GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

I would rather admit being wrong rather than keep traveling on the wrong trail.

~Genevieve

TRANS BAN-A BAD IDEA

I served three years in the military (army) in the early 1970s. I am proud of my service to the country. I did not know that I was trans until 2005. Still I feel feel an affinity to trans service members currently serving. 

What the ban is saying is that trans people do not have the capacity to serve. There's the idea to trans people are mentally unstable. They said that about gays and lesbians. The difference is that trans people are visible. With nearly fifteen thousand trans people currently services they have proven that they are capable of performing their tasks. One can choose not disclose their sexual orientation. Identity is in plain sight. 

I worked in the pharmacy during my tour of duty and performed well. There are many gifted and talented men and women who may be drummed out of the military simply because of who they are. Many are in sensitive positions that are not to fill. The military has a quota to fill every month. Will they fill it with people who are less qualified? I hope not.

In the end everyone loses. The men and women not allowed to serve their country because who they are. The current service members who can see that trans people can and are good soldiers. The military loses because gifted people who can improve the services will not be allowed to display those skills. The ban on trans service members- a bad idea.

TRANS BAN IN MILITARY GOES INTO EFFECT

Transgender men and women who want a military career won't be able to because they will be barred from serving.

Currently there are 15 thousand trans service members on active duty. I wonder if they will be drummed out of the military like gay and lesbian people were before 'don't ask, don't tell".

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.


~Marti Luther King, Jr., Leader (1929-1968)

FINALLY

The Gender Employment Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) at lone last passed both the state assembly (100-40) and state senate (42-19). New York has been waiting and working for this day. GENDA adds gender identity as a protected class in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations. Protections already exist in New York City. Now the rest of the state has it.

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble, the small children, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.

~Ashley Smith

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BISONS!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2018-2019 FCS CHAMPIONS

North Dakota State- 38

Eastern Washington- 24

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been.

~Rainer Maria Rilke, Poet (1875-1926)

FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

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FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

                                                             FBS CHAMPIONSHIP

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

A Happy New Year to all! A clean slate. What happened last year is over. I pray that each person will have a great 2019 with new dreams and goals.

 As I mentioned last year work on the issues that concern you. 

Don't be bitter or fearful. 

Keep a positive outlook!

Don't let other people's negativity disrupt you.

Encourage others.

Pray.