Recent Transgender Articles
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!
The Week In Transgenderism 12/31/12
It’s The Week In Transgenderism! Andrej Pejic is a cover girl. Dana Beyer talks about TG civil rights gains. The Be-All is canceled. The former Miss Pa. USA owes Donald Trump five million dollars. Jenna Talackova is pitching a reality show idea. Do drag queens get laid? All that plus more and a few TWITs!
TransVocalizers — “Kiki & Herb Will Die For You” CD review
Pamela DeGroff reviews an album by Justin Vivian Bond’s previous project Kiki & Herb. Kiki was an aging, alcoholic lounge singer and Herb was her long suffering gay pianist. Kiki & Herb Will Die For You at Carnegie Hall catches the duo at their peak. Plus more!
Re-Resolutioned
Last year Sophie Lynne made some resolutions in her column. Now that we have lived through 2012 Sophie takes a look at what she resolved to do and tallies up how she did. Then she takes it a step further and makes some new resolutions for 2013.
The Week In Transgenderism 12/24/12
Today we have it all. From men en pointe to drag queens on the beach, from the cover of “Candy” to TGs in politics, the movies and on the printed page. The Week In Transgenderism covers all things TG that can be found in the news around the world. And we give out a few TWIT Awards.
All I Want for Christmas is a Crossdresser
Tasi Zuriack brings it home for the holidays — holiday fashion, that is. And she has suggestions on how to ditch that big sweater with the embroidered reindeer and put together some looks that will get you all the admiring gazes at the Christmas party you could want. Her one rule — don’t dress like Mrs. Claus!
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (Apologies to Clement Clarke Moore)
Our Sophie Lynne is a woman of many talents. For example, who knew she was a poet? We didn’t know it. But she has filed a special Christmas poem that is sure to warm a winter’s night. Get in the spirit of the holiday and read Sophie’s TG ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Ladyboys, Ladyboys — why, oh why?
Our correspondent in Thailand, Christine Burr, has filed a report that asks us to use a bit of understanding when we see those headlines about ladyboys getting in trouble with the law. Life there can be hard for TGs. Get the facts from someone who is there and read Ladyboys, Ladyboys — why, oh why?
The David de Alba Channel
If you haven’t been able to get to Las Vegas to see one of the shows performed by The Cuban Legend — David de Alba — here’s your chance to experience a bit of the talent and glamor through your computer screen. David’s fans have recorded his performances with their smart phones and cameras and […]
The Week In Transgenderism 12/17/12
All the news with TG tendencies is diligently searched out and distilled into a thing we call The Week In Transgenderism. This week — the firefighter who beat his TG girlfriend is guilty. April Ashley gets the MBE. The 50-year-old TG b-baller is dissed by radio scumbags. Alan Cummings does drag in a new film. And more!
Santa’s Little Helper
Much is said lately of a “war on Christmas.” To that The Artist D says, “Bah, humbug.” No need for a war in D’s opinion. You can just stop doing the holiday thing, if you want. How did D come to feel this way and if she has given up Christmas cheer what does she do every December. Find out in Santa’s Little Helper.
Perpetual Change — Give the gift of TG music
It’s December and time for Pamela DeGroff to bring you her TG music gift guide for 2012. Culled from her past columns from the year Pamela has listed the best of the TG performers who have CDs available in styles from ’40s swing to folk, rock and the unclassifiable. Need gifts? Don’t miss Perpetual Change.
Ru Paul’s Drag Race — Season 5 Preview
Season 5 of RuPaul’s Drag Race debuts in January on Logo. We present a preview of all the fabu cattiness, shade and glamma.
Book Review — City of Angels
Dina Amberle picked up Chris Burrows’ first book, City of Angels. Well, she read it on her computer screen if you want to be technical. We bring you her review of Burrows’ first effort in his series of books set in exotic foreign lands. Ladyboys, sexual encounters, crossdressing. All are featured. See what Dina thought in this review.
Out & About — Parliament House, Orlando, Fla.
The girls and I were Out & About again on Friday, December 7 for a Happy Hour/Sexy Secretary Themed get together. This time, I planned to do something different with my look so I called my friend Josett from Trading Faces Orlando to arrange a makeover. I’ve known her for several years and she has […]
Out & About — Harrisburg, Pa.
Central Pennsylvania has a share of friendly LGBT friendly nightclubs both in the city and just outside city limits. Here’s a quick rundown: In the Midtown District: Bar 704 704 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17102 A cozy little LGBT bar that is very friendly to transpeople. Stallions Club 706 N 3rd St Rear, Harrisburg, […]
The Week In Transgenderism 12/10/12
Stacie Laughton may not be down for the count. She’s not resigning from the New Hampshire legislature. Fundamentalist Muslims shut down a TG beauty pageant in Jakarta. Organizers say it wasn’t a pageant. Claudia Charriez testifies against her abusive boyfriend. Are you hip to the Kiki Scene? All that and more is in TWIT!
Crossdressers Across the Decades (NSFW)
Dallas Denny takes us on a pictorial trip back through the decades and examines how passing, for some, has become easier thanks to modern makeup and other enhancements. From Boulton and Park right up to today. Dallas takes a look at Crossdressers Across the Decades.
The Queen and I
Among the legends of the drag world one of the biggest is the Queen Mary nightclub in Los Angeles. With a show bar in the front and a back bar for fun the Queen was the place to be in L.A. Linda Jensen spent many happy hours there. Today we present the first in a series about Linda’s adventures at the QM.
