Transgender prisoner sues Virginia Department of Corrections over denial of surgery
An incarcerated transgender man has filed a lawsuit against the Virginia Department of Corrections for discriminating against him by denying him surgery and other treatment for gender dysphoria. Jason Yoakam, who has been incarcerated at the Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women in Troy, Virginia, since 2004, was diagnosed with gender dysphoria in 2017, but has repeatedly been denied gender-affirming medical care, including mental health services and gender confirmation surgery. Yoakam was issued a chest binder after his diagnosis, but due to his gender dysphoria and discomfort with his own body, keeps it on throughout all hours of the day, except when showering. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court’s ruling in favor of a transgender inmate who sued Florida state officials over denial of hormone therapy. Yoakam is not seeking special treatment, just access to medically necessary health care and reasonable accommodations for his gender dysphoria,” Saenz said in a statement.
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August 26, 2021 18:57 UTC
Bank of America vice chairman, COO to retire
(Reuters) – Bank of America Corp Vice Chairman Anne Finucane and Chief Operating Officer Thomas Montag will retire from their positions, the bank said in a statement on Thursday. Finucane joined Fleet Bank, which merged with Bank of America in 2004, 26 years ago. Following retirement, Finucane will assume the role of non-executive chairman at Bank of America Europe and transition to a non-executive board member role on BofA Securities Europe. He had joined as executive vice president and head of global sales and trading at Merrill Lynch in 2008, prior to it merger with BofA. Before that, Montag was with Goldman Sachs for 22 yearsBoth Finucane and Montag will become members of the bank’s Global Advisory Council after retiring.
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August 26, 2021 18:00 UTC
Northborough, Southborough police warn of scams; at least $15K has been lost
Police in Northborough and Southborough say residents in their communities are being targeted in unrelated gift card scams, including one in which residents were deceived into giving up $15,000. “If anyone is asking for a gift card of any sort to pay a debt or donation or something, it’s usually a scam,” Northborough police Lt. Brian Griffin said. “The ‘Boss’ advises the victim they will be reimbursed for the purchase of the gift cards once they return to work,” Southborough police said in a statement. “Once the gift card numbers are given to the scammer, the gift cards become currency that is now in the hands of the scammer. No one should be asking you to pay with gift cards.
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August 26, 2021 18:00 UTC
Alice Cooper announces first Detroit-area record signing in more than a decade
click to enlarge yakub88 / Shutterstock.comAlice Cooper will sign your copy of 'Detroit Stories', human blood sold separately. And Rock City Music is the right place to do it. Posed photos and selfies with Cooper are also prohibited.Tickets ($25) include a copy ofon vinyl or CD/DVD combo and can be purchased via eventbrite.com . There are still tickets ($22.50+) available for Coop's DTE Energy Theatre performance and can be purchased via ticketmaster.comStay connected with Detroit Metro Times. Subscribe to our newsletters, and follow us on Google News, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Reddit.
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August 26, 2021 17:48 UTC
Autumn Days in Austin, Texas
Despite being the fastest-growing major metropolitan area in the United States, Austin maintains a quirky, laid-back atmosphere unlike any other Texas city. Also, keep in mind that one of the country’s largest celebrations of music, Austin City Limits, takes place over the first two weekends in October, so crowds and inflated lodging prices can be expected during this event. ACL is an amazing outdoor music festival for all ages, featuring more than 100 musical performances. Rowing Dock or Austin City Kayak Tours are convenient places to rent kayaks or SUPs nearby. This Central East Austin food truck serves up flavorful family-style meals of carefully smoked meats and standout side items, like jalapeño cheese grits and lemon poppyseed slaw.
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August 26, 2021 17:18 UTC
Celebrating Differences: Success and supports for children with hearing loss
Morgan’s mom, Maria, also has hearing loss and immediately scheduled an assessment for her daughter. Whether a child experiences hearing loss from birth or later in life, the communication options available to them and their families are numerous and potentially overwhelming. “Just as important, children with profound hearing loss whose parents sign to them in infancy can make their first sign around 7 months old. Lily also attended Hearts for Hearing camp each summer with other children who are deaf or have hearing loss. In the case of children who have hearing loss, EPS will provide and/or accommodate whatever mode of communication the child prefers.
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August 26, 2021 17:18 UTC
Hawaii at UCLA odds, picks and prediction
Below, we look at the Hawaii vs. UCLA odds and lines, and make our best college football picks, predictions and bets. Hawaii at UCLA odds, spread and linesOdds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports' betting odds for a full list. Money line: Hawaii +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | UCLA -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)Hawaii +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | UCLA -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100) Against the spread/ATS: Hawaii +17.5 (-108) | UCLA -17.5 (-112)Hawaii +17.5 (-108) | UCLA -17.5 (-112) Total (Over/Under): 68.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)PLAY: Free, daily sports pick'em contests.Play now! Hawaii at UCLA odds, lines, picks and predictionsPredictionUCLA 48, Hawaii 27UCLA (-1000) hasn't had a lot of success outside of the conference in recent years, but hope springs eternal in 2021. The way to go is playing UCLA -17.5 (-112), despite its 1-8 ATS mark across the past nine non-conference outings.
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August 26, 2021 16:41 UTC
There aren't enough school bus drivers. Two school districts are warning parents.
FRAMINGHAM — School officials are scrambling to make sure they have enough school bus drivers to keep the wheels on the bus going round and round. School bus driver shortage in February:Bus driver shortage poses potential roadblock for Framingham schoolsThat leaves 125 students currently without a bus ride. How will a lack of school bus drivers affect Marlborough students? Back to School:COVID-19 pandemic amplifies school bus driver shortage concernsAccording to a 2021 school transportation review by HopSkipDrive, which surveyed school superintendents, transportation directors and others, the ongoing bus driver shortage was overwhelmingly the biggest pain point. Dias noted that Massachusetts is reporting a 15% statewide shortage of school bus drivers.
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August 26, 2021 16:41 UTC
Harry Styles to require masks and proof of vaccination or negative test for Detroit performance
click to enlarge lev radin / Shutterstock.comHarry Styles is the first major artist to require proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID-19 test, in addition to masks. The original 2020 itinerary included a Detroit date at Little Caesars Arena, which has been postponed to Sep. 20, with Jenny Lewis returning as support.However, ticket holders will have to show printed proof of vaccination (meaning no phone photos) or a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours prior to entry. Guests are also required to wear masks during their stay at LCA.According to live entertainment producers and promoters at 313 Presents, there is currently no overarching vaccination, test, or mask mandate for 313 Presents venues, which includes LCA, DTE Energy Music Theatre, Comerica Park, and others. Styles, however, appears to be the first major artist to also require masks.For more information as to where you can get vaccinated, visit michigan.gov/coronavirusStay connected with Detroit Metro Times. Subscribe to our newsletters, and follow us on Google News, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Reddit.
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August 26, 2021 16:07 UTC
Christian school tells gay volleyball coach to denounce his sexuality or quit
A gay man says he was forced to quit his job at a Christian school in Colorado after administrators told him to denounce his sexuality or leave. Tonga had joined Valor as the boys’ volleyball coach and had been offered the opportunity to teach the girls’ volleyball team, CNN reports. But administrators reportedly became aware of a Facebook post Tonga had made saying he disagreed with the school’s beliefs on sexuality and marriage. “I know I can be a gay man and a child of God,” he said. “What they’ve done to this coach, and especially seeing the quotes that have come out from the administration, is gut-wrenching,” he said.
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August 26, 2021 15:31 UTC
Federal judge hears challenge to DC's housing policy for transgender inmates
On Tuesday, a federal judge heard oral arguments in a lawsuit brought by a transgender female inmate challenging the D.C. Department of Corrections’ policy for housing transgender inmates, saying that the policy is discriminatory and relies too heavily on a person’s anatomical makeup. She demanded that she be transferred to a women’s housing unit and that the department change its policy to better accommodate transgender individuals based on their gender identity. Under the department’s previous housing policy, inmates were placed based on their anatomy, unless they were able to obtain a recommendation for alternative housing from DOC’s Transgender Housing Committee, comprised of corrections staffers, a doctor, a social worker, a mental health clinician, and members of the local transgender community. But opponents of the new policy change say it still does not eliminate the problems raised in Hinton’s initial lawsuit. The ACLU of DC and the Public Defender Service have since identified three additional transgender prisoners who never received hearings before the Transgender Housing Committee and were never reassigned to gender-affirming housing, even after the new policy was instituted.
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August 26, 2021 15:22 UTC
Michigan restaurant requires patrons to show proof of vaccination
Google MapsMartha's Leelanau Table in Suttons Bay is requiring customers to show proof of vaccination in order to dine inside. A Northern Michigan restaurant will now require all customers to provide proof of vaccination in order to be seated for dining inside. Martha’s Leelanau Table in Suttons Bay began checking for proof of vaccination beginning on Aug. 16, per an announcement the restaurant made on social media earlier this week. According to the post, the staff of Martha’s Leelanau Table are all 100% vaccinated and wearing masks to help prevent anyone from getting sick. It is also the only Michigan county with over 70% of its residents having completed both doses.
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August 26, 2021 15:00 UTC
Who's Back? Returning players to watch in boys high school soccer
This upcoming fall season will, by all accounts, be a normal one, something that hasn’t happened for two years. It should also be noted that last year’s soccer season was more successful than many players and coaches anticipated. That being said, soccer season is back, sans modifications. On the boys side, there will once again be plenty of talented players and teams across the area this year. The returning Holliston team MVP wants to play soccer in college.
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August 26, 2021 12:56 UTC
Daily News All-Stars for softball
MetroWest Daily NewsDaily News Softball Player of the YearBianca Fitch, HopedaleWith a last name nearly perfect for a pitcher, this right-hander turned in her first ever no-hitter this spring and finished the season with a 15-2 record. And if that wasn’t enough, Fitch even got the chance to play softball in the same game with her two other sisters this spring. Not only is this Hopedale High senior a standout softball player, she was a Daily News All-Star for volleyball and will play that sport at Stonehill College. “One of the best softball players I have ever coached, Audrey was a true student-athlete,” BVT coach Pete Cardoza said. “She’s a role model for her peers both on and off the softball field, and is the type of athlete every coach wants on their roster,” Hopkinton coach Shannon Allberry said.
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August 26, 2021 11:26 UTC
Wanted: Tiny towns to host Smithsonian Museum's 'Crossroads' exhibit
Sorry, Wayland, your town is quaint and historic and all, but at 13,493 residents, the 2020 U.S. Census says you are too big to host a new traveling exhibit produced by the Smithsonian Institution. Six small Massachusetts communities with populations of 12,000 or less will be chosen to host the Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street exhibit, “Crossroads: Changes in Rural America.”Applications open Monday for small-town museums, libraries and other cultural organizations interested in welcoming the exhibit. Mass Humanities, based in Northampton, will announce the selections in October. Host sites will be responsible for developing public programs to support the exhibit, including at least one community conversation held in partnership with another local organization. The state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Mass Humanities receives major support from Mass Cultural Council.
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August 26, 2021 09:11 UTC