Our correspondent in Thailand asks the question many in the TG community voice: What are we doing being allies of the LGBs? LGBT rights are advancing but does the alliance benefit or hurt TGs? And what rights do TGs really want? See what Christine Burr thinks in: So — what’s the real story?
Dee Levy is surprised to learn that the crossdressing world is not homogeneous and some CDs dance to a different drummer. Of course that gives rise to people with attitudes about who’s doing it “right” and who is a disgrace to crossdressers everywhere. Do you need rules? Dee asks, “Where are the rules?”
Twenty years ago Dallas Denny took a look at transsexualism, and this article resulted. In next month’s column Dalla will take a look at her ten observations from twenty years ago and see how they hold up. She might even add a couple of new points.
Last year Sophie Lynne made some resolutions in her column. Now that we have lived through 2012 Sophie takes a look at what she resolved to do and tallies up how she did. Then she takes it a step further and makes some new resolutions for 2013.
Tasi Zuriack brings it home for the holidays — holiday fashion, that is. And she has suggestions on how to ditch that big sweater with the embroidered reindeer and put together some looks that will get you all the admiring gazes at the Christmas party you could want. Her one rule — don’t dress like Mrs. Claus!
Much is said lately of a “war on Christmas.” To that The Artist D says, “Bah, humbug.” No need for a war in D’s opinion. You can just stop doing the holiday thing, if you want. How did D come to feel this way and if she has given up Christmas cheer what does she do every December. Find out in Santa’s Little Helper.
It’s a cruel, cruel world, even before recession induced cutbacks — and The Artist D has had it up to here. One thing just seems to lead to another and another and before you know it we’re some how discussing the “tranny thing.” Find out what it’s all about and read The Artist D’s “Cruel World.” Just do it!
I was looking at TGForum archives when I ran across these two reports of the first Transgender Lobby Day which took place in October of 1995. I thought it might be educational to review what happened that day and compare that to where we are today 17 years later. — JoAnn Roberts
Last month Dallas Denny posted a list of transgender autobiographies. This month she comments on how useful some of the works are in providing real, useful information about transgender issues. Are some autobiographies better than others? Find out what Dalla thinks.
Dina Amberle brings us a steaming potpourri of tidbits and delicacies she has found in the news. From pop stars embracing weight gain to men growing breasts when they don’t want them, to androgynous male models who model women’s clothing on the runway, Dina cooks it, stirs it and serves it in Dina’s Diner.
This week The Artist D asks the question, “What are we giving up on?” Our society seems to be built upon the thesis that you should never give up. But do we know what it is we really want? If we don’t then what are we giving up or not giving up on? The Artist D takes some time from her vacation to expound.
To some people giving TG prisoners hormones and SRS is humane treatment which avoids “cruel and unusual punishment.” To others it’s a waste of taxpayer dollars and a failure of commonsense. The case of convicted killer Michelle Kosliek has got Dee Levy riled up. See what you think of today’s column.
There’s one accessory that no crossdresser can be with out. It goes with all different styles and almost always shows you to your best advantage. It’s compact, but not a compact. It fits in your purse and uses batteries. No dirty thoughts! Most of us can’t be without it. Find out what it is in Our Ultimate Accessory.
Hip hop and rap are musical genres that have been dominated by macho men who express hatred of gays and transgendered people in their lyrics. Some rappers have advocated shooting gay people. Now Dee Levy sees hope that the rap world is beginning to change toward a more tolerant view of gays and TGs.
In 2005 a Congress passed and President George W. Bush signed into law the Real ID Act of 2005. It is a draconian law that forces everyone with a driver’s license to bring their proof of birth to the DMV to turn that license into a national ID card. It’s a nightmare for all but definitely for TGs.
Many crossdressers spend a long time hiding in their closets. They work on their femme image alone with only their camera and Internet friends. While not demeaning that expression of femininity Sophie Lynne takes some time to explain the benefits of walking out the door for the first time.
The Artist D is pretty much against all imposed characteristics, those imposed by society that is. And she’s all for people acting their age. She just feels you should act the age you feel not the age society says you are.
Can you? Should you? Have you tried? Do you want to stop? Does your wife want you to stop? Have you stopped? What about the sites like stopcrossdressing.com? Are you cured yet? Some believe that crossdressing is purely an addiction and can be stopped. Have you been on the sites that encourage you to stop […]
The Artist D maintains that doubt causes a lot of problems for not just TGs, but everyone. Those who are successful don’t give in to their doubt. They persevere and go for what they want. Get the whole concept straight from The Artist D! She’s Sounding Off!
I this world you’re supposed to be this, or supposed to be that. If you display an interest in one thing people can define you by that one thing. But there’s more to people than one narrow definition. See what The Artist D has to say.
If The Artist D is about one thing that thing is be true to you. Be yourself in all you do and don’t let anyone tell you how to be you. Don’t be censored! Now check out The Artist D’s latest contribution to TGF, Can’t Keep a Good B*tch Down.
Dee Levy has strong opinions about honesty. For her, as an ex-wife of a crossdresser, it’s of the utmost importance in any relationship — from the casual ones to the strongly committed ones. The murder of a TG lingerie model in Dee’s hometown is what’s on her mind.
An op-ed in the New York Times this past weekend put forth the theory, supported by some data, that homophobes are likely to have homosexual tendencies. Coincidentally Dallas Denny feels that transphobic individuals are probably drawn to TG behaviors — or there’s some other issue at work.
Today Sophie Lynne is mad and she’s not taking it anymore. If you don’t like to talk politics than don’t read this post. Sophie analysis the war on women that a certain political party seems to have launched as they seek to unseat a President whose first bill signed into law was pro-woman. How does the “war” affect TGs?
Dallas Denny digs into the history of attempts to “fix” crossdressers and transsexuals with everything from psychoanalysis to sleep deprivation and high doses of meth. She zeros in on “reparative therapy” and disgraced practitioner Geroge Rekers.
