14 March 2024

New York - Freedom of Sex - The moral case for letting trans kids change their bodies.

Andrea Long Chu

nymag.com


New York Magazine

please press:  nymag.com

ezs note:  Once in a while, a magazine puts out an issue which will be discusssed for a long, long time.  Here is the paragraph which I feel is the most seminal:

I am speaking here of a universal birthright: the freedom of sex. This freedom consists of two principal rights: the right to change one’s biological sex without appealing to gender and the right to assume a gender that is not determined by one’s sexual biology. One might exercise both of these rights toward a common goal — transition, for instance — but neither can be collapsed into the other. I am put in mind of a bicameral system. Each chamber has its own prerogatives, but neither the exclusive upper chamber (sex) nor the boisterous lower one (gender) has the ultimate power to overrule the other. (Not all trans people wish to change their sex; some trans people are also gender-nonconforming.) By asserting the freedom of sex, we may stop relying on the increasingly metaphysical concept of gender identity to justify sex-changing care, as if such care were only permissible when one’s biological sex does not match the serial number engraved on one’s soul. The same goes for “sex assigned at birth,” which unhelpfully obscures the very biological processes that many people have a right to change. In general, we must rid ourselves of the idea that any necessary relationship exists between sex and gender; this prepares us to claim that the freedom to bring sex and gender into whatever relation one chooses is a basic human right.

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I strongly urge you to read the entire article.  Agree or disagree, it could be the 21st century version of The Federalist Papers.

Rob Reiner and Christian Nationalism (video)



ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors, who gave me a breath of fresh air.  Unfortunately, most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. Fortunately, though, Ed saves the day. I may not see every line from 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 learn more about him, go to Bing AI and type 'Who is Reverend Ed Trevors?'

By the way, if you're free, Ed broadcasts live on 1) most Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and 2) most Wednesday afternoons at 2:00 pm (Eastern time). (other time zones will vary)  Look for :



Vote yes on Plainville's referendum!


Plainville, CT

Credit:  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b2/Civil_War_Memorial%2C_Plainville%2C_Connecticut.jpg

ezs note:  As I've said before, although I no longer live in Plainville, I read the town's goings-on with great interest.  There are two reasons why you should vote YES on the school board's budget:

1)  the middle school is in dire need of repair,

and, 

2)  it would royally piss off a person who heads an anti-anything board.

Yeah, the last one's personal.  So what.

13 March 2024

national/world - Wisconsin governor to veto transgender ban

AP

The Mining Journal


Plymouth, WI (Gov. Evers' birthplace)


please press:  www.miningjournal.net

Nebraska - Nebraska governor approves regulations to allow gender-affirming care for minors

Margery A. Beck

Independent


Columbus, NE (Gov. Pillen's birthplace)

please press:  www.independent.co.uk

ezs note: Nebraskans -  Y'all know what to do.  When Election Day rolls around, vote out Gov. Pillen and the idiotic state legislators who voted for this stupid bill.  Bumper stickers wouldn't hurt either.

MN State Rep and the Importance of Being Civil (video)


Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuQTPMd7V4o

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors, who gave me a breath of fresh air.  Unfortunately, most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. Fortunately, though, Ed saves the day. I may not see every line from 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 learn more about him, go to Bing AI and type 'Who is Reverend Ed Trevors?'

By the way, if you're free, Ed broadcasts live on 1) most Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and 2) most Wednesday afternoons at 2:00 pm (Eastern time). (other time zones will vary)  Look for :

12 March 2024

Robert De Niro on Trump Being “So F**king Stupid,” Being at the Oscars & New Movie Ezra (video)


Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnQXC4_h-LM&t=540s

'Do people not understand' - Transgender golfer furious after being banned from women's tour

Stuart Ballard

GBN


Howey-in-the-Hills, FL

please press:  www.gbnews.com

Florida - Historic Settlement Achieved in Challenge to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” Law

Cielo

Equality Florida



St. Petersburg, FL

please press:  eqfl.org

ezs note:  Finally, sunshine in Florida!

Sitting at the feet of my barber (video)


Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRByVbUC5fE

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors, who gave me a breath of fresh air.  Unfortunately, most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. Fortunately, though, Ed saves the day. I may not see every line from 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 learn more about him, go to Bing AI and type 'Who is Reverend Ed Trevors?'

By the way, if you're free, Ed broadcasts live on 1) most Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and 2) most Wednesday afternoons at 2:00 pm (Eastern time). (other time zones will vary)  Look for :

11 March 2024

national/world - Alabama official calls for firing of transgender Space Camp employee after parent speaks out

William Thornton

AL.com


Huntsville, AL
(where else?)

please press:  www.al.com
 

Tennessee - How to stay or when to move? Transgender laws force tough choices on Tennessee families

Jamie McGee

Lookout


 Knoxville, TN

please press:  tennesseelookout.com

ezs note:  If Tennessee continues to be bullheaded, COME TO CONNECTICUT!  Granted, the state as a whole is more expensive, but there are areas which are significantly lower in cost. (look at the northeast quarter of the state in particular).

Healers and Triggers (video)

 



ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors, who gave me a breath of fresh air.  Unfortunately, most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. Fortunately, though, Ed saves the day. I may not see every line from 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 learn more about him, go to Bing AI and type 'Who is Reverend Ed Trevors?'

By the way, if you're free, Ed broadcasts live on 1) most Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and 2) most Wednesday afternoons at 2:00 pm (Eastern time). (other time zones will vary)  Look for :

10 March 2024

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE 3/9/2024

 


The Dangerous Scam of “the Women’s Bill of Rights”

Allison Chapman

Slate


Alachua, FL
(state with some of the worst anti-trans legislation)

please press:  slate.com

Iowa - Most Iowans oppose controversial trans birth certificate bill, according to new poll

Donald Padgett

Advocate


Ackley, IA

please press:  www.advocate.com


Shut Up and Share Your Faith! (video)

 


Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDSAmP-WH9Q

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors, who gave me a breath of fresh air.  Unfortunately, most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. Fortunately, though, Ed saves the day. I may not see every line from 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 learn more about him, go to Bing AI and type 'Who is Reverend Ed Trevors?'

By the way, if you're free, Ed broadcasts live on 1) most Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and 2) most Wednesday afternoons at 2:00 pm (Eastern time). (other time zones will vary)  Look for :

09 March 2024

national/world - Trans Equity Project coming to Union County

Lauryn Longacre

The Standard-Journal


New Berlin, PA (Union County)

please press:  www.standard-journal.com

Missouri - Missouri: home to child marriage, corporal punishment and sick ‘child welfare’ ideas

Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian


Arnold, MO

please press:  www.theguardian.com

Missouri - leadin' the way. (shudder)

Napoleon And Political Manipulation Of Faith (video)

 



ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors, who gave me a breath of fresh air.  Unfortunately, most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. Fortunately, though, Ed saves the day. I may not see every line from 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 learn more about him, go to Bing AI and type 'Who is Reverend Ed Trevors?'

By the way, if you're free, Ed broadcasts live on 1) most Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and 2) most Wednesday afternoons at 2:00 pm (Eastern time). (other time zones will vary)  Look for :

08 March 2024

nation/world - Building a better system for transgender health care

Jay Lau

Harvard School of Public Health


 Boston, MA
Harvard School of Public Health

please press:  www.hsph.harvard.edu

Maryland - Md. Senate passes transgender sanctuary bill

Staff

Washington Blade


Annapolis, MD

please press:  www.washingtonblade.com

Maryland residents - If you are one of the unfortunate people whose Senator voted against this good bill, be sure to use your vote to kick em' out:

Stephen S. Hershey Jr. (D36)
Justin Ready (D5)
Jack Bailey (D29)
Mary Beth Carozza (D38)
Paul D. Corderman (D2)
William G. Folden (D4)
Jason Gallion (D35)
J. B. Jennings (D7)
Johnny Mautz (D37)
Mike McKay (D1)
Johnny Ray Saling (D7)
Bryan W. Simomaire (D31)
Chris West (D42)

A method of dealing with anxiety (video)

 



ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors, who gave me a breath of fresh air.  Unfortunately, most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. Fortunately, though, Ed saves the day. I may not see every line from 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 learn more about him, go to Bing AI and type 'Who is Reverend Ed Trevors?'

By the way, if you're free, Ed broadcasts live on 1) most Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and 2) most Wednesday afternoons at 2:00 pm (Eastern time). (other time zones will vary)  Look for :

07 March 2024

Nevada - Anti-trans comments draw demands for Nevada regent’s resignation

Ray Brewer

Las Vegas Sun


North Las Vegas, NV

please press:  lasvegassun.com


More Faith, More Blessings??? (video)


Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbd6A255ynA

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors, who gave me a breath of fresh air.  Unfortunately, most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. Fortunately, though, Ed saves the day. I may not see every line from 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 learn more about him, go to Bing AI and type 'Who is Reverend Ed Trevors?'

By the way, if you're free, Ed broadcasts live on 1) most Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and 2) most Wednesday afternoons at 2:00 pm (Eastern time). (other time zones will vary)  Look for :

06 March 2024

national - RI doctors could be prosecuted for providing care banned in other states. This law would protect them.

Antonia Noori Farzan

Providence Journal


Tiverton, RI


ezs note:  Right.  AND PROTECTING DOCTORS IS HOW IT SHOULD BE.

please press:  www.providencejournal.com

VOTE!



California - Lisa Middleton Advances to November Election; Could Become First Out Transgender Legislator in California

Staff 

victoryfund.org



Palm Springs, CA

please press:  victoryfund.org

"Do not mistreat the foreigner" And The Sin Of Forgetting Where We Come From (video)

 



ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors, who gave me a breath of fresh air.  Unfortunately, most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. Fortunately, though, Ed saves the day. I may not see every line from 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 learn more about him, go to Bing AI and type 'Who is Reverend Ed Trevors?'

By the way, if you're free, Ed broadcasts live on 1) most Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and 2) most Wednesday afternoons at 2:00 pm (Eastern time). (other time zones will vary)  Look for :

https://www.youtube.com/@revedtrevors4961/streams

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mistreat - treat (a person or animal) badly, cruelly, or unfairly (Microsoft Bing)

oppress - keep (someone) in subservience and hardship, especially by the unjust exercise of authority

Sounds like a certain someone might do every day if he were given the office of president?  (hint:  it ain't Biden)

05 March 2024

Missouri teachers who support a trans minor's social transition could face felony, be put on sex offender list under proposed bill

Kiara Alfonseca

ABC News


Ozark,MO (Christian County)

please press:  abcnews.go.com

ezs note: Missouri residents - please call your state representative and  state senator and urge them to ditch this odious bill - or they'll be ditched in the next election! 

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Mississippi - Mississippi inmates may get to sue prisons if they’re jailed with trans people

John Russell

LGBTQ Nation


Jackson, MS


please press:  www.lgbtqnation.com

Leave a comment!

IVF In Alabama And Taking The Lord’s Name In Vain (video)


Credit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTzRBa2rUCQ

ezs note:  I ran across Rev. Ed Trevors, who gave me a breath of fresh air.  Unfortunately, most of what passes off as 'Christianity' is pure crap. Fortunately, though, Ed saves the day. I may not see every line from 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 learn more about him, go to Bing AI and type 'Who is Reverend Ed Trevors?'

By the way, if you're free, Ed broadcasts live on 1) most Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and 2) most Wednesday afternoons at 2:00 pm (Eastern time). (other time zones will vary)  Look for :

04 March 2024

Florida - ‘It was the life raft’: Transgender people find a safe haven in Tallahassee

Nada Hassanein

Tampa Bay Times


Tallahassee, FL

please press:  www.tampabay.com

ezs note:  In case you were wondering, the state is chosen entirely at random. (see www.random.org ) The only exception is a story is more than a week old. Hope it helps.