Recent Transgender Articles
Twit Awards for the Week 8/12/24
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 8/5/24
Drag queens BenDeLaCreme, Alaska, and Peppermint form a new alliance called Drag PAC aimed at getting young people to vote. Elliot Page was asked what he thought of the Republican party’s “obsession” with transgender children. A panel of the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rules that a school district in Ohio may ban anti-transgender bullying. The U.S. Senate passes the Kids Online Safety Act, but the House of Representatives moved to table the act. In Virginia, a judge rules a cisgender student may sue her school district over its trans restroom policy. San Francisco Mayor London Breed raised a transgender pride flag at city hall. A transgender woman who was fired by Liberty University because of her gender identity files a lawsuit against the university. TERFs pick on two cisgender female boxers who they believe are transgender. Nepal’s Supreme Court recognizes a transgender woman, Rukshana-Kapali, as a woman. There’s all that and a lot more news waiting for you in Trans News Now!
Transgender Showbiz! 8/5/24
It’s Showbiz time! Stage, screen, YouTube or TikTok- It’s transgender people in the entertainment world. Today we look at Mexican actress Victoria Bazúa starring in Apple TV+’s Land of Women. Blair St. Clair starring onstage in Everyone’s Talking About Jamie. Latrice Royale has good advice for members of the drag and trans communities. Plus Yasmin Finney in a spiderweb sparkly dress and a musical about castrati. That’s Showbiz for today!
Twit Awards for the Week 8/5/24
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 7/29/24
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs a bill in to law that prohibiting the use of trans panic as a legal defense. A federal judge denies a request by Moms For Liberty which would have expanded the injunction against the Biden administration’s new rules regarding discrimination against transgender people, including students. The state of West Virginia requested that the Supreme Court rule on whether the state needs to cover gender-affirming care in its Medicaid program. The Supreme Court of Nebraska upholds that state’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors. New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu signs three anti-transgender pieces of legislation in one day this week. The Olympics seems to be tipping toward excluding transgender athletes from high-level competitions. A new short film, called It’s Okay is about the bans on drag shows and story time. British doctors and medical professionals who deal with transgender patients issue a set of guidelines for treatment. The trans woman politician in Russia who was told to detransition says she won’t. There’s all that and a bit more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
“Maybe you can help me?”
A phone call to Sophie’s office at PSU led her to help an alumnus who had spent years identifying as a crossdresser for years but was feeling there was more to it. They were becoming aware that perhap they were transgender and wanted help. Sophie gave them personal counseling and as she did she remembered when she was in need of help.
Mixing it Up: How to Customize Your Makeup Part Two
Part two of Mixing It Up tells you how to mix colors of eyeshadow and blush to create new looks. If you are happy with your color pallette and don’t want to experiment with makeup art, fine. But, if you want to explore and go down the color mixing route Gina provides the road map.
Twit Awards for the Week 7/29/24
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 7/22/24
Ruby Corado, the founder of Casa Ruby, a place for homeless trans women, pleads guilty to embezzling over $150,000 in COVID relief funds. California Governor Gavin Newsom signs into law a bill forbidding school boards from forcing teachers to out transgender students to their parents. The state of Florida quietly refuses to update the birth certificates of transgender people. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upholds Tennessee’s law banning drag performances in venues where minors can be admitted. J.D. Vance took one of his step father’s last names but the GOP says trans people can’t pick their names. The emphasis on anti-transgender legislation causes at least one couple, life-long Republican voters, to abandon the party. Eve Lindley stars in Queens of the Dead. In Britain the Labour party replaces the Conservatives but the new Health Secretary wants to permanently ban puberty blockers. An art exhibit in Turkey exploring that country’s transgender history, is shut down by government order. That’s just the tip of the iceberg of trans news!
Dina’s Diner 7/22/24
Summer is here and Dina’s Diner has a fresh and tasty summer menu. First Chef Dina puts a pot on the stove with expensive human hair wigs. With that simmering on the back burner Dina prepares a delicious fruit salad consisting of Liz Truss and other women in politics. Going back to the back burner Dina stirs in a colorful and comfy sundress. Other items on the menu are a feminist cartoonist who embodied her character and a TikTok star who paid no attention to her school dress code. Whatever you order at Dina’s Diner her summer menu is sure to satisfy.
Trans Spirituality – Special Edition: Trump Shooting
Rabbah Rona Matlow condemns the use of political violence and condemns in particular the attempt to assassinate presidential candidate Donald J. Trump at his rally in Butler, Pa. While some people experienced Schadenfreude -a wonderful German word defining the sense of jubilance we experience when we see the downfall of others – when they learned of the shooting, Rona takes a closer look at this incident and past assassinations.
Drag – Trans – Non-Binary in Showbiz!
Welcome to Drag – Trans – Non-Binary in Showbiz! We’ve merged the Trans in Film and Video with the TransTainment column in order to bring you transgender news from the world of entertainment faster.
Twit Awards for the Week 7/22/24
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 7/15/24
Non-binary person Jaymes Black is the new President of the Trevor Project. A judge denies a request for trans people’s medical records by the Missouri Attorney General. Another judge rules that Florida cannot enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for minors. Emilia Perez the musical about a transgender cartel leader, wins awards at the Cannes Film Festival. Republicans in the House vote to reverse the Biden administration’s new rules equating laws against transgender people with discrimination on the basis of sex. The House of Representatives passes a military spending bill which includes a ban on paying for gender-confirming surgeries. The trailer for Elliot Page’s new film, Close To You, is released. The Medical University of South Carolina announces they will discontinue gender-affirming medical care, even for adults. Transgender people are found to be twice as likely as cisgender people to get cirrhosis of the liver. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint are in a new play titled TERF. Colombia’s President is accused of having an extra-marital affair with a transgender newscaster. There’s all that and more news waiting for you in Trans News Now!
Product Review: Gold Seal NAKED Crop Top
Angela Gardner takes the Gold Seal NAKED Crop Top breastplate for a ride. She found that the very affordable breastplate was a lot of fun. With it she can explore low cut fashions she was not well enough endowed for. And when we say it’s affordable, we mean it.
Shelley Anne’s Potpourri of Things You Probably Weren’t Aware Of
This week Shelley Anne doesn’t listen to other people tell her about things. She settles in and tells you about some things you might not have been aware of. And the ranges from the rules for nudists to the presence of transgender people in history and other cultures.
Navigating Gender Identity: A Guide to Understanding Trans Experiences and Expressing Individuality Through Women’s Rave Clothing
Allison McDonald writes about the connection between fashion and raves. It’s more than just looking good. It’s about feeling good on your journey of self-discovery. Llet women’s rave clothing be your guide to a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Twit Awards for the Week 7/15
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 7/8/24
Last week right-wing news sites reported that the Biden administration pushed some medical organizations to recommend surgery for minors. That was not what the administration was doing. Last week, the Supreme Court struck down a ruling which had told courts they should give a good bit of weight to the position of federal agencies in deciding cases. Non-binary runner Nikki Hiltz qualified for the U.S Olympic team. Several former contestants from RuPaul’s Drag Race have formed Drag PAC. It’s dedicated to getting Gen Z to register and vote. The Cass Review got another critical response this week. A group from Yale said the Review,”obscures key findings, misrepresents its own data, and is rife with misapplications of the scientific method.” Indya Moore has been cast as Wanda in season two of The Sandman. Keir Starmer is the new Prime Minister of England. He has said some things which make us hopeful. Three cisgender boys, ages 12, 14, and 16, were arrested for their part in an attack on a transgender woman. There’s all that and more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
Dressing for Summer Heat
Lorraine Anderson, the lady in charge of The Occasional Woman custom clothing service has tips for beating the heat during these super hot days.
TransTainment! 7/8/24
Time for TransTainment! News about transgender people in the arts and entertainment. Candis Cayne has a gardening show on Hulu’s Advocate Channel. There’s a documentary about the mystery of Venus Etravaganza’s.death. Nicole Maines signs with a new manager. And more!
Twit Awards for the Week 7/8/24
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 7/1/24
A transgender Russian politician is ordered by her government to detransition or be sent to a mental institution. The Supreme Court agrees to take a look at the constitutionality of Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. A judge in Montana rules a bill in that state which defined people’s sex according to chromosomes was too vague. Some doctors in Florida are again providing gender-affirming medical care. The Texas Supreme Court rules the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is constitutional. The Ohio House of Representatives attach a provision to the education bill banning transgender students from using the restroom corresponding to their gender identity. 617 anti-transgender bills were filed this year. Two members of the California Assembly almost come to blows over a bill preventing school districts from enforcing policies to notify parents if their child shows up at school in a different gender. Due to all the anti-transgender legislation distress, depression, and suicidal thoughts have been increasing. The majority of young people getting breast reduction surgery are cisgender males who developed unwanted breasts. A group of clinicians and academics publishes a review of the Cass Report. They call it “deeply flawed.” Next year’s Tokyo marathon will include a “non-binary” category. Peru announces it will no longer classify transgender people as “mentally ill.” President Biden issues a pardon to all veterans who were convicted and discharged because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Mixing it Up: How to Customize Your Makeup
Gina Jet Ortiz says there’s no need to toss out makeup products that don’t look right on you when you get them home. They looked great in the store’s fluorescent lights but awful in your vanity’s mirror. Gina says you can adjust the color of your makeup, just like an artist, using other colors to adjust how the makeup looks. Today is Part 1 of Mixing it Up: How to Customize Your Makeup.
Letter to Representative
Sophie Lynne decides to contact a state representative, who she met personally, after she gets an email from the representative all about Juneteenth, and LGBTQ+ rights. Expecting a form letter in response Sophie emails the rep asking what she has done to help transgender people. A few days later she gets the form letter. Therein lies one major problem.
Styling Sleeveless Dresses for Women for Any Occasion
Sleeveless dresses for women offer endless possibilities for creating stylish and comfortable outfits. Whether you’re heading to the beach, the office, or a special event, there’s a sleeveless dress that’s perfect for you.
