Note: I do not necessarily agree with everything this letter says. I honor diversity of views on this bog, even ones that I do not fully understand. This letter does however, make some good points which is one of the reasons why I chose to include it. Hence, this letter has been posted for a [...]
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Like I mentioned in an earlier post, there was a wonderful panel discussion entitled “Transgender Human Rights” that was put on as part of the Stonewall 40 Week celebration in Atlanta.
The panel was moderated by BT, and included Cole Thaler the Transgender Rights Attorney of Lambda Legal, Cheryl Courtney-Evens of Transgender Individuals Living [...]
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Last night, I attended a panel at Atlanta’s local feminist bookstore, Charis, about issues facing the transgender community. It was a wonderful panel, and many people showed up for it. I will post an in-depth reflection about the panel later.
Before the panel started, there was this group of queer women outside Charis, asking if people [...]
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The Senate has just moved to add the Hate Crimes Bill, S. 909, to the Defense Authorization Act, which would guarantee its defeat. It is absolutely urgent that everyone contact their Senators today and tell them to save The Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
- National Center for Transgender Equality
You need to call your [...]
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At 8pm today the National Center for Transgender Equality held a conference call for activists, transgender people, allies, and leaders of the movement around the country to discuss the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). As you know, from my earlier post, a transgender inclusive ENDA has been re-introduced to the House by Barney Frank [...]
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Here’s the National Center for Transgender Equality’s public statement:
Right now, we are at a press conference on Capitol Hill about the introduction of a fully inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) which would extend the existing federal law prohibiting employment discrimination to protect people on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Representative Barney Frank, [...]
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A good friend of mine, Samia, made a post on her blog in where she explores some ideas that fall under trans-feminism. I was attempting to make a comment, but it got too long, so I have to post it here. Please go read her entry before reading on.
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I’ll respond to portions of your post [...]
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ENDA is going to be introduced into the House THIS Wednesday! See NCTE’s website for more information.
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Today marks my fourth month on testosterone. Yay!
First of all, here’s my voice – Four Months On T
In terms of body changes…
- I have noticed more hair. My “dirt stash” is thickening slowly (I still shave it off promptly because I feel like it makes me look creepy).
- My neck has gotten thicker, and I [...]
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Thanks to the KRXQ stuff, and Chaz Bono coming out of the closet, CNN is looking for your story – submit your video story via here and you may be featured on CNN.com.
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