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The Week In Trans 12/16/19

| Dec 16, 2019 | Reply

What do we find in the news today? There’s trouble at the National Center for Transgender Equality. The Senate has excised an amendment to the Defense Appropriation Bill that would have reversed the trans military ban. Kentucky considers a bathroom bill for schools. Vandals in Dallas deface the Marsha P. Johnson and Silvia Rivera mural with blue mustaches. Indya Moore feels that everyone is non-binary. The Luna Younger case is back in court, with another judge. Cebu Pacific Airways hires two transgender flight attendants. The Vienna Opera stages a production Orlando for their 150th anniversary. Webster’s Dictionary says “they” is a singular pronoun. A trans woman says that cisgender men who date trans woman should be considered part of the transgender community as “trans-amorous” members. Serbian doctors do a testicle transplant. Pantene says everyone should be beautiful for the holidays, and be able to go home to celebrate with their families. There’s all that news and a whole lot more, along with several TWIT Awards waiting in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 12/9/19

| Dec 9, 2019 | Reply

What do we learn in The Week In Trans? A retired Kansas school teacher is running to be the first transgender member of the state House. An appeals court looks at the case of a trans man teen who sues for access to the school’s boy’s room. Gavin Grimm will be back in court in 2020. An appeals court makes a judge issue name changes. A trans Latina pastor takes over a congregation in Colorado. The 16-year-old trans man who shot up his high school is to be tried as an adult. The Stop Bullying Act would protect trans students. Teen trans activist Rebekah becomes a Marvel super hero. Obesity prevents some trans people from getting their surgery. Kim Petras punks the Westboro Baptist Church. Drag queens have 11 songs to help you celebrate Christmas. There’s all that and still more, plus a number of TWIT Awards waiting for you in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 12/2/19

| Dec 2, 2019 | Reply

What’s in the transgender news today? A trans woman becomes the first to become a Rhodes Scholar. Some people celebrated Transgiving on Thanksgiving. Laverne Cox allies with Band-Aid and Red to fight HIV. An HIV positive trans woman in Philadelphia is outed by her pharmacy. A large study shows trans kids develop the same way cisgender children do in regards to their gender identity. President Trump misgendered Chelsea Manning and she has a good response. Eighty percent of 14 to 18-year-olds feel trans people should use the restroom they prefer. A transgender comic in Pakistan is heckled during a show and on YouTube. The planet Jupiter is trans positive. There’s all that and a lot more – plus a few TWIT Awards – waiting for you. Don’t miss your TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 11/25/19

| Nov 25, 2019 | Reply

It’s time for The Week In Trans! Would you call RuPaul a monster? Apparently that’s the name of her drag persona. Several other Drag Race stars are creating a Netflix show. A survey reveals that letting children live their true gender is beneficial. A trans man is working to become Mr. Olympia. Paris Is Burning is released on DVD. Hillary Clinton confirms transgender rights. Lot’s of Transgender Day of Remembrance news. Shannon Minter loves his puppies. Half the employees at the National Center for Transgender Equality take a buyout package. Michigan updates its procedure to change gender markers on ID. A drag performer is tossed out of a burger joint as a “security risk.” Los Angeles opens “bridge housing” for homeless trans people. There have been subtle changes in how government websites talk about LGBTQ people. A West Virginia Drag Queen Storytime is canceled after online threats. A muxe woman graces the cover of Mexican Vogue. Hormone therapy can affect how a body reacts to insulin. Waiting times to see a gender specialist remain long in Britain. Colonial Williamsburg is researching the history of LGBTQ people in Colonial times. There’s all that and a lot more plus several TWIT Awards in this edition of TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 11/18/19

| Nov 18, 2019 | Reply

Drum roll please! And now, The Week In Trans! Today we learn that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a drag fan. November is Transgender Awareness Month. Half the staff of The National Center for Transgender Equality take a buyout offer. Massachusetts offers non-binary gender markers on state ID cards. A trans woman who won a seat in New Hampshire’s legislature and was not seated due to a criminal record wins a write-in campaign for Nashua Board of Selectmen. States pass bills to provide veterans benefits to people kicked out of the military for being LGBT. The first trans woman student graduates from a Catholic college. There’s an app specifically for transgender dating. The religious-objection rule loses in court, again. A trans woman who was once a rabbi writes a book. Hate crimes overall are down but crimes against trans people go up. Carmen Liu’s transgender underwear are taking off. Kim Petras billboards are aimed at the Westboro Baptist Church. Expect jokes about transgender people when Ricky Gervais hosts the Golden Globes. There’s all that and much more plus several TWIT Awards waiting for you in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 11/11/19

| Nov 11, 2019 | Reply

t’s The Week In Trans! What do we learn today? Danica Roem wins reelection, along with several other transgender candidates around the country. Trans activist Nikki Araguz Loyd passes away at the age of 44. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton breaks his promise to remember trans children. Two Supreme Court justices meet with the leader of an anti-LGBTQ group leading to calls for them to recuse themselves in an upcoming case. Columbus, Georgia hosts bi-weekly drag shows at a local restaurant. Changes to the rules by Health and Human Services endangers trans people. Marriette Pathy Allen has a transgender themed photo exhibit at the Museum of Sex. Senator Elizabeth Warren has a plan for dealing with Trump’s trans military ban. Texas tops the nation in trans murder victims. Transgender Awareness Week comes this month. A woman writes in The New York Times about the effects her father’s transition had on her personal life. A bank offers “true name” credit cards even if the name is not legally changed. Heklina hangs up her pumps and retires her ongoing show in San Francisco. There’s all that plus a lot more and a few TWIT Awards! It’s all waiting for you in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 11/4/19

| Nov 4, 2019 | Reply

Time for the news! What do we learn in The Week In Trans? Mj Rodriguez wins an Outfest Award and credits her mom for her success in Pose. November is Transgender Awareness Month. The custody battle in Texas continues. The HRC accuses Ted Cruz of spreading falsehoods about the trans child’s mother. Learn Laverne Cox’s daily routine. Several states seek to make life harder for trans kids. The new president of Argentina has a drag queen son. The 17th Street High Heel Race happened last week in D.C. Kamala Harris and Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to the DOJ asking for an investigation of the death of a trans woman in ICE custody. More fashion designers in Brazil are hiring transgender models. Gender neutral emojis! A Caitlyn Jenner joke flops on SNL. All that plus more and a few TWIT Awards is waiting for you in TWIT! Don’t miss it!

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The Week In Trans 10/28/19

| Oct 28, 2019 | Reply

Right here, right now, it’s The Week In Trans! What information have we obtained for you? Transgender people in India are making progress in society. A Dallas trans kid is used as a weapon by conservatives. Parents shouldn’t grieve when a child changes genders. Aimee Stephen’s case may have repercussion no matter how SCOTUS rules. Lower courts take away more protections for trans people. California educates poll workers on how to assist trans voters. CNN looks back at how things were when Boys Don’t Cry premiered. One man is found guilty of beating a trans woman while another is being held for her murder. Video of a trans woman who died in ICE custody has mysteriously disappeared. A knife wielding robber uses a dating app to lure trans women victims. Tinder offers many gender options but there are still problems for trans users. LSU holds its 4th annual drag show to a sold out crowd. Eau Claire, Wisconsin declares Transgender Awareness Week. Danica Roem fights back with a tweet. A look at breast cancer risks in the trans women community. Always pads will have the Venus symbol removed because it made some trans male customers feel odd. Wrestler Nyla Rose loses a match but wins more acclaim. Pokemon Go goes with a nonbinary character. And there’s still more! You haven’t seen the half of it. Keep up with all the trans related news and don’t miss your TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 10/21/19

| Oct 21, 2019 | Reply

Time for all the trans news that we could find! The Week In Trans! What do we learn today? Gigi Gorgeous and Nats Getty win honors. A Federal judge rules against trans protections in the ACA. A bill that would add those protections is stalled in the Senate. Actress Rosario Dawson is accused of assaulting a trans man employee. The man who shot Daniela Calderon pays his bail and disappears. The 20th trans woman of color dies in Kansa City. Senator Kamala Harris talks to Mara Keisling. HRC apologizes for lack of black trans woman presence in their town hall. October 19 was Divine’s birthday. A restaurant server quits rather than serve anti-trans customers. Prison guards dis trans prisoners on a private Facebook group. A nonbinary high school student wins the homecoming queen title. Hillary Clinton seems behind the times on transgender issues. A trans woman in Britain sues when she’s excluded from a porn shoot because of her unaltered anatomy. There’s all that and a lot more, plus a couple of TWIT Awards. Don’t miss your TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 10/14/19

| Oct 14, 2019 | Reply

It’s Monday and you guessed it — it’s time for The Week in Trans! All the top transgender related news condensed into one page of essential information. What do we learn today? The Supreme Court hears the case of Aimee Stephens. The Human Rights Campaign holds an LGBTQ town-hall. Elizabeth Warren has a plan for LGBTQ rights. The 20th murder of a transgender black woman happens in Houston. A trans activist run for state Senate in Florida. Another trans activist manages the campaign of a Democratic candidate for Joni Ernst’s seat. There-year-old children understand gender identity. Anxiety diminishes 8% for every year that has past following gender confirmation surgery. If Dolly Parton wasn’t a woman she would love to be a drag queen. Dominque Jackson wins a role in American Gods. One of the diverse models used for photos in the Victoria’s Secret stores is a trans woman. There’s all that and a boatload more news, plus a few TWIT Awards, waiting for you in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 10/7/19

| Oct 7, 2019 | Reply

Time for all the transgender news that’s fit to print! It’s The Week In Trans! Today we learn of a trans woman who rebuked an unwanted pic with a pic of her own. The National Trans Visibility March happened. The Human Rights Campaign really wants to be your friend. A church holds a “get to know some transgender folks” event. The SCOTUS hears Aimee Stephens’ suit against her former employer on Tuesday. Pittsburgh has a trans healthcare conference. Network TV takes a look at violence against trans women. The AMA calls it an “epidemic.” Legal setbacks occur in some cases. Facebook sells ads to hate groups. Arrests are made in some of the attacks on trans women. Trans and Latina on public transit in Phoenix? Beware of ICE profiling. Nigeria has a celebrity “crossdresser.” Joe Biden talks trans issues with Mara Keisling. Just two medical insurance companies pay for surgery that meets WPATH standards. Confirmation surgery decreases the need for mental health treatment. A non-binary teen wins a place in the royal court at homecoming and wears a gold floor-length gown. Laverne Cox is done debating our existence. Dame Helen Mirren believes everyone is a mix of genders. There’s all that and a host of TWIT Awards awaiting you in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 9/30/19

| Sep 30, 2019 | Reply

It’s The Week In Trans! What do we learn today? Mattel creates a line of gender-neutral dolls. There is a Transgender March in Washington, D.C. Angelica Ross runs afoul of “Bernie Bros.” A trans man loses his bid to be listed as the father of his child since he gave birth. Suspects are arrested in two of the trans woman murders. A trans woman in Britain is Avon’s first trans Avon Lady. Ben Carson’s comments perceived to be anti-transgender stir up more press reports. There is a Drag Queen gamer group called Stream Queens. A trans man boxer is signed by Everlast to an endorsement deal. Fans of Mile High Comics monthly Drag for All Ages event have a unique way of blocking out protestors. Alexandra Billings joins the cast of Wicked on Broadway. Utah holds its first transgender pride event. We have all those stories and few TWIT Awards to hand out in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 9/23/19

| Sep 23, 2019 | Reply

The question is, what did we know and when did we know it? The answer is, when we compiled this edition of The Week In Trans and published it for your information. Today we learn that an Indonesian singer comes out as trans. Dr. Penny Whetton, a transgender climate scientist passes away suddenly. Some call Danica Roem’s bid for re-election the “most important election this year.” A trans woman runs for assembly in New Jersey as a Republican. A trans man sues a hospital for refusing to perform a hysterectomy. A credit union is formed that’s just for us. Violence toward trans women continues to make the news. Caitlyn Jenner is roasted on Comedy Central. Jennifer Finney Boylan tells us why pickles are a symbol for our community. There’s all that and much more waiting for you in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 9/16/19

| Sep 16, 2019 | Reply

Time for all the transgender news we could find — It’s The Week In Trans! Today we learn that London holds its first ever Trans Pride parade. The state politician who wrote the bathroom bill in North Carolina is elected to congress. The attorney general of Indiana blocks gender changes on licenses that has been approved by their legislature. A group of trans Ohioans files a lawsuit for a statewide method of changing gender on IDs. The state of New Jersey agrees to transfer a trans prisoner to a women’s prison but the guards union says “Hold it.” Secretary of State Mike Pomeo implies in a speech that some rights are not valid. Bee Love Slater is the latest victim of murder. Want to know if a business is trans friendly? There’s an app for that. A trans barista tosses a conservative customer out of the coffee shop and loses her job. Trans people who have had to experience conversion therapy are more likely to commit suicide. Singer Sam Smith goes gender neutral. There’s all that and a ton more trans news in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 9/9/19

| Sep 9, 2019 | Reply

What’s new in the transgender world? Today we learn that a New York City drag performer runs for City Council. Presidential candidate Julián Castro sits down with Mara Keisling to discuss his transgender policies. A trans woman is granted permanent residency in Japan because she is married to a Japanese man. RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! icomes to Las Vegas for a long run at the Flamingo. A Pa. representative wants to block gender neutral driver’s licenses. Malik Yoba of Empire defends partnering with a trans woman. A YouTube gamer is dumped over comments he made to a trans woman. The 17th transgender murder has happened in Maryland. Drag queens are starting younger everyday. Trans women are still pumping industrial grade silicone even though it can kill them. Willam Belli debuts a makeup line called Coverboy. Indya Moore makes a fashion statement about trans murder victims. There’s all that and a lot more along with a few tasty TWIT Awards waiting for you in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 9/2/19

| Sep 2, 2019 | Reply

Time once again for all the transgender related news you can handle. It’s The Week In Trans! Today we learn that the trans woman accused of hacking Capital One is being housed in a male prison. A court has ruled that Idaho has to pay for a prisoner’s gender confirmation. The National Center for Transgender Equality has gotten bomb threats. Suspects have been arrested in the deaths of a few trans women. Federal funding cut from Planned Parenthood affects trans people. A recent study shows young people are more receptive to trans people in the restroom. The first trans woman to run cross-country at the University of Montana sparks controversy. A new book will show you how to create a Drag Queen Brunch. Trans model Teddy Quinlivan is the new face of Chanel Beauty. Britain’s estrogen shortage is affecting trans women. There’s all that and more, plus a few TWIT Awards awaiting you in this edition of TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 8/26/19

| Aug 26, 2019 | Reply

Welcome to The Week In Trans! Today we learn that Kim Petras performed at the Manchester Pride Festival this past weekend. Democratic candidates state their positions on transgender issues. The Gloucester County School Board won’t give up, files an appeal in the Gavin Grimm case. A man who was in love with a trans woman is found dead after being abused for his choice of partner. A trans woman in Virginia is serving a 33 year sentence in a women’s prison. Lana Wachowski has a script for The Matrix 4. More news about violence toward trans women of color. Five people are eliminated from a lawsuit over the trans military ban as they have been allowed to stay in the service. A trans woman says she was fired for gender discrimination while her employer claims she was no good at the job. Wisconsin must pay for surgery related to gender dysphoria. Antonio Bandaras is rescued from a motorcycle accident by a drag queen. The man who makes RuPaul’s gowns speaks out. A rare audio interview with Marsha P. Johnson has surfaced. There’s all that plus a good bit more, and a plethora of TWIT Awards waiting for you in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 8/19/19

| Aug 19, 2019 | Reply

Set the Way Back Machine for last week! We bring you all the news about transgender people and issues in The Week In Trans! Today we learn that an Indian woman has won Miss World Diversity for the third time. The Department of Justice is suspending justice for transgender people. Protections for trans people in health coverage is threatened as the administration seeks to remove those protections from the ACA. The administration is also hard at work changing the rules requiring federal contractors to not discriminate against LGBTQ employees. Sense a theme? More trans women have been murdered and one suspect in one case has turned himself in. California institutes a retroactive change of names and genders on student records. IMDb will remove the dead-name of any performers who request it. Janet Mock is interviewed on Fresh Air. Over 7200 drivers licenses have “X” as the holder’s gender. There’s a video interview of the first drag queen to hold elected office in the U.S. Mj Rodriguez won an award for her performance on Pose. There’s all that, and it’s just the tip of the trans news iceberg you’ll find in TWIT! Along with a few TWIT Awards, of course.

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The Week In Trans 8/12/19

| Aug 12, 2019 | Reply

New Content is here! First up is The Week In Trans! What do we learn on this sunny summer day? Danica Roem is campaigning for reelection and she is opposed by anti-LGBTQ groups. Leaked emails show the Department of Education fast tracking an investigation into cisgender girls’ complaint about trans girls on their team. New HUD regulations will hurt trans people seeking housing. Have you had your Bone Mineral Density tests? News flash: People who pass in their preferred gender are treated better. Drag queens in San Francisco are forming a union. More trans women of color have been murdered. One suspect is in custody in one case. No one tried to help a trans woman who was beaten by 7 teens. Gavin Grimm has won his case. More about the transgender angel hired by Victoria’s Secret. Geena Rocero makes her debut in Playboy. The first transgender reality show star dies in mysterious circumstances. There’s all that and a few TWIT Award waiting for you now in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 8/5/19

| Aug 5, 2019 | Reply

Time for all the transgender related news we could find! It’s The Week In Trans! Today we learn that Laverne Cox was picked by Megan Markle to be featured on the cover of British Vogue. Three dozen member of the House of Representatives sign a letter to ICE protesting treatment of trans prisoners. The World Health Organization has changed its classification of gender incongruence. If you want to change your name and gender on your driver’s license in Alabama get sterilized first. The woman who hacked Capital One is transgender. Mario Lopez made ignorant statements about trans issues and wasn’t save by the bell. A trans woman weight lifter wins two gold medals and a silver in the Pacific Games. They came with a load of blow back about her gender status. Marvel Studios is searching for a trans woman to appear in an upcoming film. Pose rewrites the history of the fight against AIDS, but in a good way. Sade’s son has had confirmation surgery. Victoria’s Secret hires their first transgender Angel. See photos for the 2019 China Drag Queen Contest. There’s all that and more plus a few TWIT Awards in this edition of TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 7/29/19

| Jul 29, 2019 | Reply

Time for The Week In Trans! Today we learn that one of the youngest transgender confirmation surgeries was performed on a 17-year-old. A federal judge has approved a settlement over North Carolina’s bathroom bill. Gavin Grimm’s case is finally going to trial. Billboards in Detroit are featuring pro-transgender messages. Indiana will change a person’s name without notification to the public. More queens from Drag Race get their own shows. Three presidential candidates have added their pronouns to their official profiles. Isis King is in the film When They See Us. Scientists have developed an artificial uterus that may allow trans women to get pregnant. More films are released featuring transgender themes. There’s all that a lot more plus several TWIT Awards waiting for you in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 7/22/19

| Jul 22, 2019 | Reply

Time for all the transgender news! What do we learn today in TWIT? Phyllis Frye will speak at the Health, Labor and Employment Institute in Wisconsin. A man has been arrested in the murder of Zoe Spears. Massachusetts welcomes trans people into its National Guard. The Tinder app seems to be discriminating against trans people. Sarah McBride is featured in a story on CBS News. News outlets are reporting on the problems faced by transgender sex workers. The College of William and Mary has a “trans locker” where students can get free clothing. Berkeley, California eliminates manholes in favor of “maintenance holes.” There’s a new YouTube video featuring David de Alba. The first out trans woman on Big Brother says CBS made her do it. It’s hard for trans people to access healthcare. Apple has new emojis but no transgender ones. How could we tell? There’s all that news and a lot more, along with some TWIT Awards, waiting for you in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 7/15/19

| Jul 15, 2019 | Reply

Say kids, what time is it? Time for The Week In Trans! Today we learn that trans author/activist Sarah McBride is running for her state’s Senate. The House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow trans people to serve in the military. We find out how ICE treats transgender women in detention. Mike Pompeo creates a human rights panel made up of people who would deny trans people their rights. How much could you spend on gender transition procedures? A research study shows that trans people who pass in their preferred gender get a pass from people. A South Korean drag queen talks about using drag to raise awareness. A Stonewall veteran has had a stroke at the age of 78. Pose focuses on violence against trans women in a recent episode. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attends a drag show and joins the performers onstage. At the right wing rally in D.C. a group of drag queens shouted down the right wingers. Mattel has created a Barbie doll version of Ziggy Stardust. Scarlett Johansson says she should be able to portray any person, tree, or animal since that’s an actor’s job. Gigi Gorgeous has married Nats Getty, a granddaughter of J. Paul Getty. There’s all that plus a smattering of TWIT Awards waiting for you in this edition of TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 7/8/19

| Jul 8, 2019 | Reply

Time for The Week In Trans! A woman in D.C. creates a safe space for trans women of color to meet and talk. Medical organizations in the U.K. and U.S.A. urge their members to learn to care for trans patients. A project in NYC is reveals more historic sites for the LGBT community. A man calls the cops when a trans woman used the ladies room with his wife. The trans woman is arrested when she spits on the man. Info on traveling while trans. Entre Nosotros is a film about five trans women who are undocumented. Seven new books with transgender themes are released. Miley Cyrus’s new video features transgender models. Drag Race star Alyssa Edwards has an eye shadow palette with Anastasia Beverly Hills. There’s all that and a lot more plus several TWIT Awards waiting for you in TWIT!

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The Week In Trans 7/1/19

| Jul 1, 2019 | Reply

We call it The Week In Trans, better known as simply TWIT. It’s a digest of all the trans related news we could find. What do we learn today? Maebe A Girl is the first drag queen to hold elected office in the USA. Now she’s running for congress. The Philadelphia Police Department puts new rules in place for dealing with transgender people. People noticed that Julián Castro misspoke during the debate and said trans women should have access to abortions. NBC News does a feature on transitioning gender in the workplace. The far right threatens trans people more often online. Trans and non-binary people make money on YouTube. Kansas allows people to change the gender on their birth certificates. That’s just a sample of the news you’ll find in TWIT! Plus we have more than a couple of TWIT Awards!

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The Week In Trans 6/24/19

| Jun 24, 2019 | Reply

it’s all the transgender related news we could find! The Week In Trans! What’s new? Jet Blue airlines features two drag performers in their latest commercial. The New York Times does a feature on a non-binary writer and photographer who shattered gender norms in early 20th century France. More violence is reported against trans women of color. An executive at Goldman Sacks transitions from male to female. There is a 9-year-old drag queen named Kween Kee Kee. Movement on legislation affecting trans people as well as court decisions. Failed gubernatorial candidate Christine Hallquist starts a new green energy business. Mastercard will let you use the name you want on your credit card. A trans woman in Chicago accuses a police officer of forcing her to have sex in order to avoid arrest. Janet Mock signs an unprecedented deal with Netflix to produce content. Geena Rocero is the August Playmate of the Month! Drag is so prevalent that there’s now a drag queen teaching computer coding on YouTube. There’s all that plus a lot more news and several TWIT Awards waiting for you in TWIT!

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