Ever See John Kerry and Mara Keisling in the Same Place?

by Marti Abernathey

Last night Rebecca Juro interviewed Mara Keisling. While I agreed with some of what she had to say, she totally pulled a Kerry. How much did she flip-flop? About this much….

 
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Last night Rebecca Juro interviewed Mara Keisling. While I agreed with some of what she had to say, she totally pulled a Kerry. How much did she flip-flop? About this much.... Read More

Categories: NCTE, podcast

Want Ads: Looking For Mr. or Ms. Goodbar

by Vanessa Edwards Foster

Help Wanted: Transgender Political Insider, No Experience Necessary – Will Train!
Need individual with a smiling face and a Can-Do Attitude! Personal Ambition a serious plus! Must take directions well. Must be able to learn public relations marketing from a gay and lesbian perspective (Marketing experience a huge plus) Must like [...]

Help Wanted: Transgender Political Insider, No Experience Necessary – Will Train! Need individual with a smiling face and a Can-Do Attitude! Personal Ambition a serious plus! Must take directions well. Must be able to learn public relations marketing from a gay and lesbian perspective (Marketing experience a huge plus) Must like the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and Gay and Lesbian Equality. Must possess ability and willingness to both raise funds or to be able to attract leads ... Read More

Categories: HRC, Transpolitical, politics

My Own Personal Feminist Milestone?

by Marti Abernathey

When I transitioned, I knew that I’d experience the world in a much different way as I did at the time. One of the unexpected effects of my transition was the strengthening of my belief in feminism. Having lived in both genders has really opened my eyes to the reality of the inequality [...]

When I transitioned, I knew that I'd experience the world in a much different way as I did at the time. One of the unexpected effects of my transition was the strengthening of my belief in feminism. Having lived in both genders has really opened my eyes to the reality of the inequality between the sexes. I've written a lot about my feminist beliefs here and on my personal blog, Marti Abernathey.com. I posted about a blog entry that I ... Read More

Categories: feminism

When Hysterics Trump Logic

by Marti Abernathey

When the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and the Indiana Transgender Advocacy Alliance (INTRAA) put out a joint press release about the “no match” policy of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), I knew that there would be a backlash from the religious right here in Indiana. I didn’t have to [...]

When the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and the Indiana Transgender Advocacy Alliance (INTRAA) put out a joint press release about the "no match" policy of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), I knew that there would be a backlash from the religious right here in Indiana. I didn't have to wait very long to find it. Micah Clark, of the Indiana chapter of the American Family Association double dips in transphobia AND xenophobia. He writes: A small segment of ... Read More

Categories: transphobia

Transgender YouTube Diversity

by Marti Abernathey

What I love about the transgender youtube community is the diversity. You can be inspired:

If look close, you’ll see trans blogger, Monica Roberts standing up for her civil rights!

Even though I’m no longer a Christian, I try and live my life as Christ did. This video reminds me why I need to donate money [...]

What I love about the transgender youtube community is the diversity. You can be inspired: If look close, you'll see trans blogger, Monica Roberts standing up for her civil rights! Even though I'm no longer a Christian, I try and live my life as Christ did. This video reminds me why I need to donate money to SoulForce. THEY ARE AWESOME! What hits me over and over again is how the students are examples of love, and how the preachers are examples of ... Read More

Categories: Trans, youtube

Conventional Wisdom vs. Reality

by Vanessa Edwards Foster

by Vanessa Edwards Foster
“Stop! Hey, what’s that sound? Everybody look what’s going down.” — For What It’s Worth, Buffalo Springfield
An odd incident occurred this past Sunday. I went out to give my front yard what should be the final mowing of the year. No, that’s not the oddity – [...]

by Vanessa Edwards Foster “Stop! Hey, what’s that sound? Everybody look what’s going down.” — For What It’s Worth, Buffalo Springfield An odd incident occurred this past Sunday. I went out to give my front yard what should be the final mowing of the year. No, that’s not the oddity – at least not down here in the southern half of Texas. This is the subtropics, after all. What was odd was that as I plowed ... Read More

Categories: HRC

I’m Turning Transgender, Yes I Really Think So

by Marti Abernathey

The attitude that Sherri Shepard expresses here is essentially,
“You’ll not be who you are in my house! Shame on you!”
which is pretty sad, I think.

The attitude that Sherri Shepard expresses here is essentially, "You'll not be who you are in my house! Shame on you!" which is pretty sad, I think. Read More

Categories: in the media