Recent Transgender Articles
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.
Happy New Year
Every major religion has language of peace and love in its traditions. Sadly many so-called Christians have stopped reading the parts of their holy book that speaks of peace and love. Of treating your neighbor as you wish to be treated and helping those who are in need of help. Instead there are Christians who want God to smite those with whom they disagree. They pray for storms and floods to afflict those they see as enemies while ignoring our shared humanity.
Trans in Film and Video 9/18/23
With the actors and writers on strike it has gotten difficult to find trans actor news to report. Angela managed to dig up some things. There’s Elliot Page’s new movie, a trans man in Netflix’s hit One Piece, and male actress Charles Busch publishes his memoir.
Twit Awards for the Week 9/18/23
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 9/11/23
The trans sorority sister wins in court. Red states keep churning out laws against being who we are. Laws that were blocked get unblocked. Others get blocked. The Tennessee ban on drag shows can’t be used to shutdown a Pride festival. The reality show Married At First Sight UK adds a trans woman to the contestants. Boston no longer requires applicants for a marriage license to provide their gender. California recognizes August as Transgender History Month. All the attacks on transgender people makes more transgender people run for office. Ithaca New York is a sanctuary city for trans people. Male actress Charles Busch releases his memoir. That’s just a taste of the news you’ll find in Trans News Now!
Linda Magazine, Issue #4
Not to be outdone by Oprah, Linda Jensen has created her own magazine titled Linda snd this is Issue #4. 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.
Dating a Crossdresser
Pam and Luke started dating and soon became a couple. But Pam started to notice things about Luke that made her wonder if he was attracted to the idea of crossdressing. One night after a few drinks she asked if he’d like her to give him a makeover. Luke agreed and with Pam’s help their dates became glamor parties with the two of them dressing up and having fun. Pam told Shelley Anne about her and Luke and Shelley Anne tells this true story with the permission of the couple. Read on to find out how their story ends.
Sex in the Transgender Marriage: The Wives Weigh In
Liberty Storer is married to a crossdresser. She first learned of her husband’s crossdressing after they were married. She willingly helped him live his fantasies until she learned of things he did when she wasn’t around. The couple made the decision to forgo sexual activity while continuing to live together. Liberty started a blog that attracted women in relationships with crossdressers or trans women. In 2022 she had her followers participate in a survey about intimacy with their partners. She shares the results in today’s post.
Twit Awards for the Week 9/11/23
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.
