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Angela Gardner is a founding member of The Renaissance Transgender Assoc., Inc., former editor of its newsletter and magazine, Transgender Community News. She was the Diva of Dish for TGF in the late 1990s and Editor of LadyLike magazine until its untimely demise. She has appeared in film and television shows portraying TG characters, as well as representing Renaissance on numerous talk shows.
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All the trans related news we could find assembled in one place! It’s The Week In Transgenderism! Today learn that more shots, on both sides, have been fired in the Restroom Wars. The Daily Show devoted almost an entire show to the restroom issue. Siobhan Attwell is the new Andreja Pejic. The Pentagon hasn’t made good on its promise to let trans soldiers serve openly. Panti Bliss provides free HIV tests in her basement. A trans boy can run for prom king. Ladyboys must apply for the army in Thailand. A drag queen gives a TED talk. And we have a long list of TWIT Awards to present. Don’t miss any of it! It’s all in TWIT!
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Right wing opposition to LGBT rights culminated in the passage of House Bill 2 in North Carolina. Rational people around the country are striking back with an all out assault on North Carolina’s prosperity. Business leaders, the federal government and city and state governments around the country are all poised to stop the flow of cash in the state. And there’s a lot of other news in The Week In Transgenderism. March 31 was International Transgender Day of Visibility. A Malaysian trans women wins an award from the U.S. Secretary of State. Two articles feature important trans activists of the present and bygone days. Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton both promise trans support. Israel seeks to boost LGBT tourism. All that and more plus a few TWIT Awards is waiting for you in this week’s edition of TWIT!
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A trans woman from Scotland is in the finals of The Voice U.K. Restroom Wars continue to make news. March 31 is the International Transgender Day of Visibility. A trans woman is tossed out of a Trump rally. A trans woman how has had her surgeries tells all about the experience. RuPaul talks about gender, transgender, and drag. How do young people view gender? Angelica Ross makes a video, “Let’s Talk About the T.” Amnesia Sparkles wants to take her MtF transformations on the road. Trans people have more mental health and addiction problems. An Australian financier comes out as trans. Caitlyn Jenner really stirred things up by backing Cruz. All that and more, including a load of TWIT Awards is waiting for you in TWIT!
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The Week In Transgenderism welcomes spring! And brings you all the trans-related news you need. Today we learn that The True Colors Fund has picked four trans women activists to receive their Global Transgender Hero award. The city of San Francisco has provided GRS to 103 people since 2013. Janet Mock will speak at Penn Women’s Week. Los Angeles has formed a Transgender Advisory Council. A trans woman is the new LGBT Liaison in the White House. Eddie Izzard runs a lot and comes out as transgender. I Am Cait may be about to get the axe. Praise for the way Lilly Wachowski came out. The largest Canadian gender conference happened at the University of Victoria. All that plus more and a barrel full of TWIT Awards is waiting for you in TWIT!
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Angela Gardner takes a visit to the online Transgender Archive hosted by the University of Victoria. This Vancouver based university has solicited contributions of trans related documents, publications, ephemera, and photographs over the past several years. Just recently they announced that the Archive is online. Angela checks it out and finds the negatives and positives in this review.
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Welcome to The Week In Transgenderism! Today we learn that The Wachowskis are now The Wachowski Sisters. Seattle’s mayor has signed an executive order to protect the rights of trans people dealing with city offices. NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio has signed a bill that requires trans access to public restroom facilities. Learn how Carmen Carrera made it to the top. Meet trans man model Laith Ashley. Also meet trans man scholar Stephen Whittle. Are you ready for makeup tips from Miss Fame? Courtney Act met Madonna in Melbourne. The man who brought Rocky Horror to the London stage has passed away. There’s all that, plus more, and a large quantity of TWIT Awards waiting!
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Prepare for information download! It’s The Week In Transgenderism with all the trans related news you can use! Today we learn that there is a Miss Trans Israel pageant. The KFC manager who hired and fired a trans woman has been fired. The governor of South Dakota vetoed the bathroom bill. Trans activist Danni Askini runs for her state legislature. Mya Taylor wins a Spirit Award. Caitlyn Jenner joins forces with MAC Cosmetics. Ellen Page hosts an LGBT travel show. There’s an Uber driver drag queen. A new web series documents historic trans people. A drag queen gets fired from a sex toy selling gig. One of The New York Dolls is now making and selling clothes. There’s all that and a load of TWIT Awards waiting for your attention in TWIT!
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And the winner is… The Week In Transgenderism! That ‘s right, it’s all the trans news we can pack into one column! Today we learn that Calpernia Addams is a multi-talented woman who advocates for trans rights. There is a trans group promoting Hillary Clinton. The Governor of Pennsylvania says Medicaid in his state should pay for GRS. There’s a transmasculine, bigender frat brother. Saskatoon changes its ID rules. A high school senior applies for a college scholarship with a drag transformation video. Washington state says men are not allowed in the women’s restroom because of their anti-discrimination law. A trans nominee for the Oscar for Best Song is snubbed by the Academy. There’s all that and a pile of TWIT Awards waiting for you in TWIT!
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It’s all the trans related news we could find! It’s The Week in Transgenderism! Today we learn that the winner of Miss Transgender U.K. is taking a walk for charity and has had her crown taken away by pageant officials. The CIA is recruiting LGBT people. Learn all about trans actress Alexandra Billings. A sorority girl becomes a guy and he’s allowed to stay. Caitlyn Jenner says she gets more flak for being a Republican than for being trans. Andreja Pejic has done her first mag cover as a woman. Orthodox Judaism may become more receptive to trans people. There’s also restroom wars news, the story of a 19th century trans man, and an intersex dog. Plus, a large load of TWIT Awards! Don’t miss your TWIT!
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There’s a new voice in Pennsylvania engaged in the fight for LGBT rights. Daye Lily Pope is a young woman who has the title Transgender Rights Organizer at Equality Pennsylvania. Equality PA is a state-wide organization working to assist LGBT people. We had the opportunity to interview Ms. Pope and asked her to define her organization’s […]
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A wise man once said it’s important to know your enemy. While there are many people that could be considered enemies to members of the trans community the hardest ones to understand are not those who are totally ignorant. Ignorance can be a factor in why someone would treat trans people badly. The ones that are hard to understand are those who have been a part of the community and left to advocate for laws allowing discrimination against trans people and telling the world that there is no such thing as transgender and trans people are deluded and sick. One such person is anti-trans activist and writer Walt Heyer.
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It’s The Week In Transgenderism! This week we learn that trans and gender nonspecific models are a trend. A Canadian trans teen finds comfort in cheerleading. A trans man will be on the cover of Men’s Health Germany. Blindness didn’t stop one drag performer. RuPaul’s Drag Race heads into season eight. Bathroom bills and restroom wars abound. A New Zealand Maori drag performer is honored. A digital transgender archive is now on the Web. Honey Labronx is a vegan queen. Trans people are now welcome in the Australian Defense Force. All that plus a lot more and a ton of TWIT Awards awaits you in TWIT!
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It’s The Week In Transgenderism! Today we learn about the beauty pageant queen who became a man. A Girl Scout whose neighbor wouldn’t buy her cookies from “a boy in a dress” sold 3000 boxes after she took her story online. The Nicole Maines case decision is being ignored by Maine’s governor. A trans girl in Australia is lobbying for change. A woman in Russia is suing over lost value of her GRS savings since the ruble sank. A new report says trans kids in the restroom are no trouble. The military adds medical care for trans soldiers. Students in a California high school dress as the opposite gender to protest the dress code. There’s all that and a load of TWIT Awards waiting for you in TWIT!
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From around the world and down your street, it’s The Week In Transgenderism! All the trans related news gathered in one place for easy consumption. Today we learn that Jaden Smith wants people to stop being scared. Jazz Jennings is writing a memoir. Holly Woodlawn bequeaths money to a trans youth charity. Caitlyn Jenner is not responsible. Michelle DuBarry is the world’s oldest performing drag queen. More backlash for Jeremy Clarkson’s comments. The FAA makes it easier for trans pilots. Arguments are heard in Gavin Grimm’s lawsuit. Comic Louie Anderson plays a female character on TV. Family Guy’s TS episode is okayed by Britain’s oversight organization. All that and a few TWIT Awards are currently waiting for you in TWIT!
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What’s in the transgender news? A six-episode web series called Her Story has debuted online. A big name check printing company writes a large settlement check over trans discrimination. Pre-op trans athletes are cleared to compete in the Olympics. Kate Bornstein is on the road. An all-girls school features two former students on their alumni mag cover — they’re trans men. The costume designer for The Danish Girl is nominated for an Oscar. Lypsinka performs as a man. The benefactor behind the U of V trans studies chair. A trans modeling agency opens in India. Rebecca Root’s TV series is renewed. The Montana governor signs an anti-discrimination executive order. Caitlyn Jenner is writing a book. Edinburg University bans offensive Halloween costumes. All that plus a whole raft of TWIT Awards is waiting for you in TWIT!
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A trans woman appears on “Say Yes to the Dress.” A trans activist is running for office in Ireland. Antony Hegarty is the second trans person ever nominated for an Oscar in the music category. The drag performer on “The Voice if Ireland” is in the competition. First impressions can be lasting. Professor Aaron Devor heads a trans studies program. Atlanta launches a private school for LGBT kids. Lebanon has allowed a legal name change for a trans man. Hey, did ya hear the one about the trans jokes? The Miss World Music Tiffany pageant is getting popular. Plans to erect a monument to Divine. All that plus more news and many TWIT Awards is waiting for you in TWIT!
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It’s The Week In Transgenderism! All the news assembled in one place for your infotainment convenience! Today we learn that Andreja Pejic speaks out about trans rights. Caitlyn Jenner says she never meant to be a TG spokesperson. A closer look at why Jaden Smith is modeling womenswear. A Philadelphia legend has left photos of every outfit she ever wore. Lana Wachowski is one of the models for Marc Jacobs. Non-binary people want their own checkbox. There’s a hijra musical group called 6 Pack Band. A Brazilian drag performer appears on The Voice of Holland. Changing treatment of trans people in Cuba. One of Thailand’s top kick boxers is trans. An 8-year-old boy asks mom for a MAC makeover. All that and a few TWIT Awards are waiting for you in TWIT!
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Are you a social media maven? Is Facebook your second home? TGForum has a Facebook page and we are looking for someone to administer it. The proper person for the job needs to understand how to optimize social media. They need to be a fan of TGForum and be able to post status messages about […]
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Fresh from the Internet, tons of trans news in the column we call The Week In Transgenderism. Today we learn that a trans woman has won Holland’s Next Top Model. Amiyah Scott has dropped out of Real Housewives of Atlanta. Hari Nef had a bit of help starting her acting career. 2015 in review in several publications. Sushi ties the knot then drops in the shoe. A trans woman runs for office in the Philippines. The one year anniversary of the death of Leelah Alcorn passed this past Monday. Jaden Smith models womenswear for Louis Vuitton. There’s all that plus a lot more and a whole page of TWIT Awards!
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Clear the decks! The Week In Transgenderism is coming in fast and hot! Today we learn many things. A Brazilian trans woman is running for office. The Restroom Wars rage on on several fronts. Trans people in NYC have new protections under the law. Miss Austria painted on a Conchita Wurst beard for Miss Universe. Colorado kids are gender issue savvy. Lot’s of Danish Girl news. Shadi Petosky has created a kids show. A couple in Ecuador make history. There’s a winner in Miss Beauty 2015. A female lion looks and acts like a male. One of the best drag wig makers lives in Alaska. Mapplethorpe and Warhol are together in an exhibit. There’s all that and a lot more waiting for you in TWIT!
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It’s the 2015 Week In Transgenderism Wrap Up! It’s selected stories from our weekly news digest column for every month from January to December 2015. Return with us now to the beginning of 2015 and work your way through the year. Keep on scrolling! The news goes on for a long while.
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To everyone all around the world, Merry Christmas, a smashing Boxing Day and a very Happy New Year! From all of us at TGForum! May 2016 be a year of progress in understanding of trans issues and peace and joy to everyone.
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Time once more for the ever popular feature, The Week In Transgenderism. It’s all the trans news you would have wasted hours of time searching through the Web for, condensed into one easily digestible page. Today we learn about the first black trans model. A model and pageant contestant gets dumped for being born male. Caitlyn Jenner handles controversy and gets a boost from Barbara Walters. Who were the most gender expressive celebs of 2015? A theory on why trans women get killed so often. A teen comes out as a woman at the prom. Manitoba has Canada’s first trans judge. More research on trans brains. Miss Kitty Litter leaves the stage. A trans man swims for Harvard. A reparative therapy clinic will be closing. There’s all that and so much more we don’t have room to tell you about it. Read your TWIT!
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It’s another jam packed edition of The Week In Transgenderism! The trans woman who was arrested after checking in to a midwestern hotel is suing. A choir for TGs in Boston works on their speaking voices as well as their singing. Did you catch Chris Hemsworth in drag on SNL? Medical care for TGs is improving and one woman gets her GRS through Medicaid. Estrogen from tobacco? Panti Bliss gets more honors. A look behind the scenes at Transparent. What’s working in the trans porn industry like? Fierce photos of fab queens, and a whole lot more, plus a few TWIT Awards is all waiting for you in TWIT!
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