Home » Transgender Community News » Page 32
Category: Transgender Community News
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.
Read More
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!
Read More
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.)
Read More
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!
Read More
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. […]
Read More
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!
Read More
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.
Read More
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!
Read More
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 […]
Read More
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!
Read More
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.
Read More
It’s The Week In Transgenderism, our weekly compendium of trans news from around the world. Today we learn that “Bond Girl” Tula is featured in Playboy. We meet some British trans icons. Trans in the military make the news. A trans woman heckles the POTUS. A young adult book author announces he is FtM. Kristin Beck is in a congressional race. Get travel tips from Andreja Pejic. St. Catherine’s College changes its dress code. All that and more is waiting for you in TWIT!
Read More
Amanda F. was on the streets of San Francisco for the San Francisco Pride Parade. Coming when it did, right after the Supreme Court made same-sex marriage legal, the marchers for all three parades were pumped up. Amanda tells you what if was like to be part of the events and how much trans inclusion there was.
Read More
David de Alba sold out The Onyx Theatre on June 21 in Las Vegas. All the seats were filled for his Judy Garland Tribute Show. David was surprised during the show to receive and award for his portrayal on stages across the country of Garland. After the show he got another award from his inspiration from Cuba. See a slideshow of the performance.
Read More
It’s our gigantic compilation of all the trans news we could find — The Week In Transgenderism. Today we learn that there’s a trans contestant on Big Brother. Charles Busch has some favorite drag performers. Nicole Maines is on a dramatic television show. A British police woman was not your typical TS. In honor of Father’s Day we feature a drag queen dad. A trans woman sings the national anthem. Another actor on Orange is the New Black is gender fluid. Pandora Boxx has produced a workout DVD. There’s all that and more, plus several TWIT Awards waiting for you in today’s TWIT!
Read More
It’s all the TG news in one place — The Week In Transgenderism! Laverne Cox meets a little girl and is immortalized in wax. Shannon Minter is appointed to a White House commission. A Thai university has a dress code for all genders. Dr. Rachel Levine has the job. A clinic in Texas caters to trans kids. Pride Parades feature trans marchers. Attack of the PC police? All that, plus more, a few TWIT Awards are waiting for you in TWIT!
Read More
Famed female impersonator Jim Bailey has passed away. Of course Caitlyn looks fabulous but you would too with her glamor team. Jon Stewart points out that Caitlyn is being treated like a lady by some of the media. OSHA steps into the Restroom Wars. A new reality show about a dad’s transition comes to ABC Family. The TG nominee for Pennsylvania’s physician general is a step closer to getting the job. A trans woman in Utah runs for office. Facebook is still dropping queen’s pages. All that and a lot more is waiting for you in TWIT!
Read More
On Saturday May 30, Joseph Robinette “Beau” Biden III, the eldest son of Vice President Joe Biden died after battling brain cancer for several years. Beau Biden was a vibrant supporter of marriage equality and transgender civil rights when he was the state Attorney General of Delaware. Beau Biden was the rising star of a […]
Read More
Jazz Jennings is in the Irish news. An Indian trans woman heads a college. Australian indigenous trans people have a champion. Philadelphia will raise the trans flag. A female drag queen and a straight drag queen couple are the hottest club kids in NYC. OSHA steps into the restrooms for TGs tussle. Will Violet Chachki win Drag Race? Canadians have a long wait for GRS. Another trans model signs with a major agency. Charles Busch has taken his act on the road. All that and a lot more is waiting for you in TWIT!
Read More
Linda was planning to take a ‘girl-trip’ to New England. Her annual visit to the monthly TG party at a gay club near Danbury, Connecticut was to be part of the her planned itinerary. That changed when Linda learned, to her dismay, that not just the party night was done but the club, Triangles, had recently closed closed its doors for good. What’s a girl to do?
Read More
The Connecticut Girl’s Night Out party at Triangles is no more, along with the venue. What will fill the void left by its demise? A new party has popped up in the Hudson Valley at a place called the BSP Lounge in Kingston, New York. Jan Brown has talked to the promoter, Angelina Vail, and shares what she has learned about this new party for the LGBT community.
Read More
The Southern Comfort Conference is coming! Their Communications Director Stephanie Schumaker reached out to us and provided some information on what’s in store for those who attend the conference at its new location in Weston, Florida. Jazz Jennings will be there along with a producer from the hit show Transparent, and there are tons of activities planned.
Read More
All the trans news we could find is hereby assembled for you in one gigantic column we call The Week In Transgenderism! Today we learn that Andreja Pejic has landed a cosmetics company modeling gig. The NYT publishes a TG timeline. A new actor will put on Hedwig’s wig. Conchita Wurst flew in to the Eurovision Song Contest. The Girl Scouts are standing by their inclusion of trans girls. Bruce Jenner is the subject of a Kardashians episode. Grayson Perry is a biker. All that and a lot more are waiting for you in TWIT!
Read More
Dana Bevan was contacted by a producer from ABC News and asked to critique the Diane Sawyer interview with Bruce Jenner. She did so and sent her evaluation of the show to them. She has condensed that critique down to 11 points and today she shares them with us on TGF. What did she find to be the worst error in Jenner’s interview? Read on!
Read More
Bruce Jenner coming out has gotten interest up in trans issues. Kristen Beck is not happy about that. Miley Cyrus doesn’t like being restricted to a femme gender. Another performer named Shamir is not concerned with his gender. Indonesia’s bissu are making a come back. Geena Rocero is working with the HRC. Fashion model Gisele Alicea is featured in Glamour. The Elle Fanning trans man movie gets distribution. A truck driver came out as trans and got support from her fellow truckers. All that and a lot more are waiting for you in TWIT!
Read More
When we wondered about the lawsuit brought by a former employee of Barnes & Noble in Huntington Beach, California we went to someone who has experience in the retail book biz. And someone who has experience in undergoing transition while working in that business. That someone is our own Sophie Lynne. Learn what she thinks about the trans woman who was fired when she she announced her transition.
Read More
