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Twit Awards for the Week 1/30/23
While assembling the stories for the new 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 1/23/23
What’s new in Trans News Now? A trans woman doctor has trouble getting paid after her transition. Research indicates there are 1.6 million adults in the U.s. who identify as transgender or nonbinary. A federal judge rules that a Catholic hospital discriminated against him when they refused to perform a hysterectomy for a trans man. More states are pushing bills to restrict trans youth from getting affirming healthcare. Officials in Alabama ask doctors providing affirmative care to trans kids for the kids’ medical records. A trans man boxer says the World boxing Council’s creation of a new division for trans boxers is dehumanizing. Dylan Mulvaney shows off her facial feminization surgery. A star of House of Dragons embraces their nonbinary nature. A Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist is murdered. A trans woman teaching in an Orthodox Jewish school is fired and expelled from her synagogue. There’s all that and much more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
LGB Dumping Trans
Either by action or inaction the LGB part of GLBT is effectively dumping transgender people. The action part is currently most obvious in the UK but the inaction part is currently most obvious in the US. Dana Bevan takes a look at the situation and reports on what’s going on and suggests a solution to fix it.
Coping
Kandi Robbins spent many years in the closet using many strategies to cope with the stress of hiding her feminine side. Work and being a good husband and father took up a lot of time. Time that she could push aside the desire that came from deep inside. After she came out people have asked her how she coped with the stress. She tells you in today’s post.
TransTainment 1/23/23
Welcome to TransTainment! Ian McKellen plays Mother Goose in Britain. The Cuban Legend, David de Alba brings his “If I Can Turn Back Time” show to Las Vegas. Who is the latest Drag Race performer to appear on Broadway? Another Drag Race alumna comes out as transgender. Find out who in this edition of TransTainment!
So Lonely
This article explores some of the same issues that Michelle discussed in an earlier article about being alone as a transgender person. However, while this piece has some personal insights, it is more of a general look at a similar but distinct situation for the overall transgender community. That makes it worth a separate article.
The Stained Glass Dream, Chapter 10, Part 2, Life With Baby
In Part 1 of chapter 10 Jennifer and Amy had a new addition to the family. Amy gave birth to a little girl, Andria. In part two time marches on and Andria grows, goes to preschool and tells her parents about the adventures she has every day.
Twit Awards for the Week 1/23/23
While assembling the stories for the new 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 1/16/23
What’s new in Trans News Now? A trans woman doctor has trouble getting paid after her transition. Research indicates there are 1.6 million adults in the U.s. who identify as transgender or nonbinary. A federal judge rules that a Catholic hospital discriminated against him when they refused to perform a hysterectomy for a trans man. More states are pushing bills to restrict trans youth from getting affirming healthcare. Officials in Alabama ask doctors providing affirmative care to trans kids for the kids’ medical records. A trans man boxer says the World boxing Council’s creation of a new division for trans boxers is dehumanizing. Dylan Mulvaney shows off her facial feminization surgery. A star of House of Dragons embraces their nonbinary nature. A Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist is murdered. A trans woman teaching in an Orthodox Jewish school is fired and expelled from her synagogue. There’s all that and much more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
Chapter 32 — Shopping and Dates
Things continue to go well for Savannah. Her career is on track for big things. She has met a handsome man who treats her like a lady. Can things continue to be perfect? What does this chapter hold? Read on.
Double Vision
Today Christy Lewis likens her existence before she transitioned to having double vision. With the strain of living in two genders and making sure no one she knew as one gender never met her when she was presenting as a gender they were unaware of no wonder things were blurry.
Size 20 and Surviving in a Size 10 T-World
For this Retro Rerun we dive into the TGF Archives for 1999. Cindy Martin, the editor at the time, asked Roxy du Monde to write about what crossdressing is like for those who are not under 5′ 11″ in bare feet. Ms. du Monde was 6′ 2″ in her bare feet and with high heels could reach 6′ 6″ with ease. She may have some tips for the larger girls among us that are still good today.
Twit Awards for the Week 1/16/23
While assembling the stories for the new 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 1/9/23
Zooey Zephyr is sworn in as a member of the Montana State Legislature. Arizona’s governor issues a proclamation to strengthen the rights of LGBTQ+ workers. Meanwhile, several red states impose more restrictions on trans people. Oklahoma wants to ban trans care till the age of 26. Kim Petras will close out the show at World Pride in Sydney, Australia in March. GM gives money to GLAAD to send info about trans people to schools. Jen Richards will be in the cast of Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches. In a new comic book story the Joker gets pregnant and fans on the right are outraged. Proud Boys harassing a drag queen story time event in NYC are escorted to the subway and given a free ride to somewhere else. There’s all that news and more awaiting you in Trans News Now!
Dina’s Diner 1/9/23
The first Dina’s Diner menu for 2023 starts off with a nod to the influence of Asian cuisine as Chef Dina introduces us to Chinese trans woman Fei Lu. Then she looks at just how much makeup is right to let the natural beauty shine through. While that dish simmers on the stove Dina stirs in some sexy boots and posing for the perfect photo. The entree is delivered and it proves to be fishnet hose. A powerful topper to another nutritious meal from Dina’s Diner.
Trans in Film and Video 1/9/23
From a transgender voice actress dubbing an anime character into English for the US market, to a short film that uses comedy elements to focus on the trans experience, and a return to the talks shows of the 1950s where the guests being interviewed are actual people from that era, we present Trans in Film and Video.
Trauma Passed Down
Rabbah Rona Matlow recently submitted a scholarly paper about generational trauma in the Book of Genesis, in the Hebrew Bible. She has found evidence that the trauma experienced by previous generations is passed down to children and grandchildren of those who experienced the original pain. Not only does she find it in the Book of Genesis but in members of the transgender community.
Crossdresser’s Guide to Stepping Out by Carolyn Woodward
Today’s Retro Rerun from the TGF Archives is from the 1990s. The general public had not evolved to more acceptance of crossdressers and trans women out and about in society. Passing to avoid ridicule was important to members of the developing trans community and contributors to TGForum had advice on how to go undetected while expressing femininity in public. The advice in this article by Carolyne Woodward is still good in the 21st century if your goal is to blend in. If some of it seems silly remember to view it in context.
Twit Awards for the Week 1/9/23
While assembling the stories for the new 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 1/2/23
Here’s the news! A trans woman candidate for city council in Trenton, NJ wins by one vote. The Biden administration works to repeal a Trump-era rule that allowed doctors to refuse treatment to trans people. President Biden did five things that benefit the trans community in 2022. Missouri’s legislature introduces 10 bills aimed at transgender athletes, making more bills in the state than there are trans athletes. Victoria’s Secret named transgender actress Bell Agam as their brand envoy for Israel. WBC creates a new category for trans people to compete in. Clive Barker wants to remake The Mummy with a transgender twist. Bob the Drag Queen and Monet X Change appear in The Simpsons. A transgender man in London creates a calendar to show the beauty of transgender bodies. The Scottish National Parliament passes its reform of the Gender Recognition Act. A new pageant celebrates transgender people in India. See a list of all the drag queens who won on any of the RuPaul’s Drag Race versions in 2022. There’s all that and a lot more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
It’s A New World for Crossdressers
Linda’s friend Katherine/ Katie thought her evening in Orlando was going to be a bust. But, after an encounter in her hotel she’s ready to ditch the gay drag club scene and pull up a stool at the bar of the nearest hotel lounge.
The Curious Case of the Tell-Tale Toes
Many crossdressers engage in hidden dressing, like wearing toe polish or feminine underwear, while they are presenting their male side to the world. Most manage to get away with feeling the pleasure of their hidden crossdressing but now and then something happens and they would be happier if they had worn tighty whities that particular day. Liberty Storer shares her CD husband’s accidental reveal.
Tell Shelley Anne: An Interview With Julia Serano
Julia Serano is an Oakland, California-based writer, performer, biologist, and activist. She is the author of several books on transgender issues and contributed to many national publications. She is the subject of Shelley Anne’s first interview of 2023.
Twit Awards for the Week 1/2/23
While assembling the stories for the new 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.
