Recent Transgender Articles
Trans In Film and Video 4/29/24
Angela Gardner covers the entertainment scene to let you know what transgender actors, actresses and others are up to in film and video. Today it’s Baby Reindeer’s trans girlfriend, Dev Patel’s hijras in Monkey Man, Jinkx Monsoon in Little House of Horrors, and more!
Dallas Denny’s Keynote, Paradise Conference 2024
Dallas Denny has kindly allowed us to publish her notes for the keynote address she delivered at the third Paradise Conference, which was held in Atlanta from April 18-21, 2024. Her speech explores why Americans can believe transgender people are a menace. Exposure to misinformation and disinformation. When many believe that vaccines are a way to get tiny tracking devices into people why wouldn’t they believe the lies about transgender people?
Twit Awards for the Week 4/2924
Texas Governor Greg Abbott wants to stop transgender teachers from wearing clothing that reflects their gender identity. The entire nation has trouble hiring enough teachers, given how teacher’s salaries have not risen in line with salaries in other occupations. Texas in particular has a problem with teachers quitting due to the provisions of the war […]
Trans News Now 4/22/24
A federal appeals court exempts a trans student from a ban on transgender athletes. The Department of Education releases its rule on Title IX which strengthens protections for transgender students. A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit which would have supported the Nassau County ban on transgender athletes. In Ohio a court issues a temporary restraining order prohibiting the enforcement of the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoes a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes the state’s Women’s Bill of Rights which would have replaced “gender” with “biological sex” throughout state law. Elliot Page is among the famous people on TIME magazine’s “Most Influential” list. Montana is sued over the state’s ban on changing the gender listed on state ID and driver’s licenses without surgery. A Missouri judge orders Planned Parenthood to turn over their records of transgender patients. The U.S. Supreme Court refuses to issue an injunction to stop the state of Idaho from enforcing its ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors. A new study seems to show the threat of violence against transgender people is rising. Scotland pauses prescriptions for puberty blockers for transgender minors. Sweden will soon allow 16-year-olds to change their legal gender. There’s all that and more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
Tell Shelley Anne – An interview with Bernie Wagenblast
Bernie Wagenblast is best known for her broadcasting and voiceover careers. In 1979, about a year after graduating from Seton Hall University, she was hired as one of the original reporters for Shadow Traffic’s New York City office. Her voice is heard on subway trains and telephone systems. She did all that before she transitioned Jan. 1, 2023.
The Realities of Sex Work
Who hasn’t had the fantasy of getting their glamor on and being an escort for some rich man? He has you on his arm while you and he explore all the nightlife the big city has in store. And after the dinner, dancing, and drinks at a romantic hideaway it’s back to his hotel for intimate fun. Wake up! That’s the fantasy world of sex work. The reality is it’s a business. Crystal Tyler fills you in on The Realities of Sex Work.
Twit Awards for the Week 4/22/24
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 4/15/24
A trans woman runs for office in Florida. The ignorant legislative attacks on transgender kids and athletes continue. Some of the bills are vetoed. A Nigerian transgender celeb is jailed for six months for throwing paper money in the air. Transgender prisoners in U.S. prisons have been held in solitary confinement at some point. A modification of HRT will allow transgender women to lactate. Dev Patel included India’s hijra community in his new movie, Monkey Man. Patricio Manuel is the first out transgender boxer in U.S. history. He lost his last fight in 21 seconds. NHS England sets up a review of its specialist clinics asking if they’re serving their patient’s’ needs. Calexico, California tries to recall their trans mayor. Germany’s parliament votes to make it easier for transgender people to change their names and legal gender. Don’t miss all the transgender news in Trans News Now!
The Occasional Woman Hates Spring
Lorraine Anderson, proprietor of The Occasional Woman custom clothes service hate spring. But she love spring fashion. Today she reveals the “it” color for the season and shares her thoughts on spring fashion trends.
TransTainment: Trans Entertainers 4/15/24
Angela Gardner reports on the transgender entertainment scene in TransTainment. Today The Kinsey Sicks celebrate a significant anniversary. Cassandra James is back on General Hospital. Dev Patel’s new film features hijra women his character teams up with. Disney’s Renegade Nell features the first nonbinary character to appear in a Disney live-action series. Get alll that and more in this edition of TransTainment.
Book Nook: Crossdressing in Teen Fiction By Todd Strasser
In the 1990s Elizabeth Parker was TGForum’s book reviewer. Books that featured crossdressing, body swapping, etc. were her beat. Reaching back into the TGF archives we’ve brought back one of her columns with reviews of two books aimed at young people, The Boys in The Band, in which two boys pretend to be girls to join an all-female band, and book two, Help! I’m Trapped In My Sister’s Body.
Twit Awards for the Week 4/15/24
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 4/8/24
A new national nonprofit aims to change the narrative of the trans community. The anti-trans bill in the Georgia legislature dies in committee. New York Attorney General Letitia James, demands the repeal of an executive order that would ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s or girl’s sports. Ohio’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors may violate a constitutional amendment passed in 2011. Meraxes Median, a 24-year-old transgender woman, is murdered in Los Angeles. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services add a third gender identity to its forms. The United Nations adopts its first ever resolution on the rights of intersex people. Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers writes a legal opinion defending legislation which would restrict trans rights in his state. A group of conservatives in Colorado file a lawsuit claiming deadnameing a transgender person is protected under the First Amendment. The Southern Poverty Law Center adds Libs Of TikTok to its list of promoters of hate and extremism. The 21st Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference takes place Thursday, September 5 through Saturday, September 7. A study finds bone mineral density of transgender youths on gender-affirming hormone therapy is generally slightly lower than average. A new Matrix film is under way. Hunter Schafer says she doesn’t want to act transgender roles anymore.
WCN
White Christian Nationalism is the current threat to transgender people and the USA. There. I said it. Yes, this is going to be political. The stakes are too high for otherwise. What is it? Whitehead and Perry (2020) define Christian nationalism as “a cultural framework—a collection of myths, traditions, symbols, narratives, and value systems—that idealizes […]
What Are Neutral Color Palettes and Why Are They So Popular?
Gina Jet Ortiz joins our New Content today with a lesson on neutral eyeshadows and lipcolors. What are you supposed to do with muted neutral or “nude” colors? Gina says “Browns, tans, taupes, and beiges play an important role in makeup application because they represent shading.”
Twit Awards for the Week 4/8/24
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 4/1/24
The first transgender judge in Britain is stepping down from the bench to help litigate a case that will create a legal definition of a woman. A Texas judge blocks Ken Paxton’s attempt to get private information about clients of PFLAG. The White House recognizes the Transgender Day of Visibility. Sacramento passes a resolution declaring it a sanctuary city for trans people. The ACLU files a lawsuit against Ohio’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. Kansas and Wyoming pass bans on gender-affirming care for minors. The governor of Kansas is likely to veto it. Wyoming’s governor has signed it. An anti trans bill has passed in Georgia and waits for the governor’s signature. A majority of LGBTQ+ adults say proposed anti-LGBTQ legislation has negatively affected their mental health. Hunter Shafer appears in a new film titled Kinds Of Kindness. Dylan Mulvaney would like to make a trans version of Legally Blonde. There’s all that and more besides in Trans News Now!
Dina’s Diner 4/1/24
Dina Amberle invites everyone to try out the new salad bar at Dina’s Diner. Patrons can choose from such delectable delights as how to get better while you’re getting older, a look back at a pioneer shop catering to crossdressers in the good old days, a dash of ultra femme bimbo identities, the mysterious growth of once reduced breasts, and last but not least, those oh so sheer baseball pants. Get you fill of tasty treats at Dina’s Diner.
Trans Spirituality – TDOV Special
March 31 was the Transgender Day of Visibility, and since it was also Easter Sunday there was a perfect opportunity for trans women to wear their Easter Bonnets and join in an Easter parade. But, as Rabbah Rona Matlow points out in this post, not every trans person can display themselves in public in all areas. If it’s to dangerous don’t risk it. Don’t feel guilty if you didn’t take part in an Easter parade.
Watch Your Back Part 2, Dealing With the Hate
Being transgender hasn’t been easy. In the ‘80s and ‘90s though activism by the trans community and outreach to the general public made out existence a bit easier. But it is estimated that around forty percent of our citizens are close minded authoritarians who don’t deal well with change. It happens that many of these people are in state legislatures and even in Congress. While the general public has grown more accepting of LGBTQ people the super conservatives have decided to attack with anti-transgender legislation. Michelle L. Rogers is a conservative who is also a trans woman. She is frightened by what’s happening and urges everyone to watch their backs.
Transgender in Film & Video 4/1/24
The San Francisco Transgender Film Festival seeks submissions for the 2024 festival. A trans man athlete turned actor is fundraising so he can shoot his film. Candy Darling is the subject of a new book titled Candy Darling: Dreamer, Icon, Superstar. Hari Nef will play her in a new biopic, and Elliott Page is back with a new movie titled Close To You.
Twit Awards for the Week 4/1/24
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 3/25/24
An appeals court finds in favor of a trans woman weightlifter. Anti-trans legislation, and violence against trans people continues across the country. The students who jumped Nix Benedict aren’t charged for the assault. Nex died after mixing safe as directed medications. A trans woman lawyer who was kicked off X for doxing another X user and revealing they are a neo-Nazi is reinstated. A study shows some trans men can get pregnant while taking testosterone. A trans singer makes an impression on American Idol. Elliott Page has a new movie called Close To You. J.K. Rowling refuses to delete her anti-transgender tweets. The anti-transgender legislation around the county has negatively affected the health of trans people. GLAAD urges Meta to take a more active role in combating anti-trans hate speech on their platforms. Get all the news now in Trans News Now!
Revisiting HeartlandTG with Hanna Olsen
Shelley Anne Baker revisits Hanna Olson and learns about this year’s Oklahoma HeartlandTG weekend. She also learns that Hanna and the HeartlandTG event are featured in a documentary titled “This is Me”. The doc is narrated by Johhny Depp and will be available soon for viewing online.
Crystal’s Weekend en femme (NSFW)
Crystal’s story of a weekend spent as a lady continues. She has a lesson learned regarding breast forms, and she engages in some unladylike activity with some admiring gentlemen. (NSFW)
Watch Your Back
Being transgender hasn’t been easy. In the ‘80s and ‘90s through activism by the trans community and outreach to the general public made our existence a bit easier. But it is estimated that around forty percent of our citizens are close minded authoritarians who don’t deal well with change. It happens that many of these people are in state legislatures and even in Congress. While the general public has grown more accepting of LGBTQ people the super conservatives have decided to attack us with anti-transgender legislation. Michelle L. Rogers is a conservative who is also a trans woman. She is frightened by what’s happening and urges everyone to watch their backs.
