Recent Transgender Articles
Tea Time
Christy Lewis attends a tea party–even though she prefers her tea chilled. She and several of her friends participate in a tea party fundraiser, highlighted by a hat contest. Will Christy’s hat win the prize? Will she enjoy the taste treats and become a hot tea enthusiast? Read on!
Transtainment 5/9/22
Covering trans entertainers and artists, it’s the feature we call Transtainment! Today we look at two trans actresses who shown brightly at the Met Gala. We have the scoop on a production of Some Like it Hot that’s coming to Broadway, and a production of The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert happening in Australia. Add a book review, an LGBTQ driven Doctor Who adventure, and a bit more, and there you have it, TransTainment.
Chapter 23 – Shopping with Mom
Mom came to Chicago to help Savannah prepare for her first day at works as herself. There is so much to do in the way of organizing and cleaning out wardrobe items that are no longer needed that Savannah’s mom’s skills are very helpful. After a busy session of work on the apartment the ladies head for the mall to do some shopping for business attire for Savannah.
Meet Mx. Alex Hall
A new contributor joins us today. Mx. Hall is their name and the tale they tell is probably familiar to many but it is their own story.
The Week In Trans 5/2/22
Politicians continue attacking trans people to get votes. The US Air Force allows transgender airmen to skip their annual physical if they have just had gender confirmation surgery. Elon Musk wants to devote his new Twitter toy to completely free speech. Some of his past tweets were derogatory toward trans folk. The trans mayor of Palm Springs has gotten a project passed to explore minimum income for resident trans and nonbinary people. Three trans actresses are profiled in “them”. Megan Fox supports her 9-year-old son who enjoys wearing dresses. RuPaul’s Drag Race has a new winner, and a new Drag Race in Belgium. A British MP signals a “major intervention” regarding trans athletes in British sports. Angelica Ross answers “What Does It Mean to be Transgender?” All that is waiting along with several TWIT Awards on TGForum!
Dina’s Diner 5/2/22
The list of ingredients going into today’s special at Dina’s Diner promises it’s sure to be a tasty cerebral treat. First of all there’s the student in Florida who did a presentation to his class on the history of the Stonewall Riot- while wearing a dress accessorized with pearls. Then there’s a teen boy drag competition on TV, the micro mini skirt, the return of hosiery, and a big splash of Charo to top it off. Don’t fail to take a taste of today’s special at Dina’s Diner.
The Lesson of Isaiah, Chapter 11
Raba Rona Matlow feels that If more people could learn meaning of Isaiah chapter 11, perhaps we would have fewer trans murders, and less anti-trans legislation. Perhaps we could just live as PEOPLE, have jobs, housing, healthcare, etc. Read on for hir thoughts on what that might be like.
Trans in Film and Video 5/2/22
While states are passing laws to limit or remove the rights of transgender people more and more transgender representation is happening. Trans actors are being cast in television and film projects and not just in primarily transgender roles. As these actors build their fan base they are using their status to advocate for transgender rights. Today Hunter Schafer and Laverne Cox have things to say about the anti trans laws. We also meet a trans woman actor in India who is the star of an award winning film, and meet Yasmin Finney of Heartstopper. And more!
The Week In Trans 4/25/22
What’s in the news? A trans activist is featured on a mural in Richmond. Legal wrangling continues over anti-trans laws. San Francisco makes the Transgender District a standalone cultural district. A transgender golfer comes out as agreeing with the anti-trans athlete bills. One girl gives up competitive swimming in the face of the new laws. Janelle Monae comes out as nonbinary. RuPaul is honored in Vegas. Michaela Jae Rodriquez will perform for LA Pride in The Park. Australia wants to let sporting associations decide if trans people can compete. A Mormon husband comes out as a woman and it strengthens their marriage. There’s all that and a boat load of TWIT Awards waiting for you in TWIT!
Times Do Change: The 1990s
Linda Jensen has been chatting with her friend Linda M about the ways in which crossdressing has evolved through the decades from the 1960s to the present day. This post covers the 1990s. A decade Linda M feels was the peak of crossdressing fun. Read on and see if you agree with her assessment.
My Objectives When Dressing, and My Role Models
A recent article found on the web talked about a trend among young women practicing “bimbocore” on social media. They post flagrantly sexy photos and videos that celebrates the idea of women who are meant to be teases and suspected of not being too bright. Misha Monroe may have found one of the inspirations for bimbocore in the ‘60s art work that decorated the covers of men’s magazines back in the day.
An Interview with Sara Davis Buechner
Sara Davis Buechner is one of the most original concert pianists of our time, a musician of “intelligence, integrity and all-encompassing technical prowess” (The New York Times), with “sovereign command of the keyboard” (Los Angeles Times). She is also an out trans woman. Ms. Buechner recently sat down with Shelley Anne Baker for an interview.
Spring is Finally Here: How is Your Wardrobe?
Spring is here, even though the temperature hasn’t settled down to warm yet. Pauline Estelle feels it’s the perfect time to work on your spring wardrobe. Her fashion series about preparing your wardrobe for spring continues. Dig into your closet and evaluate the need to keep old outfits. Do the clothes still fit? Are they flattering to your shape? And, what new items do you want to shop for? Let Pauline be your guide.
A Sabrina Symington Cartoon: Rest!
Sabrina Symington developed pain in her hands from the repetitive task of creating thought provoking and entertaining cartoons. She suffered for her art. It got so bad that she had to stop being creative and seek medical attention. After having her hands and wrists examined by a medical professional she was told the best cure for her condition was rest. So she immediately used her hurting hands to draw a new cartoon about her condition and we present it today.
The Week In Trans 4/18/22
It’s TWIT Time! The anti-trans laws passed by many states are meeting with resistance in the form of lawsuits. Some governors have vetoed the bills while others have had their vetoes overridden. Violence against trans women continues. Transgender youth have special dermatology needs. A charity in Oregon recycles old wigs and hairpieces. An adult trans woman in Texas is prevented from participating in an archery meet by the state’s trans athlete ban. Hari Nef has joined the cast of the Barbie film currently in production. RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7 debuts on May 20. The Fantastic Beasts films are not doing big box office. Could it be J.K. Rowling’s stance on trans people? Some families in Alabama are starting online fundraising so they can afford to move out of the state. The Air Force will pay to relocated service member’s families if they are affected by the state laws on treatment for trans youth. Playwright David Mamet calls all male teachers sexual predators who are “grooming” children. There’s all that and a ton more news in this edition of TWIT!
The “It” Color For Spring
Every year fashion pundits promote the “it” color of the season. What color is it all about for spring? Here’s a hint: a band from the ’70s was named for this color. The color is associated with Prince in the form of precipitation. Have you got it? Read on the see if you guessed right.
I’m Published!
Not one to hide her light under a bushel Kandi Robbins gets out and about and is happy to meet and great. That’s how she began doing fashion modeling. She met Jackie Bertolette of Ohio Fashion Week and was invited me to walk her show. That lead to walking in two other shows, including in New York, for Victoria Henley. Today we have photos from Kandi’s magazine appearances and shots of some of the outfits she wore in the shows, along with excerpts of her interview with ALM Magazine.
The Heart Binds (Part 2 of 2)
In Part 1 of Chapter 8 of The Stained Glass Dream Jennifer asked Amy to marry her. Amy said yes and Part 2 of Chapter 8 details what happened next. Will their be stained glass? Read on to find out.
The Week In Trans 4/11/22
What’s new today? We found a blog on Quora from a dude who participated in one of the high school womanless beauty pageants you’ve heard about. The transgender Mayor of Palm Springs wants to give residents a guaranteed minimum income. State legislatures keep attacking trans people to make political points with their base. Jennifer Finney Boylan says goodbye to The New York Times. The Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive is involved in a traffic accident. A trans woman in Chicago is running for the Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Commission. The TSA tries to make things easier for transgender fliers. Marvel has a casting call for a trans actress to appear in a new project. The prizes on RuPaul’s Drag Race just got bigger. There’s all that and more plus a few TWIT Awards waiting for you in TWIT!
Relaxed Casual
With the arrival of spring Christy Lewis has fashion advice for the working trans woman. “Even if your professional life has recently become hybrid or remote, there’s no reason for that to mean dull or effortless. Spice it up a bit, and show everyone that “relaxed casual” can be a way of life, not just a dress code!”
I Didn’t Know Holly
Holly Boswell was an author, a trans activist and a force in the evolving transgender community. She passed away in 2017. For all she did for promoting understanding of transgender issues she should have gained greater noteriety. Today our TGForum contributor Sophie Lynne admits that she had never heard of Holly Boswell. Then she mentions a few other people that should be well known in the transgender community.
TransTainment 4/11/22
TransTainment is packed with talented entertainers this month. The lead singer of Rainbow Kitten Surprise comes out as trans. MTV’s reality show Ex on the Beach features a transgender contestant. Concert pianist Sarah Davis Beuchner talks to the press. Cavetown creates bedroom pop and is about to take it on tour. The Texas pop project known as Lorelei K. features a trans vocalist who speaks out about the state’s anti-trans stance. And there’s more! Don’t miss it!
Chapter 22, Transition at Work
After being home for her sister’s wedding Savannah flies back to Chicago with one thought in mind. Time to go speak to HR about her true gender. How would that go over? Read on to find out.
Retro Rerun: Couples and Complacency
Julie Freeman is a significant other has been active in the gender community for over 20 years, particularly with significant others and couples groups. She has written articles for many publications including the Diablo Valley Girls newsletter among others. The following piece appeared on TGForum in 1998 and was first published in the Diablo Valley Girls newsletter Devil Woman. A book composed of her writings titled “A Significant Other View” can be purchased from Amazon.
The Week In Trans 4/4/22
Time for all the transgender news in the feature we call The Week In Trans! President Biden signed a proclamation for Transgender Day of Visibility and the creator of the holiday is pleased with how much it’s done to increase trans visibility. So, lots of TDV stories. Anti-transgender bills get vetoed, some get signed into law. Beto O’Rourke wears a t-shirt that says, “Don’t mess with trans kids.” The California governor appoints a trans woman to the bench in Superior Court. Salt Lake City will host the next Olympic Games and Utah’s trans athlete ban will not be a problem. Ariana Grande pledges $1.5 million to support trans youth. Trixie Mattel is the owner of Trixie Motel in Reno. Caitlyn Jenner has joined the Fox News team. The Pennsylvania governor will veto the anti-trans athletes bill that passed in his state. There’s all that and more, plus several TWIT Awards to be found in TWIT!
Dina’s Diner 4/4/22
The oven at Dina’s Diner has been hot turning out special treats for the Diner menu. Among the ingredients that go into today’s yummy confections are a taste of able-bodies people who long to be disabled, the joy and pain of corsets, high heels in the workplace, and bringing sexy back with a sexy back. And, don’t forget spider eyelashes. That’s the spice Dina adds just before she serves dessert. For tasty fare that’s sure to please your palate be sure to check out Dina’s Diner.
