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The Week In Trans 2/6/17

| Feb 6, 2017 | Reply

The Week in Trans is on the air! What do we learn today? A Nepalese trans model has made history in India. The Supreme Court is considering the Gavin Grimm case in March. Concerns that President Trump will overturn President Obama’s LGBT protections even when he said he won’t. Australian drag star Courtney Act does Australia 101 for American audiences. The new lineup of competitors on Drag Race is announced. The Boy Scouts open their doors to trans boys. A small town Texas mayor comes out as trans. San Francisco designates the first trans historic district. Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia will offer gender confirmation surgery. The Imperial Court of San Diego has their 45th coronation. There’s all that, plus a lot more, and a few TWIT Awards waiting for you in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 1/29/17

| Jan 30, 2017 | Reply

Are you ready? It’s all the trans related news you’d ever want! We call it The Week In Trans! Today we learn that there’s a documentary film about Gigi Gorgeous. Comedian/actor Colin Mochrie has a trans daughter. The state of Wyoming will not be voting on legislation designed to make discrimination legal. David de Alba is profiled in a Las Vegas newspaper. More news from the Restroom Wars. A Marylyn Monroe commemorative stamp used a photo of a drag performer as Monroe. Sweden drops “gender dysphoria” as a diagnosis for trans people. The University of Arkansas drops trans-related healthcare for employees. An 11-year-old actress is eligible for awards in both male and female categories. There’s all that and more in this edition of TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 1/2/17

| Jan 2, 2017 | Reply

It’s all the trans-specific news gathered in one spot! It’s The Week In Trans! Today we learn that Jen Richards will be seen in Nashville. A trans woman in charge of a school in India resigns due to discrimination. An 8-year-old trans boy is kicked out of the Cub Scouts. A trans man offers a woman his seat and she stabs him. The first intersex designated birth certificate is issued. North Carolina loses more business over HB2. A NYC man is recreating Carrie Bradshaw scenes from Sex and the City. Five Filipina trans women compete in the Miss Transsexual Australia contest. Fort Lauderdale’s new tourism ad features a trans model. John Waters was hospitalized but he’s okay. All that and a few TWIT Awards is waiting for you in TWIT!

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