Recent Transgender Articles
Book Review: Men Can Wear Dresses Too
Our contributor Nikki Nicole reviews a book that has just been released by another of our contributors, Catie Maye. The book is titled “Men Can Wear Dresses Too” and Catie says it “…represents not just my personal journey but a journey taken by everyone who in some way does not conform to the society definition of ‘normal.”
Transphobia in New Hampshire?
The fight for equal rights for transgendered people has hit another snag in the state of New Hampshire. A gay legislator is working to enshrine “sexual orientation” into the language and excluding “gender identity.” Meanwhile the Human Rights Campaign says there’s no need for a new law protecting TGs in New Hampshire. All TGs there have to do is file their discrimination complaint using being trans as a disability. Get the story from Babs!
The Audio History of Finocchio’s with David de Alba
David de Alba, the last of the entertainers from the golden years of the San Francisco impersonator club Finocchio’s to still be performing, has always been aware that unless it is preserved the story of the club and the performers of that era will fade away. In order to keep that time and those people […]
A Fall TG Weekend in Michigan
The Dunes Resort, the “Midwest’s largest GLBT Resort & Entertainment Complex” is “proud to be the place to come and be who you want to be.” If you are looking for a Midwest transgender friendly getaway this fall the Dunes Resort, near the sister communities of Saugatuck/Douglas, MI, may be the place for you to […]
I Was There: Keystone Conference 2014
The Keystone Conference in Harrisburg, Pa. is recent history. Our Sophie Lynne was there, with a new hair-do, and she has filed a report on the much anticipated weekend. She couldn’t be everywhere at once so she missed some of the goings on but what she does manage to do very well is give a feeling of the event.
Jason’s Transformation: One Small Step and One Giant Leap
Today Linda Jensen continues the story of Martin/Mary and his grandson Jason. When last she wrote of them it was to cover Jason’s makeover at a professional transformation service. It was the first time in complete femme mode for Jason and, thanks to Mary’s experience, they had brought along an outfit for Jazzy to wear on the trip back to Martin’s condo. Of course she didn’t want being dressed to end. Where do they go and what do they do in this installment? Jason picks a femme name for one thing. Read on.
Night of 1000 Gown 2014
Our political reporter Babs Casbar Siperstein is not all politics and activism. She likes to slip into an ostentatious outfit now and then and what event is better for that than Night of 1000 Gowns. That’s the Imperial Court of New York’s coronation of their Emperor and Empress. Babs was there this past Saturday night and she filed a report and a photo gallery.
My Confession
Dr. Dana Bevan has a confession to make. For fifty years she identified as a non-transsexual transgendered person. And as such she kept her TG feelings and desires hidden. She concentrated on service to her country and things stayed that way until the end of the cold war. That’s when her identity had to change and she realized she was a transsexual person. That’s when she also came to feel that no TS should put down non-TS TGs.
Video Fashion Tip — Eye Makeup Removal
Today Victoria Williams talks to us about eye makeup. Specifically she talks about how to remove eye makeup when you don’t have any of the specialized eye makeup removers. There you are, ready to get your makeup up off so you wash your face and it’s clean but there’s that stubborn eye makeup refusing to go away. Check out Victoria’s tip for a must-have item that will take it right off.
Dressing Up With The Occasional Woman
People often counsel others to keep thing in proportion. Usually they’re pontificating about some weighty, large seeming problem. The advice is good for most things but it’s essential when you’re trying to define your style. Some of the rules you need to know are self evident. Don’t carry a gigantic purse is you’re five foot zero. Other things need to be learned from a good teacher. Like Lorraine Anderson, proprietress of The Occasional Woman.
David de Alba Interviews Holly White
In 2001 David de Alba reconnected with former Finocchio’s star impersonator Holly White. After leaving that premier San Francisco nightclub Holly had gender reassignment surgery, continued to perform in venues in Europe and the USA and has settled down in her hometown state, Hawaii. David talks to her about her history from Finocchio’s to now.
A Christine-Jane Cartoon 3/24/14
Christine-Jane has been commenting on the crossdressing lifestyle for years. First appearing in trans-magazines and newsletters before there was an Internet, she now comes to TGForum to skewer crossdresser foibles and fears with her pens and pencils. If the ladies in her cartoons seem familiar it’s because they are. We’ve all either met them or been them. How many have had today’s problem?
“How I Did It”: My Transition Plan
Today we say farewell to someone we first got to know several years ago. But we are not sad because his departure has opened the door for the full time existence of Sophie Lynne. Today is the last day the departing male will be around. On Tuesday Sophie begins her new life, full time, with no net. How did she get to this point? She tells all in her post today.
TransVocalizers — Pam Reviews the New Boy George CD
TransVocalizers is our column devoted to transgender singers. Today Pamela DeGroff reviews a new CD from Boy George. While the Boy isn’t exactly a transgender vocalist he was an inspiration to many CDs and TGs when he appeared in decidedly feminine makeup and attire with Culture Club. Pamela also provides you with some music news from TG artists who are active in the music scene.
Style Lessons from the “Mean Girls”
Style lessons from the Mean Girls or how to dress like a teenager, not that some of you need this advice. Still there are some fascinating takeaways from this smart, sassy and snarky comedy that describes how female high school social cliques operate and the effect they can have on girls. Of course what drives […]
A Case of Mistaken Identity
Grayson Perry, also known as “The Transvestite Potter,” has been in the UK news recently after being invited to Buckingham Palace to receive a CBE from Prince Charles. He wore a blue Italian “Mother of the Bride” outfit for the occasion, with a hat so large that the Prince couldn’t get the medal over his […]
Walk The Talk
Nikki Nicole makes a case today for members of the transgender community to not just talk the talk, but walk the walk. Or as she abbreviates it, “walk the talk.” What is her basic thesis? If you’re going to go out in public en femme then don’t dress like a hooker. Check out Nikki’s reasoning and let us know what you think of her thesis in the comment area.
Video Fashion Tip — Spring into Spring
As Victoria Williams says in this Video Fashion Tip, “Spring is in the air.” Soon it will be time for spring dresses, little sweaters and light jackets, before the summer heat descends and mandates cooler attire. Victoria talks about preparing for the spring season. For what you need to know don’t miss this Video Fashion Tip.
Labels and Myths: Part 1
Here at TGF we use “transgender” as an umbrella term to cover a spectrum of gender variant activity and expression. The terms used are seen by some (like The Artist D!) as “labels” that aren’t helpful. Maybe concern over labels is “in the air” since Christine Burr’s latest post turns out to be about labels used in the TG world and the myths surrounding them.
Book Review: Babette by Ross Eliot
A college student enrolls in a history course at his local community college. Little does he know that in a short time he will move in with his professor, discover that she is a transsexual, learn of her fascinating history and pass it on to the world in a book about her. Gina Vizavi reviews Babette, The Many Lives, Two Deaths and Double Kidnapping of Dr. Ellsworth.
N.J. U.S. Attorney Reaches out to LGBT Community
On March 15 the U.S. Attorney for New Jersey held a “get acquainted” meeting with 15 LGBT attorneys and activists. During the one and a half hour meeting the U.S. Justice Department’s involvement in LGBT matters was discussed and the outreach was appreciated by the LGBT group. Our own Leslie Farber, attorney, activist and TG attended the meeting and outlines what happened.
Dr. Leis Reports on The Global Transgender Symposium
(Bala Cynwyd, PA USA) – Acclaimed transgender surgeon and founder of The Philadelphia Center for Transgender Surgery, Dr. Sherman Leis, has recently returned from the WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Surgery) Symposium in Bangkok, Thailand. While in attendance at the Symposium, themed Transgender Health from Global Perspectives, Dr. Leis was able to share thoughts […]
Labeled to Death
Humans are born into a world and taught by label. A is for apple and B is for Butterfly. We grow up identifying things by which they were taught to us. O is for orange, P is for penis and Q is for queer. There are compartments for everyone and everything. The society created by […]
Perpetual Change — The Sexual Side Effects
As a musician, I’ve been an ensemble player forever. (Bass player, therefore part of the rhythm section.)Longtime readers know that I’m also very much into instrumental music, but nonetheless prefer a band format most of the time. So, it’s always a treat for me to come across a band that’s new to me. Atlanta based […]
Bound and Whipped
RachelX has graduated from the “sub” category of the SMBD scene and has now achieved Dominatrix status. As a Dom she is often approached by subs seeking to participate in “scenes” under Rachel’s control. In this post she details the binding and flogging of a sub who sought her out.
Dina’s Diner 3/17/14
Dina’s Diner is serving up a heaping helping of Dina Amberle’s thoughts and rumination on items she sees in the ordinary press of this great land. She carefully plucks the items out, washes them and adds her own spices and secret sauces, transforming them into nutritious dishes for the Diner menu. See what she’s serving up today.
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