Chapter 27 – Work after Surgery
Savannah is just getting back to the office after her time recovering from breast implant surgery. Things continue to go well for her at work.
Tag: Transgender
Trans News Now 8/22/22
What’s new? Zaya Wade changes her name. A federal court says the Americans With Disabilities Act cover trans people. Florida stopped covering trans care under Medicaid. A former state prosecutor who was fired by DeSantis when he said he would not prosecute doctors for providing medicines to trans people is suing. The World Boxing Council bans transgender athletes. Tommy Dorfman is engaged. A video game character comes out as trans. RuPaul’s Drag Race gets the green light for another season. The London Trans Festival is a success. An all-girls high school that announced it accepted students who identify as girls reverses course on that a week later. When a director of a Christian camp was told he must reject his trans son or be fired he chose his son. Meanwhile the Episcopal Church reaffirmed their acceptance of transgender people. There’s all that and more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
Dina’s Diner August 22, 2022
Dina Amberle has been working on special menu items for Dina’s Diner. Among the tasty treats she has prepared for today we find a new opera based on the play M Butterfly which stars a counter tenor who landed a lead role by singing arias made famous by the great opera diva Cecilia Bartoli. Then she offers a palette clearing dish based on the host of the Philippines version of Drag Race transforming into Katy Perry. Special sauce like posing tips for photos, and a jazz singing female robot spice things up. Find out what other dishes you can dig into and visit Dina’s Diner.
Trans in Film and Video 8/22/22
A new role for Nicole Maines. An upcoming biopic on Candy Darling. The nonbinary actor playing Desire in The Sandman. Thoughts on the state of transgender representation in Hollywood. A comedy using gender reassignment as a disguise? A new song from Philly based band Sonja fronted by trans woman singer/guitarist Melissa Moore. And more!
Tripping the Light Fantastic: Staying Sane and Whole in Transition
Our Retro Rerun today comes from 1990 and was written by Dallas Denny. It was published on TGForum in the ’90s and it has good information on successfully transitioning genders.
Trans News Now 8/15/22
Trans woman Leigh Finke wins her primary in Minnesota meaning she could be the first trans person elected to the legislature in her state. If she wins in November. Sportswriter M.A. Voepel comes out as a trans man. Florida will no longer cover trans care under Medicare. Idaho is fined for refusing to change the gender on a birth certificate. A lie brings a SWAT team to a trans woman’s home. Some U.S. races create an open division that any gender can compete in. A nonbinary actor has been cast to portray the MCU’s first trans character. England returns to housing prisoners according to their genitals. Germany introduces gender self-declaration. A trans woman in Afghanistan stands up to the Taliban. A 4-year-old comes out as a boy at the Pride parade. There’s all that news and more waiting for you in this week’s Trans News Now!
Twit Awards for the Week 8/15/22
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 8/8/22
What’s in the news? A study finds that children do not suddenly identify as a different gender due to social media influencers. A federal judge rules West Virginia must include trans care in its Medicaid program. Florida aims to block all gender affirming care for minors. Angelica Ross stars in a production of Chicago. Hari Neff plays Candy Darling in a biopic. Jay Leno won’t do trans jokes. A new production of Cats will be set in the queer Ballroom scene. A report in California says trans people are four times more likely to be stopped by police on “reasonable suspicion”. There’s all that and more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
Twit Awards for the Week 8/8/22
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 8/1/22
What’s new in trans news? Trans singer Kim Petras will act in season two of Los Espookys on HBO. The co-executive producer of the film They/Them talks to The Advocate. A federal judge rules a 10-year-old transgender girl can play on her school’s girl’s softball team. Several school boards in Virginia ask the Supreme Court to let them fire teachers who violate anti-discrimination policies. A South Asian trans woman is deliberately struck while riding her motorcycle. Florida wants to ignore the federal guidance on treatment of trans students. Five Republican senators are upset that there is a trans character in the new cartoon Dead End: Paranormal Park. The Supreme Court of Michigan finds in favor of someone who was fired for gender nonconformity. Transgender folks seem to be at greater risk for Long Covid. Britain’s rugby associations ban trans woman from women’s games. Dave Chappelle sells out Madison Square Garden and whines about being canceled. Violence against trans women continues. Gender clinics in England are being shutdown but it’s because the NHS found they were failing to service the needs of their patients and more clinics will be established. There’s all that and a bit more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
Done Me Some Comps
Sophie Lynne is done hitting the books and composing compositions in her quest for n advanced degree. For now. She takes some time to decompress and share her thoughts on Pennsylvania politics in the race for governor and a Senate seat.
TransTainment 8/1/22
Angela Gardner covers transgender entertainment in TransTainment! A prominent Austin drag performer will walk as a model during NYC Fashion Week. A song from a trans/nonbinary singer songwriter. A look at the Seoul, South Korea trans scene. Drag Race Philippines makes history with two transgender judges. Willow Pill from Drag Race releases a song title I Hate People. Trans women DJs are making the scene in NYC. The first trans superheroine in comics was drawn 30 years ago. All that and more is in store for you in TransTainment!
New Normal
Christy Lewis feels that life is getting back to “normal”. But she is also happy with the “new normal” — her new out as a trans woman normal. Something she finds much more relaxed and accessible.
Chapter 26 — Surgery
The date was scheduled for my breast augmentation surgery, and I stayed in Chicago as long as I could because I wanted to finish a project I was working on, even though Ms. Harris said it was okay to go home early. I arrived home about three days before surgery and had one more meeting […]
Twit Awards for the Week 7/1/22
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 7/25/22
Billy Porter’s first film as a director premiers. Democratic Representatives in the House introduce a bill that allows the Smithsonian to preserve LGBTQI+ and women’s history. Trans healthcare will be available in Georgia through Medicaid. The overturning of Roe v. Wade emboldens conservatives. A non-binary actor stars in the prequel to Game of Thrones. Unhoused trans people face a greater risk of violence. The trans services center in DC, Casa Ruby, has shut down. Major League Quidditch and U.S. Quidditch step out of Potter world and change the name of the game. A trans hospital worker in Britain won a harassment case against her co-workers. Greece bans genital surgery on those too young to give consent. Some Middle Eastern nations are introducing legislation to block trans rights. Mothers Against Greg Abbott are working to defeat him in the next election. There’s all that and more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
Transgender Film and Video 7/25/22
It’s Transgender themes, characters and actors in film and video. Today a conversation with the star of Loot, Michaela Jae Rodriguez. Raven’s Home introduces a trans character. Zach Barack stars as the voice of a character on the new animated series Dead End: Paranormal Park. Eva Reign stars in Anthing’s Possible. Trace Lysette stars in a film that will be featured at the Venice Film Festival. All that and more along with Brad Pitt in a dress is waiting for you in Transgender Film and Video.
Trans Spirituality July 2022
Rabbah Rona Matlow feels it is holy work to oppose those who are working to destroy transgender rights. The only way to put a stop to the erosion of our rights is to vote progressive and liberal candidates into office to actually represent the people. Vote, help others to vote. That’s the holy work Rabbah Rona promotes.
Retro Rerun: To Tell or Not To Tell. . .
Our Retro Rerun today is from the late Roberta Angela Dee. She wrote for TGForum in the ’90s and here advice is as good today as it was back then. Today’s post comes from 1996 and is on the topic of when a transgender woman should tell a potential romantic partner that she is trans.
Trans News Now 7/18/22
And now the news. A federal court rules that North Carolina must include trans healthcare for its employees. The Department of Veterans Affairs fails to follow through a promise to give those discharged over their sexual orientation or gender identity an honorable discharge. Republicans in the House of Representatives plan to introduce a bill to take away transgender rights. Because of “Don’t Say Gay” a Florida school won’t be showing students an anti-bullying video anymore. Anxiety goes up as more laws attack trans people. A cisgender female soccer player in Zambia has too much testosterone to compete with other women. Pa. Governor Tom Wolf vetoes a bill that would ban trans women from sports. British Triathlon changes the name of the men’s category to “open” so they can make trans women compete in the men’s category. Disney welcomes its first trans character to Raven’s Home. Need dating advice from a drag queen? Jujubee’s got it in her new podcast. Attendance at the Trans+ Pride March in London more than doubles this year. The E. U. sues Hungary over its latest anti-LGBTQ law. There’s all that and more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
An interview with . . . Lia Zero
Liz Zero is a trans woman who has established a woodworking shop where she creates unique handcrafted furniture that is both a work of art and a functional piece to use in the home. Ms. Zero is also interested in fashion modeling and design. She has granted Shelley Anne an interview and we present it to you today.
Nothing to Be Ashamed of, it’s Natural
If you are a male who is attracted to the idea of wearing clothing meant for women, along with make up and wigs and all the accessories, no doubt at some point you’ve felt guilt and shame. You felt that way because our culture doesn’t all a man to be pretty. We know it’s frowned upon but it’s not the man who wants to be lovely who should be ashamed. Misha Monroe has thoughts on why it’s okay to explore your femininity.
Trans News Now 7/11/22
Danica Roem writes her memoir. Admiral Rachel Levine denounces political bullies. California’s governor signs the Safer Streets Act into law. A trans woman prisoner sues after an invasive search. A trans woman of color runs for the Michigan House of Representatives. LGTBQ people aren’t found on school boards. Most trans people seeking confirmation surgery have to leave their state to get it. Sports Illustrated lists the various sports authorities making rules about trans participation. Flash fans want to see Elliot Page take over the role. Bette Midler tweets negatively about gender-inclusive language. The creator of Friends apologizes for making Chandler’s dad a trans drag queen. Will Godzilla be the symbol of transgender wrath? A 16-year-old boy wears a red maxi-skirt and sequined jacket to prom. While conservatives legislate against trans rights more and more people come out as trans. There’s all that and more waiting for you in Trans News Now!
A History of Gender Variance
Some people might feel that transgender people are a new thing. Today Chrissy Gann takes us on a tour of history and introduces us to historical figures who moved between genders. From 13th century Damascus to the Roman Empire and on through the centuries there have always been people who were not comfortable in the gender they were born into. Read on and meet some of them.
Approaches to Helping Trans Kids
Dana Bevan looks at the four ways that trans kids are being treated by doctors. From affirming care to attempting to change a child’s gender through therapy or applying psychotherapy to “fix” children, the professional medical community has factions that embrace each of the treatment options. It can be confusing but Dana tries to make it easy to understand.
Trans News Now 7/4/22
The Miss International Queen pageant is won by Fuschia Anne Ravena from the Philippines. A Transgender Bill of Rights is introduced in the House of Representatives. The creator of She-Ra comes out as a trans man. An NPR poll finds that support for trans rights is divided along partisan lines. Elliot Page didn’t demand his transition also affect his character in season three of The Umbrella Academy but the writers added it anyway. For a Columbus, Ohio Pride event two queens parachute in. A U. K. bank puts their teller’s pronouns on the teller’s I.D. card. A Polish court dissolves that nation’s so-called “LGBT-free zones. First it was a Laverne Cox Barbie. Now Mattel announces a David Bowie Barbie. There’s all that and a few more news items awaiting you in Trans News Now!
