that  I  would get some fabulous clothes.  Uh, not really.  I get clothing, but it's male clothing.

I am not asking for a handout.  What I would like is if you see an article that really moves or inspires you, sending an article of clothing would be a way of saying "thank you".  Just send one item.  It doesn't have to be from Saks or Cartier.  In fact, sending a good lightly used item would be just as appreciated.  I am very large (280 pounds/127 kilograms), but I am following one item Weight Watchers diligently. Here's what I'm looking for:
  • tops (not too loud or flashy)
  • wig (medium to dark brown)
  • slacks
  •  skirt (knee length) 
  • panties (new only, cotton preferable)
  • bra (new only)
  • nylons (new only)
  • socks (extra-large please)
  • insert into bra (C cup, no larger)
  • sweater
  • coat
  • inexpensive necklace (long)
  • inexpensive perfume
For three of the items which I specify as new, I am not calling for expense or extravagance.  Family Dollar, Target, or Wal-Mart, for example, will do nicely.  Here's the address:

Emily's Virtual Rocket
60 Starkel Road 
Apartment 60, #110
06117

Brazil/USA - Transgender Woman Killed In Brazil Honored With Tribeca Sculpture

Sydney Pereira
Patch


Fortaleza, Brazil


please press:  patch.com

civil rights - On transgender rights, where does Penn really stand?

Sean Bender, Rebecca Wallace
The Daily Pennsylvanian


Charter of Penn University
Philadelphia, PA


please press:  www.thedp.com

Virginia - Equality Virginia kicks off “Ask a Trans Person” series at Central Library

Rich Griset
Chesterfield Observer


Chesterfield County, VA


lead story - A bill meant to protect India’s transgender community instead leaves them angry and aggrieved

Niha Masih
The Washington Post


Bangalore, India


please press:  www.washingtonpost.com

Donald Trump - It’s a good bet Trump pardons his felon allies. Here’s when that’s most likely.

Colbert I. King
The Washington Post



please press:  www.washingtonpost.com

29 November 2019

Barbados - Study finds progress in treating HIV in the Caribbean 'tenuous'

Press
Jamaica Observer


Bridgetown, Barbados


please press:  www.jamaicaobserver.com

civil rights - Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair Launches Campaign for Stronger Municipal Protections for LGBTQ Community

Iowa - Iowa GOP lawmaker calls flying of trans flag above Capitol an act of the 'Rainbow Jihad'

Morgan Gstatler
The Hill


Rep. Skyler Wheeler (R-IA)


please press:  thehill.com

ezs note:  4th district of Iowa (most of Sioux County) - Ah, Skyler.  Dont'cha just love him?  No? Then may I suggest organizing the Democratic party with the goal of ousting Skyler.  Did I say it was easy? Nope.  Never said it would be.  But ousting Skyler - doesn't that sound good?  

lead story - Raoul signs onto amicus brief in support of transgender rights

Staff
The State-Journal Register


Illinois AG Kwame Raoul


please press:  www.sj-r.com

Donald Trump - House GOP members are 'absolutely disgusted and exhausted' by Trump's behavior, former GOP congressman says

27 November 2019

The Gambia (and others) - Rape Prosecution Must Drive the New Rohingya Genocide Court Case

Susan Hutchinson
PassBlue


Banjul, The Gambia
(President and Mrs. Obama visiting)


please press:  www.passblue.com

ezs note:  It's about halfway down, but transgender people are being harassed.

civil rights - Civil rights agency slams Trump admin over LGBTQ policies

Julie Moreau
NBC News


Lyndon Johnson signs the Kerner Commission report


please press: www.nbcnews.com

ezs note: One of the most important hotlinks is Are Rights A Reality?  Obviously, a 600-plus page tome is too much for a single reading, but it's really important. Give it a half-hour to an hour.  Thanks.

Nevada - AG Ford: Transgender inmate case could force changes in Nevada prisons

Miranda Willson
Las Vegas Sun


Las Vegas, NV
(yes, there is beauty outside the casinos)

lead story - Woman sues Philadelphia pharmacy for outing her as transgender, HIV-positive