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The Week In Transgenderism is here! Today we learn that the the trans woman who yelled at the President may have gotten her message through. Caitlyn Jenner will not face charges in her auto accident. Trans kids get surprise gifts from supportive parents. A website has assembled a list of the “hottest transgenders.” A trans model is upset that she is used in sexually tempting ads. Queens break a record in Australia. Bernie Sanders tweets support for trans rights. A boy wears a little black dress to school. Pageant winners abound. All that and a lot more is waiting for you in TWIT!
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Our contributor and gal pal Christine Zee went to the Southern Comfort Conference in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area. This is the 25th year of this venerable event and there was concern that moving it from Atlanta to Florida would change the tone of the conference. Some were concerned that it wouldn’t attract attendees. Find out how it went with Christine’s report and some photos from the event.
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Heads up! It’s The Week In Transgenderism! Today we learn that a waitress had the perfect answer for a little girl. There are children in the Dominican Republic who are raised as girls but grow a penis at puberty. Kylie Jenner without makeup is a lesson for CDs. Jersey City adds health benefits for trans workers. A Thai kick boxer is a ladyboy. A trans man is in the top 5 to be on the cover of Men’s Health. A trans prisoner has won a lawsuit against the prison for horrible abuse. A trans man teen has won homecoming king. All that plus much more, and a few TWIT Awards, is waiting for you in TWIT!
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Thailand has a reputation of being tolerant to its trans people, known as “ladyboys.” But there have been barriers placed in the way of a ladyboy achieving success. While they can pursue an entertainment career you don’t see many ladyboy CEOs. New laws have gone into effect in Thailand that are aimed at stopping the discrimination that holds back the ladyboy population. Learn more in Christine Burr’s Dispatch From Thailand.
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On Tuesday September 22, 2015, Mayor Steven Fulop announced that “Jersey City would be expanding the health care it offers city employees to include coverage for transgender medical care and related procedures, such as gender affirmation surgery.” Jersey City will be one of only a handful of large cities across the country offering such benefits […]
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Live, from TGForum, it’s The Week In Transgenderism! Our weekly compilation of all the news featuring a hint of transgenderism. Today we get a review of I Am Cait. We can report that Jeffrey Tambor won an Emmy for his portrayal of a trans woman in Transparent. Another trans modeling agency has opened. Restroom wars! A drag queen loses the big prize on South African Idol. The New Girlfriend opens in theaters. We meet a couple of young trans fashion designers. A trans man is elected president of his frat. Lady Bunny passes the drag festival torch to Bushwig. The Pope will meet a trans man and a CD at The White House. Richard O’Brien was back in Rocky Horror last week. There’s all that and a few TWIT Awards waiting for you in TWIT!
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Here it is! The Week In Transgenderism! Today we learn how Gigi Gorgeous became a star. Find some tips on transitioning — your wardrobe for the fall season. There’s change in the air for Harvard’s Hasty Pudding theatricals. We learn the story behind Too Wong Foo…. Every leading man in Hollywood tried out for the part Patrick Swayze landed. A trans girl wins homecoming queen. An Indonesian trans rights activist graduates from law school. Another state has refused to let a trans girl get her photo ID. Learn Ashley Diamond’s story. Iowa welcomes the Miss Gay pageant. Plus a lot more and a few TWIT Awards!
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It’s The Week In Transgenderism! An action packed distillation of TG news from around the world. Today we learn about Miley Cyrus and her prancing queens. Lot’s of items about The Danish Girl, more roles for trans actors, and Candis Cayne making a point. BD Wong plays trans, again. A gay Filipino TV host poses in glamorous pastels for a fashion magazine. The government may be expanding TG health care. Caitlyn Jenner is on Ellen. A theory about why trans women join the military, and a whole boatload of TWIT Awards! It’s all right here in TWIT!
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What time is it? Time for The Week In Transgenderism! All the trans news from around the world condensed into one heaping helping. Today we learn all about Candis Cayne, hear about Dr. Drew’s shows devoted to trans issues and get informed about a new Stonewall movie that has the trans community up in arms. There are several stories about trans women from around the world. There is some criticism of The NYT’s coverage of trans issues but they did a cover article on Phyllis Randolph Frye. Wayne Brady will be the next to don the Kinky Boots. A Walk on the Wild Side video has surfaced. All that and a lot more is waiting for you in TWIT!
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(Philadelphia, PA) Over the course of his distinguished career, renowned transgender surgeon and founder of The Philadelphia Center for Transgender Surgery, Dr. Sherman Leis, observed that transgender people, both male and female, think and act in ways often blending thought and behavioral characteristics of non-transgender men and women. A recent study on brain structure, reported […]
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The Week In Transgenderism is here and it’s packed with all the TG news we could find! Today we learn that there’s a new trans employee on The White House staff. NCTE is conducting an online survey. There’s a trans housewife on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Three cities will soon have a new trans health resource. The BBC trans comedy has a trailer. Drag Race star Willam makes videos for WeHo. Vanity Fair puts out a special trans issue. Another trans girl is nominated for homecoming queen. Starz comedy Blunt Talk features a trans actress. Caitlyn Jenner could be charged with vehicular manslaughter. All that and a few TWIT Awards is waiting for you in TWIT!
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It’s The Week In Transgenderism! What did we learn last week? To Wong Foo. . . was released 20 years ago. Mike Huckabee bellyaches about the cost of trans serving openly in the military. A California prisoner will get her GRS. It’s not all sweetness and light being Jazz Jennings. How did Eddie Redmayne prepare to play Lili Elbe? A trans comic from the U.S.A. is touring England. There’s a kids book about a trans teddy bear. Lot’s of trans model news. Trans people in the workplace, and a lot more. Plus some TWIT Awards!
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It’s our monthly look at trans people in the arts. From television to films, to Web series and the fine arts, Amanda will cover them all. Today she looks at “I Am Cait”; the controversy over the big surprise in the series “Pretty Little Liars”; Other controversy over a new film about the Stonewall Riots; plus “Becoming Us,” “Sense8” and The downside of being a trans celeb experienced by Jazz Jennings. Putting the T in entertainment, it’s Trans Media Arts!
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GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE TO WELCOME SOUTHERN COMFORT TRANSGENDER CONFERENCE GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (August 05, 2015) — Greater Fort Lauderdale will welcome the 25th Annual Southern Comfort Conference to its sunny shores this year, a first-time honor for Florida. The destination will host the conference, one of the largest gatherings of the transgender community in […]
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It’s The Week In Transgenderism! All the stories about trans people we could find in the news of the world. Today we learn a True Blood actor showed up at a film premium all glammed up. Jose Conseco wants to “honor” Caitlyn Jenner by living as a woman for a week. Doctor Who will feature a trans actress in a cis role. Candis Cayne will be rocking Montreal Pride. Seattle’s Gender Odyssey kicks off Aug. 20. A trans character gets married this week on The Bold and the Beautiful. Ryan Cassata accuses American Idol of trying to use trans people. A cartoonist documents the ordeal of 17 Malaysian trans women. Trans people are at higher risk for eating disorders. A trans woman runs for Venezuela’s Congress. All that and more plus a few TWIT Awards is waiting for you in TWIT!
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Trans man musician/songwriter Ryan Cassata has a beef with American Idol. Cassata auditioned last year and did not make the cut. Now, with the rise in publicity for trans issues, Cassata was offered the chance to advance to a producer level audition for the new season. He could have gone past the first phases of auditions but he turned them down. Find out why Cassata told American Idol to leave him alone in this exclusive interview conducted by Pamela DeGroff.
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It’s The Week In Transgenderism! All the news about trans people from around the world, mashed together into one tasty TG treat! Today we learn that an actress in NYC was inspired to come out as trans by the same-sex marriage decision. The Pentagon study on trans troops started today. Men who are attracted by trans women demand some respect. The all-trans modeling agency announces is roster of models. A male body builder comes out as a trans woman. Verka Seduchka hits the U.S. market. Trans porn is a big thing for straight males. A Digital Transgender Archive is starting. Caitlyn Jenner’s first episode airs and she shows her conservative views. Bathroom wars heat up. Jazz Jennings is profiled in The Advocate. A drag queen becomes a hero. All that and more plus a few TWIT Awards is waiting for you in TWIT!
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Get ready! Dina Amberle has gotten all fresh ingredients, only the finest herbs and spices and whipped up another taste pleasing treat for this edition of Dina’s Diner. She stirs in some women athletes with too much testosterone. Then she adds some womanless beauty pageant info, a Japanese artist and the Herkie Jump. What’s the Herkie Jump? You’ll have to read this edition of Dina’s Diner to find out! (Unless you have some pompons in your closet.)
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It’s all the trans news that fits! The Week In Transgenderism is here! Today we learn that Andreja Pejic has taken up dancing — with Taylor Swift. Despite the ACA saying trans people cannot be kept from healthcare insurance companies are doing that. Caitlyn, Caitlyn, Caitlyn. She’s everywhere! Meet 8 trans models who are doing big things. More trans people are transitioning to Judaism. There’s Conchita Wurst news. Jayne County did a show last week. All that and more plus a few TWIT Awards is waiting for you in TWIT!
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On July 24, fresh from his triumphant appearance at The Onyx Theatre in Las Vegas, Nevade David de Albs appeared on stage at the Badlands club. The host and MC for the evening, Jimmy Emerson, brought David on as a special guest to present him with the “Ultimate Award” that we announced here a few weeks ago. […]
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It’s The Week In Transgenderism! Today we learn that Jazz Jennings’ new reality show has debuted. Are trans celebs fair game for comedians? Family Circle magazine shocks readers with an FtM child. Nick on The Bold and the Beautiful is played by a trans man. There’s a movie about Jinx Monsoon. Charles Busch is at 54 Below. RuPaul has a new album. Trans are closer to serving openly in the military. All that and more plus a few TWIT Awards is waiting for you in TWIT!
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Dawn is a mom of two boys and two girls. Both the boys exhibit gender fluid tendencies and one of them seems to be more than slightly interested in being a girl. But that’s not the whole story. While in the hospital for treatment of a collapsed lung Dawn met a guy she knew she had to know better. Now his name is Hannah and Hannah is a girl and Dawn is okay with that.
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It’s all the transgender news we could find and assemble in one place — The Week In Transgenderism. Today we learn about a pop metal singer named Ladybeard. We find out that West Virginia has modified their driver’s license photo rules. Outfest is screening several trans-centric films in L.A. We also learn who are the most memorable trans characters in indie film. There’s news about voice programs for TG kids, the most spectacular drag shows in the world, and Caitlyn Jenner. Oh, and Big Freedia has written a book. It’s all in TWIT!
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It’s mid-year and we just celebrated perhaps the most important holiday in US history. Let’s do something special. Dr. Harold M. Reed’s office is offering the next 5 vaginoplasty patients a surgical fee of $5,000 each. Some additional expenses will be incurred such as anesthesia, travel, supplies, and hotel stay. To qualify as a surgical […]
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The Week In Transgenderism is here! Today we learn that Vicky Vox is in Magic Mike XXL. John Oliver knocks down some harmful myths about trans people. The Girl Scouts give back a $100,00 donation. Frontline features trans issues. The Prancing Elites are making a good impression. There’s a website where you can share info on your medical practitioners. The Miss Transgender U.K. contest is getting underway. Drag speak has influenced our language. A corsets through history exhibit is running in NYC. All that and more is waiting for you in TWIT!
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The National Center for Transgender Equality has issued a statement about the Supreme Court’s decision granting marriage equality to gay and lesbian people. TGF Contributor Josy C blogs about the statement.
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