Recent Transgender Articles
Which Mascara Should You Use?
When you decide that you want to wear makeup, have smoky eyes and red, pouty lips you can learn fairly fast that there are thousands of brands of every kind of makeup you can imagine. At a time like that, when you’re faced with not only learning to apply the products but trying to figure out which products are good, it’s time to seek out the advice of a professional makeup artist. One like Gina Jet Ortiz. Today she leads you through the crowed field of mascara, telling you how each brand enhances your lashes.
Twit Awards for the Week 10/23/23
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
Trans News Now 10/16/23
A contestant on Big Brother UK comes out as a transgender woman. A nine-year-old sues the state of North Carolina for access to gender-affirming care. An Oklahoma judge lets the state enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for trans children. Such cases may be headed to the Supreme Court. A decision by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals says Florida’s ban on drag shows is discriminatory. A worker in a deli in New York attacks a woman with mace while claiming she was transgender. A drag queen school is coming to San Francisco. Two transgender women will compete for the title of Miss Universe next month. A non-binary runner receives an exemption from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, allowing them to compete while taking testosterone. Transgender women finish first and second in the Chicago CycloCross Cup races. A family court in Japan rules that requiring transgender people to have surgery before they can change their legal sex designation is unconstitutional. A new mural in Lincoln, Nebraska, honors Brandon Teena. There’s all that and more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
Felicity Chandelle (1905–2008), Pilot and Crossdresser
Our title is Felicity Chandelle (1905–2008), Pilot and Crossdresser. At age ten, in 1915, young John Miller was spending his free time at a local flight school. His ambition was to become a pilot. Miller did that. First delivering the mail to Camden, New Jersey, in a gyrocopter that took off from the roof of the Philadelphia post office, and becoming an airline pilot. Then in `969 the urge for feminine glamor struck and Felicity was born. Attending crossdresser meeting and events all over the east coast she was there at historic places. This is her story, sent to TGF by Jan Brown and Dallas Denny.
Dina’s Diner 10/16/23
How do you create a superb dish at Dina’s Diner? Dina Amberle knows all the techniques to tickle your mental taste buds. Today she has whipped up an entree that begins with being honest to yourself. Then she lets it set as it goes through the ageing process and stirs in some swimmers to add a spicy resonance. While the batter settles and air bubbles pop Dina makes up a side dish of partners who dress for comfort while their other half dolls up. Closing out the meal is an appreciation of pantyhose and tights.
Trans in Film and Video 10/16/23
Taika Waititi has a new film titled Next Goal Wins. It tells the story of the American Samoa soccer team that just can’t win with a comedic stance. A team member is a trans woman. Streaming video has gone OTT, Over the Top, in India and one show that opened things up for trans actors was Sacred Games. The British series Sex Education adds a transgender character. Frankie Grande plays Frank-N-Furter. Check out the showbiz transgender news!
At War Again
Rabba Rona Matlow, like many people around the world, was shocked and appalled at the brutal attack on Israel on the last day of the Jewish Fall Holy Days. Rabba Matlow recognizes that the war is a complex situation and she prays for peace.
Twit Awards for the Week 10/16/23
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
Trans News Now 10/9/23
Delaware becomes the seventeenth state to outlaw the “gay and trans panic” defense. Florida’s restroom ban is challenged in court. The state also ignores a court order against the state’s denial of Medicaid payments meant to cover trans patients. Wisconsin’s governor vows to veto a bill banning trans women in female sports. Longer wait than there is for buying a gun—a new law in Nebraska requires a seven-day waiting period between the diagnosis of gender dysphoria and the start of medical treatment. The new transgender member of Nashville Metro Council talks about the challenges she and other transgender elected officials face. The CDC proposes a “morning-after” pill for gay men and trans women to prevent the spread of STDs. Laura Jane Grace releases a new single titled Dysphoria Hoodie. X (formerly known as Twitter) removes the option to report anti-trans harassment. Amy Schneider releases her memoir. Trans Data Library has good trans data available to refute bad trans data. There’s all that and more besides waiting for your attention in this week’s Trans News Now!
An Interview with Dee LaValle Director of TransWeek
Since Dee Grace LaValle began her transition nine years ago, she has been a TransWeek attendee, eventually being named executive director of TransWeek in 2018 and recognized in 2021 with the event’s highest honor, the Fantasia Fair Award. Growing up in Massachusetts, Ms. LaValle works for an international multimedia corporation and is a member of […]
Linda: Adventures of a Woman by Choice.
Not to be outdone by Oprah, Linda Jensen has created her own magazine titled Linda and this is Issue #5. It contains several stories of her crossdressed adventures. The magazine is in PDF Format which can be read in your browser using Google Viewer. When you see the cover of Linda magazine look for the “pop out” icon in the upper right corner of the first page. Click to get an enlarged view of the magazine’s pages that is scrollable.
The Timing of Self-Disclosure is Everything
The decision to reveal or come out as a crossdresser or transgender is a deeply personal one. There are potential consequences either way. Liberty Storer feels that the timing for a self reveal is all important.
Twits for the Week 10/9/23
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
Comparing Notes
When crossdressers first meet others like themselves and start comparing notes they find many have had the same experiences. In spite of their differences they are very much like the others around them. Ihen crossdressers first meet others like themselves and start comparing notes, so to speak, they find that many have had the same experiences. They begin to realize that in spite of their differences they are very much like the others around them. It should come as no surprise that the wives and partners of crossdressers, when they compare notes, should find themselves sharing many of the same experiences also.
Trans News Now 10/2/23
A trans woman comes in second in the Alabama primary which means a run-off election for that Alabama House seat. A Montana judge issues an injunction to halt a state ban on affirming care for minors. Another judge blocks Chino Valley Unified School District from outing trans kids to their parents. The trans woman winner of a Tennessee election is forced to use the men’s room at the capital. Wisconsin ponders an affirming care ban. The Biden Administration proposes a new rule that LGBTQ and intersex foster children are to be placed only in supportive homes. The woman who made a bomb threat against Boston Children’s Hospital pleads guilty. A judge in Texas rules that the state’s ban on drag shows infringes on free speech. Florida and Kentucky are shedding teachers because of their bans on teaching “woke” subjects. Fearing state laws Southeast Missouri University closes its LGBTQ+ resource center but reopens after students protest. Pose star Angelica Ross will leave show biz to run for office in Georgia. Kim Petras announce her male alter ego is Hans. That’s just a taste of the news. Read all the news in Trans News Now!
TransTainment 10/2/23
Transgender people in arts and entertainment — TransTainment! Today a transgender woman cheerleader in the NFL. The House of Avalon gets its own television show and promotes it by recreating a Spice Girls movie. Morgan McMichaels answers blowhard politicians with a parody song. Trace Lysette wins the Outfest Trailblazer Award. A trans man poet and playwright wins an award. The Wizard of Oz hits the stage in England with a trans woman filling The Wicked Witch’s shoes. Also on stage in England–To Wong Foo. Don’t miss the entertainment news in TransTainment!
Deborah’s Story, Part 5
In Part 5 Deborah works at being a good husband and sets crossdressing aside. Of course she can’t give it up completely. There’s that hidden suitcase with her feminine finery. But one day it’s not hidden anymore. After the divorce Deborah leaves town and relocates in Florida. There she meets a business partner and they create a nightclub called the Pleasuredome.
Meet Michigan’s Stand With Trans
Transgender people and their allies in Michigan have a place to turn to when they need help or information. TGForum introduces you to Stand With Trans, a Michigan based organization for transgender people. Our Eden Carlson connected with Vic Gipson (he/they) Support Group Coordinator.
Twit Awards for the Week 10/2/23
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
Trans News Now 9/25/23
Sarah McBride is leading in the race for congress. The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors declares the county to be a sanctuary city for trans and nonbinary people. The 2030 census may ask about your gender identity. Some clinics won’t provide gender-affirming care to patients who are entitled to it. Republicans in the House add clauses to the Military Appropriations Bill that would stop the military from paying for gender-affirming care for members of the military. Three quarters of those surveyed feel that politicians don’t know enough about trans issues to make policy. Kim Petras releases her first album. In England approval of trans people by the general public has fallen. Jinkx Monsoon plays a Doctor Who villain in the next season of the show. A French schoolboy who bullied a trans student is arrested. Argentina has the first school dedicated to educating transgender students. A church in Fort Worth funds healthcare for transgender children. That’s just the tip of the “newsberg!” Get it all from Trans News Now!
Skin Care Made Easy
What is your skin type? Is it oily? Dry? A mix of the two? How can you improve the health of your skin? These are all questions that Gina “Jet” Ortiz answers in this post on the basics of skincare. Even if you think lack of care has affected your skin negatively Gina’s advice can rejuvenate a damaged dermis.
Remembering Jenny Jensen
Sophie muses on a bad week made sadder by the loss of one of her mentors who was there to help when Sophie was beginning to find herself.
The Three Big Lies
Michelle Rogers takes a shot at the self-help gurus who insist people who really want it can do anything. She illustrates that opinion with examples of things transgender people can’t do.
Twit Awards for the Week 9/25/23
While assembling the stories for the news Cecilia Barzyk comes across silly fools who don’t understand transgender issues and just don’t care to. They bash us and introduce legislation against us. We call these people twits and in this post Cecilia tells you who they are and what they’ve said and done that makes them a twit.
Trans News Now 9/18/23
A transgender woman has been elected to the Nashville, Tennessee city council. Anti trans laws continue to be introduced, passed, stayed by the courts, stay lifted, and so on. After misgendering a victim once the Milwaukee police stop giving out victim’s gender. The House of Representatives could be working on a budget deal but instead Republicans introduce a bill to deny federal funds for transgender health care. The Kids Online Safety Act sparks controversy. Non-binary Bella Ramsey and transgender state rep Zooey Zephyr make it onto the Time 100 Next list. A new film from Salma Hayek features a trans woman coming home for Christmas. Taika Waititi’s new film tells the story of a transgender soccer player who is third gender. New Zealand’s Media Council and Broadcast Standards Authority find Posie Parker to be anti trans. A mausoleum for murdered transgender women has been opened in Mexico. Former WWE wrestler Gabbi Tuft had to work hard to shed her super masculine shell. There’s all that and a lot more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
Dina’s Diner 9/18/23
Dina Amberle, the proprietor of Dina’s Diner, has whipped up another fabulous tasting menu sure to please the most discriminating palate. At first she steers close to the dark side with a portion of well done anti trans hysteria but quickly chases away that decidedly unpleasant taste with a cleansing dose of shiny tights with fishnets over them. Dina adds a splash of Beyoncé before moving on to a possible sneaker trend among young women, before she looks at lady’s glasses and speculates on a photo from the ’50s that features two women who might be dancers. Come down to Dina’s Diner and enjoy today’s special.
