Recent Transgender Articles
Trans in Film and TV 4/4/22
Welcome to the trans in film and video blog! RuPaul’s Drag Race contestants are getting roles in stage shows from the Drag Race fame. Elliot Page reveals what’s happening with his role on The Umbrella Academy. Showbiz is a tough career and it’s even tougher when you’re trans. A film about a transgender woman returning to her rural roots is making the rounds at festivals. A trans voiceover artist is shaking up anime. That’s just the tip of things going on. Check out the blog for more trans entertainment news.
Trans Spirituality – April 2022
Rabbah Rona wonders why people who profess to abide by the rules of their religion often seem to only follow some of the rules while ignoring the instructions to love thy neighbor, lift up the least of us, and don’t oppress strangers.
Preteens, Pronouns, Millennials & Making a Difference as an Ally
Eden Carlsen moderates a teen girls discussion group. They talk at length about LGBTQ+ categories and issues. Eden writes today about the way her discussion group really digs in and looks at what it’s like for other people who are not comfortable being pushed toward societal expectations. Something as simple as the group members learning to respect other people’s pronouns gives Eden hope for a more accepting future.
Retro Rerun: SF and Fantasy Books Reviewed
Our Retro Rerun is from January of 1999. TGForum contributor Elizabeth Parker did regular reviews of book with transgender characters. In this Book Chat she reviews two works; Commitment Hour and Merlin’s Gift. Both book are still available on Amazon and other online stores.
The Week In Trans 3/28/22
What’s new? The Ukrainian transgender woman who was afraid she wouldn’t be able to leave has made it safely to Germany. March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility and some activists want it to be a full week. Republican legislators and governors in many states continue to introduce and pass bills that will harm transgender people. Meanwhile violence against trans women continues. Trans immigrants from Latin America are still running into problems trying to enter the USA. A transgender woman makes history by competing in the Iditarod. Patti Harrison is featured in the new film The Lost City. Jamie Lee Curtis’ transgender daughter is getting married. Find out who was the first trans superhero in comics. J.K. Rowling has an admirer she could do without. A trans Thai model was detained and interrogated by immigration authorities in the UAE before being deported. More than 150 faith leaders from around the world committed to protecting the lives of LGBTQ+ people. There’s all that and more waiting for you in TWIT!
Times Do Change: The 1980s
Linda Jensen’s history of crossdressing as seen through her friend Linda’s eyes continues. Spoiler Alert: This supposed history of Crossdressing in the 1980s is going to read more like a history of Linda A. through the 1980s. However, a look below the surface will show how Linda’s life was reflecting the times. Btw, NSFW.
More Womanless Pageant Beauties
We are not sure why but in the southern states of the USA (mostly) beauty pageants featuring boys and young men dressed up as glamorous girls are popular events that raise money for charities. These are the same states were legislators keep introducing laws that are harmful to transgender people. Go figure. Here is another batch of photos of the best pageant girls.
Tell Shelley Anne: Getting to Know Dina Amberle
Today Shelley Anne interviews Dina Amberle, a.k.a. Dina Sinatra. Find out how Dina started crossdressing, how that led to writing her Dina’s Diner feature on TGForum, and why she has two last names. Dina tells all to Shelley Anne.
Sabrina Symington Video: Holding on to Things
Today’s video from Sabrina Symington is not intended to produce humor. Recently she has been so stressed out that she is in actual pain, which is keeping her from doing art. The video is of a monologue in which she recounts a strange dream. Then she examines the features of the dream and realizes it is something caused by her stress. Stress that she experiences because she has been holding on to things that should no longer be internalized. Stuff that should be let go.
Layers of Identity
Misha Monroe ask if other crossdressers are like her, wanting to look attractive, mature, and elegant but when stripped down to their undies a naughty girl in sexy lingerie is revealed. What sort of undergarments? Read on and learn.
University of Victoria Chair in Transgender Studies Newsletter
Dr. Aaron Devor is the current Chair in Transgender Studies and he is the first Chair in Transgender Studies at the University of Victoria. Dr. Devor has been studying and teaching about transgender topics for more than thirty years. He is the author of numerous well-cited scholarly articles, and the widely-acclaimed books. Every week the […]
The Week In Trans 3/21/22
And now the news. A transgender journalist is on the ground covering the war in Ukraine. Idaho’s senate will not take up a bill that would jail doctors for treating trans kids. The transgender flag will fly in Michigan for Transgender Day of Visibility on the thirty first. Students and parents attend a pro-trans rally in Virginia. A transgender activist goes missing in Chicago. The governor’s signature will ban trans girls from school sports in Kentucky. Texas ignores a judge’s stay on state investigations of the parents of trans kids. California strengthens protections for transgender children and welcomes them to come to California. A class-action lawsuit is filed against the Oklahoma governor for his executive order against name changes for transgender people. Working from home leads to more people transitioning on the job. Lia Thomas wins a 500-yard freestyle swim but finishes last in the 100-yard freestyle. There’s all that and more, plus we hand out more than a few TWIT Awards.
Rising From The Ashes
Kandi Robbins writes about her volunteer work. In her words, “If you want a way to go out, to be accepted, to be part of the mainstream, then volunteer. Give your time. Any charity for which you might work wants help. They will welcome that help and they will welcome you!” Read on to learn about some of Kandi’s volunteer activities.
That Time of the Year Again: Spring Fashion
Today Pauline Estelle begins a fashion series with a blog post about preparing your wardrobe for spring. 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.
I Remember Kyiv
Earlier in her life Dana Bevan was working in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. Today she shares memories of the city. While she was there, and still hiding her transgender nature, she attempted to contact members of the Ukrainian trans community.
The Stained Glass Dream, Chapter 8
Last we saw Jennifer and Amy Jen was ring shopping in anticipation of popping the question. Moving on to fiance status is a big step but Jennifer felt the time was now. Today she will learn if Amy feels the same way she does.
Retro Rerun: Setting Up And Using a Photo Studio Area
Since the early days of TGF we have seen many, many photos of our subscribers. (Check out the TGF User’s Gallery.) Many of the photos do not display their subject in a flattering light. Usually due to lack of light, too much light behind the subject, or some other technical issue. Even when the subject has a pleasing pose problems with the lighting and background may ruin the photo. This Retro Rerun is from former TGF subscriber and contributor Julie Peters covering how to take better photos. Her advice was good in 1998 and still holds up.
The Week In Trans 3/14.22
What’s new? Amy Schneider reveals who proposed to who. A Texas judge’s order to stop investigations of parents of trans children is upheld. More battles over treatment of trans kids continue. States continue to introduce anti-transgender athlete bills. Eddie Izzard will star as a female Dr. Jekyll who transforms into Ms. Hyde. Survivor’s current season premiered with an out trans man in the cast. Naked and Afraid has a trans woman in the competition for the first time. Pranksters break in to a television show in Bulgaria to put a photo of Putin in drag makeup on people’s screens. The highest ranking out veteran is a trans woman colonel from Wisconsin. There’s all that and a few TWIT Awards waiting for you in TWIT!
TransTainment 3/14/22
How is Hedwig connected to Joe Exotic? Who is Ana Arriola? Who saved Hadestown? All questions that are answered in this edition of TransTainment! Plus a trans character in a Batman spin off series, congratulations to Michala Jae Rodriguez and a trans woman on Naked and Afraid.
When Trans Friends Disappear
Sophie Lynne writes about loss and how secrecy over gender identity can mean that people we know in their true gender often just disappear when they pass away. When family and friends are not aware of of their loved one’s real self obituaries and tombstones only display the legal name of the deceased. Meanwhile their “found family” never gets to say goodbye.
The Changing of the Clothes
It’s that time of year; time to go through your wardrobe and decide what gets packed away for the spring and summer and decide what cold weather attire gets the old heave ho. Are you really going to enjoy wearing that old sweater again in the fall? What about that dress you said you’d wear for some event but that event never arrived? Why let it keep taking up space? Toss it. Lorraine Anderson has some tips on how to sort out the keepers from the items to be tossed.
“Ms.” Behaving
In Christy’s world things happen after careful planning. Little by little she has progressed through her transition and just recently she passed a milestone. Her church members have accepted her fully as a woman. But her mail from the church was still going to that guy. After requesting an update her next mail from church will be sent to Ms. Christy Lewis. Sometimes it’s the little things that bring validation.
Dr. Paul and Dinner, Chapter 21
As Savannah’s visit to her mother’s nears its end she has an important appointment with a doctor who does breast enhancement. Then the night before her flight back to Chicago there’s dinner with the Franklins at the Club. Of course Fred arrives in the morning to drive her to the airport.
The Week In Trans 3/7/22
What’s new today? A trans woman is running for the Montana House of Representatives. San Francisco has a special place for homeless trans people. Should we add our pronouns to our email signatures? Persistent attacks against trans youth is taking a toll. Meanwhile another study shows that gender-affirming care prevents mental health issues. A judge in Texas issues an order forbidding the governor’s executive order mandating that parents of trans children be investigated from going into effect for one family. An eight-year-old trans girls from Texas was at the State of the Union address. Iowa’s governor has signed a trans athlete ban into law. Trans woman swimmer Lia Thomas gives a long interview to Sports Illustrated. The Maryland house defeated a trans athlete ban. The Transgender Day of Visibility is coming on March 31. There’s all that and more, plus a few well deserved TWIT Awards waiting for your perusal in TWIT!
Dina’s Diner 3/7/22
Dina’s Diner serves up a sobering entree as this month’s special. It’s composed of the suffering of our sisters caught in a senseless war. To cleanse the palate Dina Amberle provides a tossed salad featuring a nonbinary actor who has been added to the cast of Space Force. Then it’s back to the entrees with a Canadian makeup artist whose transformation is nothing short of amazing. The next course is info on where Hooter’s wait staff get their shiny tights. A light dessert of the happiest countries on Earth wraps up the menu.
Trans Spirituality Special Edition – War in Ukraine
Rabbah Rona Matlow shares their feelings about the war being waged against Ukraine by Russia. Hir thoughts range from the motivation to engage in this war to the effect it will have on trans people in Ukraine. They will face all the problems the cisgender citizens face and more. Even leaving the country may not be possible for them if the “wrong” gender is on their ID and passports.
