It’s 1956 and Ramona is a transgender girl from Texas trying to make her way in the big city. To get by she has to utilize what she has at her disposal. Last week in a jazz club Ramona sat down at a table of gentlemen with instructions to cozy up to one of them. But the guy she’s supposed to fluff up looks as if he might have anger issues. She says she can handle him but Jack has a better idea.
For several weeks Savannah has been thinking about two things; the formal ball that Fred has invited her to, and the approaching beginning of the new school year. She is excited by shopping for a gown, practicing walking in extra high heels, and learning how to come down stairs in a long skirt without falling down, but she is concerned that when school starts her feminine adventures will be over and she will have to return to a life as a boy named Kenny. The ball is most immediate since Fred has just entered her house and her mother has gone to greet him. How will this evening go?
Our blogger Sophie Lynne is working on an advanced degree at Penn State University. The amount of reading and writing for a PhD can be overwhelming. That means that Sophie has had to take a break from writing her normal blog and wait for the carpal tunnel to calm down. In place of a normal blog Sophie is sharing one of her academic papers, an investigates of what it means to be transgender in the global south. Take notes as there will be a test.
What’s new? President Joe Biden in a speech to Congress said, “To all the transgender Americans watching at home–especially the young people who are so brave–I want you to know that your president has your back.” Meanwhile more states pass laws against transgender people’s interests. Pennsylvania’s governor vows to veto any such laws in his state. The governor of Louisiana has said he will veto a bill restricting healthcare for transgender minors. Suicide prevention groups have come out with a request for lawmakers to stop interfering with trans healthcare for minors. The AMA has urged governors to veto these bills. A professor from the University of Kansa writes about why the GOP has picked trans people as an issue requiring legislation. A trans woman who was raped while incarcerated in a male prison gets help from the Justice Department. Elliot Page sits down with Oprah Winfrey to talk about the effect of coming out. A study shows that socially-transitioned kids have the same degree of depression and anxiety as other kids their age. Laverne Cox wears a stunning gown to the Oscars. Janet Mock speaks out about problems working on Pose. Patti Harrison stars as a cisgender woman in an award winning film. A soccer referee from Israel comes out as a trans woman. Caitlyn Jenner’s run for the governorship of California gets little support from the trans community. There’s all that and a lot more waiting for you in TWIT!
Sabrina Symington continues her series of voice training videos that give you the vocal tools to sound in a way that matches your look. Whether you crossdress now and then or live fulltime in your preferred gender speaking as a woman can boost your confidence when you interact with members of the general public. Sabrina has a lot to say on the subject of sounding like you look.
Transtainment brings you news about transgender people and themes in the arts and entertainment. Today we look at Elliot Page and his great relief after coming out as a dude. Pixar is searching for a young actor who can be the voice of a transgender teen girl character for an upcoming production. Singer/songwriter Ezra Furman comes out as a trans woman. There’s a trans character on an ABC drama. One of the Backstreet Boys drop a track in praise of transgender women, and that’s not all. Give Transtainment a read to stay informed about the trans entertainment scene.
Rabbah Rona Matlow writes about the continuing killings of Black and brown people by law enforcement and finds a link to the radical views of some Christian sects. What faith do those who do these shootings follow? The Christian Bible has clear statements that say killing people is a sin. Are some Christians misinterpreting the Bible or maybe they’re not getting the whole story?
Trans women long to have bodies that fit them and that means they want to have breasts. Very often HRT produces lovely results, depending on their genetic heritage. Others feel they need to enhance what they’ve grown and opt for implants. In either case, as long as HRT is going on it’s important to take care of you new breasts. Especially if breast cancer runs in your family. Claire Hall recently went in for her first mammogram and in this blog she shares what that experience was like.
Time for The Week In Trans! All the news you need for the transgender community! Today we find there’s so much news about state legislatures introducing anti-trans legislation we have to put it on a separate page. In the main section of TWIT we learn that the Biden administration is rolling back and shutting down anti-trans rules imposed by the last administration. Some ministers are condemning anti-trans laws. Laverne Cox wants trans women’s stories included in reporting “me too” incidents. New York City is helping young LGBTQ people get better jobs. Kelloggs and GLAAD have created a pride-themed cereal. Pose returns to TV next week. A famous atheist has been stripped of his Humanist of the Year status for a tweet comparing being transgender to Rachel Dolezal declaring herself Black. Caitlyn Jenner announces a run for the governor in California. Cher is lobbying to be a judge on Drag Race. A gender clinic in England has a five year wait list. The leaders of Chechnya have been accused of crimes against humanity for their treatment of LGBTQ people in their country. South Africa introduces a third gender ID. Danica Roem suggests running for office is the best way to fight for your rights. There’s all that and tons more waiting for you in TWIT!
It’s 1956 and we’re transported to New York City where a trans woman works to make a living selling what she’s got in the nighttime and tries to find a way to become a fashion model. Click to meet the various characters, from hookers to fashion buyers for the chic department stores, as Ramona makes her way toward the glamorous life. Last week Ramona sat down with a table of gentlemen with instructions to cozy up to one of them.
Red state Republican legislatures are introducing a wave of anti-transgender bills. Restroom bans, sports bans, and banning medical treatment for trans kids—while polls show that these restrictive bills are not popular with the majority of our citizens. Meanwhile more trans women of color are victims. Legislation that’s good news comes from Maryland where one bill makes name changes easier and another bans the gay or trans panic legal defense. The Biden administration may take action to oppose the anti-trans laws being passed at the state level. An all trans cast version of Little Shop of Horrors stars MJ Rodriguez. A new film looks at trans man jazz pianist Billy Tipton. Disney Park employees will get expanded gender expression. The town in Poland that claimed it was a gay free zone is the laughingstock of Europe. A new book looks at how Trinidad, Colorado became a center for gender surgery with Dr. Stanley Bieber. There’s all that and much more waiting for you in TWIT!
Right now there are transgender hikers walking the Appalachian Trail. Armed with GoPro cameras and internet connections they are documenting their long, long hike. Dana Bevan would like to be out there on the trail as well but the results of a trail accident two years ago keeps her from taking off on the AT for New England. She does have advice for transgender hikers and shares it with you here.
Chrissy Gann enjoys the benefits bestowed by estradiol. She is happy with her breasts and general feminization. There are other effects though that don’t thrill her as much. Today she blogs about her hormone use and tosses in some opinions on other areas of trans life.
It’s 1956 and we’re transported to New York City where a trans woman works to make a living selling what she’s got in the nighttime and tries to find a way to become a fashion model. Click to meet the various characters, from hookers to fashion buyers for the chic department stores, as Ramona makes her way toward the glamorous life. Last week Ramona sat down with a table of gentlemen with instructions to cozy up to one of them.
What’s new! Learn all the news from The Week in Trans! A gender-fluid model hopes to be included in the Sports Illustrated Swim Suit issue. Caitlyn Jenner is considering a run for the governorship of California, as a Republican. The GLAAD Awards go to several transgender productions. President Biden says he’ll fight to make sure trans people can thrive and succeed. The governor of Arkansas vetoes a bill banning medical care for trans kids and the legislature overrides it. All real experts say that puberty blockers are safe and help young transgender people to eventually transition successfully. More states are introducing anti-transgender bills as Republican legislators focus on making transgender people an issue at the polls. Kid Cudi wears a pretty dress for his performance on Saturday Night Live. A Black trans woman is elected to a school board and another trans woman wins a job as township clerk. Drag performer Baga Chipz gets abuse for sending condolences to the Royal Family after the death of Prince Phillip. MI6 flew the transgender flag on the Transgender Day of Visibility. Russia bans trans people from adopting children. There’s all that and a few TWIT Awards awaiting your perusal in TWIT!
Sophie writes about the manner in which the pandemic has affected her and other trans people. She wonders how bad it might have been for her if the pandemic had hit while she was still in the closet, dressing only once a month for events that would have been canceled by the virus.
It’s 1956 and we’re transported to New York City where a trans woman works to make a living selling what she’s got in the nighttime and tries to find a way to become a fashion model. Click to meet the various characters, from hookers to fashion buyers for the chic department stores, as Ramona makes her way toward the glamorous life. On the last page she met a “corporate client” at the jazz club and he hired her to “take care” of one man at a table with three other guys.
Christy Lewis wonders today about how things would have turned out in her life if just one or two things had been different. WIth just one small alteration her life would have been a lot different. She would have been born a cisgender female. But on the other hand, what about the lessons learned and skills practiced in her current life as a trans woman? Read on for her conclusion.
The last chapter told us about the process of finding a gown for Savannah to wear to the big formal ball. She is to escorted by a boy she has been hanging out with casually and her dress, hair and makeup have to be perfect for the big night. She has been practicing walking in high heels, maneuvering with poise while managing a floor length skirt, and anticipating the big day. In this chapter she goes to a salon with many of the other girls who will be attending the ball and the big day arrives.
What’s new today? President Biden issues a Proclamation recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility. The creator of the transgender flag writes about what the day means to her. Major media outlets make the day visible. The Pentagon releases its new transgender policy. Republican controlled states continue to pass bills that hurt trans people. Jazz Jennings talks about how her school barred her from sports when she was 8-years-old. Ebony Harper gets honored as Woman of the Year. Lorena Borjas passed away from Covid-19 and her memory is honored with a street named after her. Columbia School of Nursing offers a Certificate in Professional Achievement in Transgender/Gender Non-Binary Health Care. The Charmed re-boot features a trans woman. Photographer to the community Mariette Pathy Allen has her photos on exhibit. Drag Race U.K. star Bimini Bon Boulash signs with a modeling agency. There is all that and much more, along with a few TWIT Awards, waiting for you in TWIT!
Chef Dina Amberle always creates recipes with a crossdresser’s look at the world. Today’s dishes on special at Dina’s Diner include a dish that combines the history of a Pakistani trans woman with the knowledge that she is now a news anchor on TV for a satisfying read that is sure to please. Then there is a look at how the pandemic is making women long for uncomfortable shoes. A particularly hot dish on the menu is adult film actress Daisy Taylor. A strange dish but somehow interesting is the trend for women to shave their heads. For dessert Dina offers an attractive young woman who does motorcycle videos but turns out to be an old dude using an app. Find out which dish you love and visit Dina’s Diner.
Kandi Robbins files a special review of some new hair she got from The Breast Form Store. That’s right, despite the name they sell clothing, accessories and wigs, as well as breast forms. Kandi tried on the Glamour Wig by Mane Attractions and found it to be the cherry on top of her look. See how she say it makes her feel. Read on.
Transgender actors, musicians, singers, and others in art and entertainment are the focus of TransTainment! Today news about Eddie Izzard doing a film publicity tour in a semi-butch mode. Elliott Page will have to femme up for his role as a female character in The Umbrella Academy. A young trans/nonbinary actor makes news as the first on a network show. Charmed adds a transgender bruja. Patti Harrison is the first trans actor to be featured in a Disney animated film, and a box of old letters sparks a documentary film about drag performers in the 1950s. Read all about it TransTainment!
It’s 1956 and we’re transported to New York City where a trans woman works to make a living selling what she’s got in the nighttime and tries to find a way to become a fashion model. Click to meet the various characters, from hookers to fashion buyers for the chic department stores, as Ramona makes her way toward the glamorous life. On the last page she met a “corporate client” at the jazz club and he hired her to “take care” of one man at a table with three other guys.
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Don’t judge a book by its cover, and it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Claire Hall has been the victim of name calling and allegations that she is only concerned with the trappings of womanhood. The glamorous surface of perfect hair and makeup. The meanness didn’t hurt her, it made her realize that she knows who she is and the surface is just one part of her whole self.
Sabrina Symington continues her series of voice training videos that give you the vocal tools to sound in a way that matches your look. Whether you crossdress now and then or live fulltime in your preferred gender speaking as a woman can boost your confidence when you interact with members of the general public. Sabrina has a lot to say on the subject of sounding like you look.
