Recent Transgender Articles
Letter to the Editor From David de Alba
We reported that San Francisco may honor Vicki Marlane, a performer from the old school of drag who was a female impersonator from the early ’50s ’til her GRS in the early ’80 when she became a TG performer. Vicki passes away in 2011. David de Alba wrote to share some memories of Vicki.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Preview
Season 5 of RuPaul’s Drag Race is under way and episode 2 hits the air tonight at 9 (EST). We’ve got a sneak peek for you right here on TGF. Get More: Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race Full Episodes, RuPaul, Logo TV
The Week In Transsexualism 2/4/13
The Week In Transgenderism is the weekly wrap up of the past week’s TG news. From all around the world we gather the stories that you want to see. Today the crossdressing in the Jenner divorce rumor. Another TG inmate sues for reassignment. IKEA apologizes. And a lot more!
Transsexualism at Sixty: Part I
Last month Dallas Denny’s column was a reprint of her original 1993 Chrysalis article, Transsexualism at Forty. This month Dallas look at the first three of her twelve observations from the original paper to see how they hold up two decades later.
The Queen & I Part 3 — Kansas City Star
Linda is recalling her experiences at the Queen Mary nightclub in Los Angeles. In its day the Queen Mary was the destination of choice for crossdressers from across America and around the world. This week Linda remembers meeting a man with a desire to ‘express his feminine self’.
Willam Belli in Girl on Fire Parody
The queens who brought us the Chick-fil-A parody video done to the Wilson Phillips song “Hold On,” have turned out another parody video. This time it’s to the hit song by Alicia Keys, “This Girl is on Fire.”
The Week In Transgenderism 1/28/13
Get yer TWIT! Lea T is featured in an ad campaign. Nepal recognizes a third gender. Ikea is in trouble with TGs in Thailand. An FtM rapper is murder in a gang initiation. A Chilean transwoman runs for Congress. A young TG girl writes to the President. Boulton and Park were hookers? All that today and a couple of TWITS!
TGF Interview: Kylan Arianna Wenzel
Kylan Arianna Wenzel recently competed in the Miss California pageant. She did not advance in the competition but her story of how she made the journey from abused boy to becoming a beautiful, articulate woman is inspiring. We got an exclusive interview with Kylan and bring it to you today.
The Speech
Sophie Lynne is a proud Progressive and she has definite views on which political party is the one that’s doing positive things for LGBT people. In her TGF post today she takes look at President Obama’s inaugural speech and how he expressed support for GLBT people.
TransVocalizers: Interview with Cornelius “Popcorn” Robertson
Pamela DeGroff interviews Cornelius “Popcorn” Robertson producer of the LBGT Music Festival in Nashville. The festival features gay, lesbian, bi and TG performers in a celebration of LGBT music. Find out about the festival and get some other news from TransVocalizers.
A Christine-Jane Cartoon 1/13
The legendary Christine-Jane, whose cartoons have appeared in transgender community publications for many years, is now a contributor to TGForum with her funny and insightful cartoons about the crossdressing life.
Costa Rica: Coming Out TG in a Foreign Land
Georgia TG is a transgender, pansexual Canadian who has been living in Costa Rica and openly being gender fluid. How do you do that in a Catholic country like Costa Rica? Read the first of her reports from that country and learn how she has done it.
Dr. Sherman Leis — 10 Key TG Trends for 2013
Dr. Sherman Leis has ten examples of what he feels to be key trends that affect transgender people in America. Everything from acceptance in politics and entertainment to a decrease in hate crimes is good news for TGs according to Dr. Leis.
The Week In Transgenderism 1/21/13
From down the road and up your street — it’s a double dose of TG news. Bill O’Reilly mocks a TS prisoner. Barbara Walters interviews a TG tween. Another pageant contestant who was born male takes her shot at Miss USA. An awol Marine is caught 30 years later, after her gender change. And much more in TWIT!
The Artist D — Screening
TGF’s Internet’s First Superstar, The Artist D, is very concerned about screen time. Not how much time she’s on screen. She’s talking about how much time she spends looking at screens. As a publication presented on a screen we’re not sure we can get behind this piece but go ahead and give Screening a read.
Fashion Trends — Do You Need Them
Everyone likes to wear the hot look of the moment. Some outfits and accessories look so sexy that we just want to bask in the joy of wearing them. But, some trends should not be worn. Others can work but you need to wear them correctly. How do you look trendy and not silly? Tasi Zuriack has some answers.
Silver Linings: A Review of “A Tranny’s Nine Wishes”
Our TG fiction expert Sophie Lynne takes a look at another Chris Burrows book. This one is “A Tranny’s Nine Wishes.” Does Sophie give it a good review? Not exactly. See what she thinks in “Silver Linings.”
Perpetual Change — CD Review: “Dead End Street”
Pamela DeGroff, our musical maven, reviews the new CD from Michelle Rocking Horse Garcia, “Dead End Street.” Ms. Garcia has been featured in our music columns and is one of the rising stars on the transgender music scene. Read Pamela’s review and follow links to Garcia’s site for photos and music.
LGB “T”: So — what’s the real story?
Our correspondent in Thailand asks the question many in the TG community voice: What are we doing being allies of the LGBs? LGBT rights are advancing but does the alliance benefit or hurt TGs? And what rights do TGs really want? See what Christine Burr thinks in: So — what’s the real story?
Where are the rules?
Dee Levy is surprised to learn that the crossdressing world is not homogeneous and some CDs dance to a different drummer. Of course that gives rise to people with attitudes about who’s doing it “right” and who is a disgrace to crossdressers everywhere. Do you need rules? Dee asks, “Where are the rules?”
New Content Coming Monday!
Thanks for being patient while we moved TGF to a new server. There are still some bugs to clear up so if something doesn’t work correctly let us know and we’ll add it to the bug list. The New Content will be here on Monday with a double dose. Last Monday’s columns will be posted […]
The Week In Transgenderism 1/7/13
Batgirl with TG character? Stacie Laughton’s story is labyrinthian. A crazy legislative response to the Kosilek ruling. F. Scott Fitzgerald — a queen? Justin Vivian Bond is upset. Sharon Needles. Willam Belli. The Catholic church and TGs. Plus a whole lot more!
Transsexualism at Forty
Twenty years ago Dallas Denny took a look at transsexualism, and this article resulted. In next month’s column Dalla will take a look at her ten observations from twenty years ago and see how they hold up. She might even add a couple of new points.
The Queen and I Part II — Hold on to Your Purse
In its day the Queen Mary in L.A. was the destination of choice for crossdressers from across America and around the world. This week Linda remembers an evening at the Queen Mary when she meet an old friend in a new way before becoming involved when her friend faces a crisis on her first night out.
Out & About: Georgi’s Alibi — St. Petersburg, Fla.
Camille Brandon and her Florida Meetup group are constantly getting Out & About. Last month they visited the hot spot in St. Petersburg — Georgi’s Alibi. And, while they say that the place is a load of fun on its own, RuPaul’s Drag Race star Pandora Boxx was there that night doing her show! Read Camille’s report!
2012: The Year In Transgenderism — TWIT Highlights
It’s the month by month highlights of The Week In Transgenderism from 2012. All the transgender news that was featured in 2012 has been skimmed, sifted and organized for your perusal. Happy New Year!
