Category: Transgender Community News

The Week In Transgenderism 6/29/15

| Jun 29, 2015 | Reply

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!

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San Francisco Pride 2015 was Trans-inclusive

| Jun 29, 2015 | Reply

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.

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The Award Winning David de Alba

| Jun 29, 2015 | Reply

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.

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The Week In Transgenderism 6/22/15

| Jun 22, 2015 | Reply

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!

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The Week In Transgenderism 6/15/15

| Jun 15, 2015 | Reply

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!

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The Week In Transgenderism 6/8/15

| Jun 8, 2015 | Reply

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!

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Trans Americans Lose a Champion of Equality

| Jun 1, 2015 | Reply

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 […]

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The Week In Transgenderism 6/1/15

| Jun 1, 2015 | Reply

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!

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“When One Door Closes Another. . .”

| Jun 1, 2015 | Reply

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?

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Girl’s Night Out in The Hudson Valley

| Jun 1, 2015 | Reply

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.

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Southern Comfort Update

| Jun 1, 2015 | Reply

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.

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The Week In Transgenderism 5/25/15

| May 25, 2015 | Reply

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!

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A Scientist Comments on the Jenner Interview

| May 25, 2015 | Reply

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!

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The Week In Transgenderism 5/18/15

| May 18, 2015 | Reply

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!

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Barnes & Noble Lawsuit

| May 18, 2015 | Reply

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.

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The Week In Transgenderism 5/11/15

| May 11, 2015 | Reply

All the TG news that fits! Another trans girl is elected prom queen. Smith college changes it’s trans policy. The New York Times has a series on trans. Have you seen “Screaming Queen”? A former cop now impersonates Beyonce. A trans woman sues Barnes & Noble. OSHA weighs in on the need for restrooms for all. Fallon Fox took inspiration from Bruce Jenner. Laverne Cox is on the cover of Variety. Atlanta, there’s a new conference in town. Miley Cyrus honors Leelah Alcorn. All that and more plus a few TWIT Awards is waiting for you in TWIT!

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Esprit 2015 Starts this Sunday!

| May 7, 2015 | Reply

The Esprit conference gets underway on May 10, that’s this Sunday. There’s still time to hop on a plane and get on out to Port Angeles, Washington and join the fun. We realize you will probably have to spend all the time between now and then packing all your essential convention attire. The ladies of […]

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The Week In Transgenderism 5/4/15

| May 4, 2015 | Reply

It’s that time again — time for The Week In Transgenderism! Today we learn that the Serbian Army major who was asked to resign when she became a woman has won a battle. A club for TG kids has started in St. Louis. The Bold and the Beautiful will be adding a handsome trans man. A White House proclamation says let TGs adopt. A trans woman in Utah is the prom queen. A transition success story from Canada. Another trans actress gets a role in a Netflix show. Rick Santorum respects Bruce Jenner’s gender. Smith College is opening admission to trans woman. All that and a lot more is packed into this week’s TWIT!

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GLSEN Wants to Hear From TG Youth

| May 4, 2015 | Reply

LGBTQ YOUTH — SPEAK OUT ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL EXPERIENCES! Help GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) inform education policymakers and the public about what’s really going on in our nation’s schools by completing the 2015 National School Climate Survey, GLSEN’s ninth national survey about the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer […]

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The Week In Transgenderism 4/27/15

| Apr 27, 2015 | Reply

What’s in the TG news? Today we learn that Andreja Pejic has been profiled in the May issue of Vogue. Univision network has done a special on trans Latinos. Chase Culpepper gets an apology from South Carolina’s DMV. The Michigan Womyn’s Festival is shutting down. Bruce Jenner! Restroom wars continue! Laverne Cox speaks out. Could RuPaul become the next Fashion Police host? Amy Schumer interviewed a trans woman on her comedy show. Controversy ensued. All that plus a few TWITs and some other news is waiting for you in TWIT!

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The Week In Transgenderism 4/20/15

| Apr 20, 2015 | Reply

The Week In Transgenderism is on the air! With all the trans news you need and a few TWIT Awards, too. Today we learn about Kenyan trans woman who is an activist in her country. Laverne Cox posed nude for Allure. The Texas bathroom bill has been withdrawn. Trans actresses are getting more roles. A Girl Scouts troop is seeking trans girls as members. Parents in Maine were upset when their kids were read Jazz Jennings’ book. A trans man may be on the cover of a men’s health magazine. There’s drag on campus all over the U.S. Iran: Part of the Axis of Evil or sex-change capitol? All that and more is waiting for you in TWIT!

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The Week In Transgenderism 4/13/15

| Apr 13, 2015 | Reply

All the TG news that’s fit to print! It’s TWIT! Today we learn that a trans woman has won a battle with the army. Elton John and Michael Stipe scold Georgia for mistreatment of a TG prisoner. Bruce Jenner news and controversy. Your DNA may reveal why you’re trans. Kristen Beck is honored. The White House condemns “reparative” therapy. Chinese trans TV hosts and Japanese transvestite TV host robots. More on the soldier who killed a Filipina woman. A remake of Rocky Horror? All that and more is waiting for you in TWIT!

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The Week In Transgenderism 4/6/15

| Apr 6, 2015 | Reply

What’s happened lately in the world of transgenderism? Lady Ellen’s finishing school for CDs was in the news. NCTE pulled an April Fool’s joke. Female athletes with too much male hormone and a trans woman athlete facing discrimination were in the news. The DOJ has weighed in on trans issues in schools and prisons. Trans Mormons are coming out. A gay and trans gang is getting into the fashion biz. The International Transgender Day of Visibility happened. There are more roles opening for trans actors. All that and a few TWITs make up this edition of The Week In Transgenderism!

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The Week In Transgenderism 3/30/15

| Mar 30, 2015 | Reply

It’s The Week In Transgenderism! Jazz Jennings was on television. Rene Richards talks about her coming out in the ’70s. The TG community is miffed with Zoey Tur. A trans man teen takes his own life. More photos of Eddie Redmayne as The Danish Girl. Trans hirstory in L.A. A video interview with David de Alba. Trans books for kids. Legislation. Restrooms. We’ve got it all in TWIT!

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Mysteries: Police Training Courses on Transgenderism

| Mar 30, 2015 | Reply

Dana Bevan was called upon to help put together a course to educate police officers about transgenderism. The course was being developed by the Department of Justice and was slated to be rolled out to police departments around the country. Dana participated in a trial run of the course in Atlanta but then, after being told to wait for contact from the DOJ, she heard nothing. Today she explains what was being done and asks if any of our readers know if the course is still being considered.

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The Week In Transgenderism 3/23/15

| Mar 23, 2015 | Reply

It’s another edition of The Week In Transgenderism! Today we learn that Andreja Pejic is promoting her documentary about trans issues in Australia. Trans activists are calling for Zoey Tur’s resignation. There’s a trans character on The Bold and the Beautiful. A trans man was featured on CBS News. Another trans man was treated very badly by a hospital. Protests happened in L..A. and several TWIT Awards are handed out in this edition of TWIT!

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