Feb 28, 2008
by
Vanessa Edwards Foster
“These vagabond shoes
Are longing to stray
And make a brand new start of it
New York, New York!” — New York, New York, Frank Sinatra
You gotta love New York!
Seriously, these folks know how to speak out against what is wrong, organize and create a disturbance that’s worthy of the biggest city in the nation. I’m writing in response to the Gay City News.com report coming from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Banquet in the Big Apple. They organized not just ... Read More
Feb 28, 2008
by
Marti Abernathey
If you’re wanting to ask your favorite transgender person questions and you’re not that bright… this video is for you.
If you're wanting to ask your favorite transgender person questions and you're not that bright... this video is for you.
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Feb 27, 2008
by
Mercedes Allen
If my previous post seemed a little scattered and emotional, there’s a reason for it. The first trans community function I ever attended was a TDoR function, as was the first event I ever MCed outside a support group. I’ve been sensitive to transphobic violence at every step, and my own transition began with violence. But [...]
If my previous post seemed a little scattered and emotional, there's a reason for it. The first trans community function I ever attended was a TDoR function, as was the first event I ever MCed outside a support group. I've been sensitive to transphobic violence at every step, and my own transition began with violence. But seeing the settings for it shift to schools was not something I was prepared for.
At or around November 20th of every year, the transgender community commemorates a day of ... Read More
Feb 21, 2008
by
Mercedes Allen
My partner is a nut about sales. If it isn’t on sale, it doesn’t get purchased. So sometimes, when we run out of a breakfast staple and such, I have to remind her of that basic fact of life: “sometimes, we just have to pay full price.”
And then, the phrase comes back to haunt me. [...]
My partner is a nut about sales. If it isn't on sale, it doesn't get purchased. So sometimes, when we run out of a breakfast staple and such, I have to remind her of that basic fact of life: "sometimes, we just have to pay full price."
And then, the phrase comes back to haunt me. This usually happens around the evenings, these days. She's been talking about returning to work in a capacity which would take her out to job sites with ... Read More
Feb 17, 2008
by
Marti Abernathey
I was looking at videos for my YouTube post and found this video titled “Twin Boys Living As Girls”. It was taped in the early nineties, and is from the Jenny Jones Show. I sat their thinking this was just another trans segment on talk TV.
It is not. When I [...]
I was looking at videos for my YouTube post and found this video titled "Twin Boys Living As Girls". It was taped in the early nineties, and is from the Jenny Jones Show. I sat their thinking this was just another trans segment on talk TV.
It is not. When I realized who these two girls were, a sat here trembling, on the verge of tears.
If you are not aware after watching the video, of just who ... Read More
Feb 17, 2008
by
Marti Abernathey
I don’t know why I didn’t see this earlier, or why it just now hit google alerts, but I think it’s a pretty good interview.
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I love this video. I’m going to burn it to DVD and start giving it away to people that want a trans101. It’s very well done.
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And now… a vantreliquest!
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I don't know why I didn't see this earlier, or why it just now hit google alerts, but I think it's a pretty good interview.
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I love this video. I'm going to burn it to DVD and start giving it away to people that want a trans101. It's very well done.
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And now... a vantreliquest!
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Feb 16, 2008
by
Vanessa Edwards Foster
“Love cannot be defeated.” as said to rock vocalist, Bono by Rep. Tom Lantos (D-CA)
The political group I belong to – the National Transgender Advocacy Coalition (NTAC) – noted the passing of longtime Rep. Tom Lantos in a press release on Monday from complications due to esophageal cancer. Chances are, most of [...]
“Love cannot be defeated.” as said to rock vocalist, Bono by Rep. Tom Lantos (D-CA)
The political group I belong to – the National Transgender Advocacy Coalition (NTAC) – noted the passing of longtime Rep. Tom Lantos in a press release on Monday from complications due to esophageal cancer. Chances are, most of the transgender community was unfamiliar with congressman Lantos – but they should’ve been. Our press release characterized him as a “hero for the oppressed and voiceless ... Read More
