Transsexual News

[randolph]

Hey Hey Hey, Tranny strippers (Astrid Shay) are coming to San Diego! Next Tuesday at the Deja Vu night club Kearney Villa Rd.;):cool::yes:

[merelypink]

nice have to seee if i can make it

[randolph]

A transsexual Brazilian prostitute known as 'Brenda,' who was linked to a sex scandal involving former Italian politician Piero Marrazzo, has been found burned to death in her Rome apartment, according to reports.

Sources told Reuters that magistrates were treating the death as murder. A bottle of whiskey and packed suitcases were found near her body, reports said.

Marrazzo resigned in late October after he was allegedly blackmailed by four Italian policeman who obtained a video of him having sex and taking drugs with another Brazilian transsexual known as Natalie, who was friends with 'Brenda.' After initial denying the incident, he soon admitted to having hired the prostitutes and using cocaine.

Two weeks ago, 'Brenda' had called the police to report that she bad been beaten and robbed by a gang of Eastern Europeans, UPI notes.

[randolph]

Indian transsexuals to register as 'other' on electoral rolls
Taking a landmark decision, the Election Commission of India allowed the eunuchs and transsexuals to indicate their sex as 'Other' in the electoral roll and in all other forms used by the EC including IT-based formats and websites, foreign media say.

"Enumerators and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) shall be instructed to indicate the sex of eunuchs/transsexuals etc as 'O' if they so desire, while undertaking any house-to-house enumeration/verification of any application," the EC said.

In a statement released on Thursday, Nov 12, the poll panel said that the necessary instructions to all Electoral Registration Officers have been issued through the Chief Electoral Officers of all states and Union Territories to implement the decision.

Until now, the eunuch were registered as male or female based on the statement given by the person concerned.

However, on receiving demands from individuals and interest groups to include them in the electoral rolls with an independent identity, the EC took this decision.

[transjen]

Indian transsexuals to register as 'other' on electoral rolls
Taking a landmark decision, the Election Commission of India allowed the eunuchs and transsexuals to indicate their sex as 'Other' in the electoral roll and in all other forms used by the EC including IT-based formats and websites, foreign media say.

"Enumerators and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) shall be instructed to indicate the sex of eunuchs/transsexuals etc as 'O' if they so desire, while undertaking any house-to-house enumeration/verification of any application," the EC said.

In a statement released on Thursday, Nov 12, the poll panel said that the necessary instructions to all Electoral Registration Officers have been issued through the Chief Electoral Officers of all states and Union Territories to implement the decision.

Until now, the eunuch were registered as male or female based on the statement given by the person concerned.

However, on receiving demands from individuals and interest groups to include them in the electoral rolls with an independent identity, the EC took this decision. I feel this is very insulting to be told check other or it. I hope they tell the pole workers to F:censored: OFF and shove it where the sun don't shine


:eek: Jerseygirl Jen

[randolph]

Rome, Nov 23 (IANS/AKI) Italian authorities would deport 10 Brazilian transsexuals who were reportedly friends of Brenda, the prostitute at the centre of a sex and drugs scandal found dead in Rome Friday, officials said.
They are expected to be deported within a week to Brazil.

"They are people who engage in prostitution and are thus checked just like any other prostitutes," said Maurizio Improta, head of the immigration office.

On Friday, the transsexuals said they feared for their lives after the death of the Brazilian prostitute Brenda, who was found dead after a fire broke out at her apartment in northern Rome early Friday.

She made headlines after allegedly having more than one sexual encounter with the former governor of the Lazio region Piero Marrazzo in an extortion, sex and drugs scandal, which led to the governor's resignation in October.:(

Read more: http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/world-news/italy-to-deport-transsexuals-after-prostitutes-death_100278901.html#ixzz0XhRnIuNL

[The Conquistador]

I was reading an article in the paper about a transsexual who was being discriminated against once her co-workers found out about her. Fuck Lindbergh Field.

[shadows]

I feel this is very insulting to be told check other or it. I hope they tell the pole workers to F:censored: OFF and shove it where the sun don't shine


:eek: Jerseygirl Jen

*sarcasm mode on*

How nice to see that they are treated as things rather than people.

*sarcasm mode off*

Man, that is such bullshit. I really hope, especially sometime in my lifetime, that people will wake up and realize that we are all human beings struggling to find happiness in this world and that it would be easier to find if we all treated each other with respect.:(

[shadows]

Rome, Nov 23 (IANS/AKI) Italian authorities would deport 10 Brazilian transsexuals who were reportedly friends of Brenda, the prostitute at the centre of a sex and drugs scandal found dead in Rome Friday, officials said.
They are expected to be deported within a week to Brazil.

"They are people who engage in prostitution and are thus checked just like any other prostitutes," said Maurizio Improta, head of the immigration office.

On Friday, the transsexuals said they feared for their lives after the death of the Brazilian prostitute Brenda, who was found dead after a fire broke out at her apartment in northern Rome early Friday.

She made headlines after allegedly having more than one sexual encounter with the former governor of the Lazio region Piero Marrazzo in an extortion, sex and drugs scandal, which led to the governor's resignation in October.:(

Read more: http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/world-news/italy-to-deport-transsexuals-after-prostitutes-death_100278901.html#ixzz0XhRnIuNL

It sounds like Marrazzo had something to do with Brenda's death. If he did not, I hope they find the person(people) responsible for this horrible act and prosecute them!:(

[Bionca]

*sarcasm mode on*

How nice to see that they are treated as things rather than people.

*sarcasm mode off*

Man, that is such bullshit. I really hope, especially sometime in my lifetime, that people will wake up and realize that we are all human beings struggling to find happiness in this world and that it would be easier to find if we all treated each other with respect.:(

I think there is an important aspect to this story that is being overlooked. The Trans (Or Hijra) community asked for this designation. It wasn't placed on them by the government.

I would assume that this can be used to lobby the government for access to social service programs or to give an indication as to the how large the population is and where they are located. This was targeted job training, STD education and other programs can be applied where most useful.

the important thing is the community thinks this is a good move and a step forward.

[shadows]

I think there is an important aspect to this story that is being overlooked. The Trans (Or Hijra) community asked for this designation. It wasn't placed on them by the government.

I would assume that this can be used to lobby the government for access to social service programs or to give an indication as to the how large the population is and where they are located. This was targeted job training, STD education and other programs can be applied where most useful.

the important thing is the community thinks this is a good move and a step forward.

It looks like you may be right. When I had first read it, I thought it meant special interest groups(like the various groups in Canada/Us) that protested various events/people when it didn't fall into their view. I guess I leapt before I looked.:confused:

[Bionca]

It looks like you may be right. When I had first read it, I thought it meant special interest groups(like the various groups in Canada/Us) that protested various events/people when it didn't fall into their view. I guess I leapt before I looked.:confused:

I had the same thoughts until I reread an article about it. It also bears mention that SE Asia has a long tradition of 3 genders, while we in the west do not. So, culturally it is likely not such a big deal to have an "other" or whatever classification.

[shadows]

I had the same thoughts until I reread an article about it. It also bears mention that SE Asia has a long tradition of 3 genders, while we in the west do not. So, culturally it is likely not such a big deal to have an "other" or whatever classification.

That is another good point, Bionca. There are a lot of different cultural customs and beliefs out there, and I learn more about them from time to time. Not all of them are good(at least from my perspective), but certainly not all of them are bad either. They could look at our customs and beliefs and feel the exact same way(and they probably do;)).

[randolph]

I think there is an important aspect to this story that is being overlooked. The Trans (Or Hijra) community asked for this designation. It wasn't placed on them by the government.

I would assume that this can be used to lobby the government for access to social service programs or to give an indication as to the how large the population is and where they are located. This was targeted job training, STD education and other programs can be applied where most useful.

the important thing is the community thinks this is a good move and a step forward.

I am surprised that the "other" community supported this designation. Lumping many types of transgendered people with castrated males, eunuchs, and calling them "other" seems misleading and confusing, to me anyway. :frown:

[randolph]

From the EXaminer.com, Los Angeles

Despite the global economic downturn, hitherto unprecedented new-business initiatives are being launched by major US Internet-content providers, movie producers and publishing houses in an effort to satisfy public demand for all things transsexual - including (you guessed it) traditional XXX video rentals. Video sales manager Daryl Jenkins says, "You've got every company out there running to make transsexual tapes. Ten to 20 are coming out a week" - a trend that apparently surprised even the industry's top prognosticators (except for Rogen, of course). Indeed, for many companies, transsexual titles are now outselling all others. Anthony Simone, an adult-industry marketing manager, told Joanne Cachapero of Xbiz.com that, while he suspected his newest transsexual titles would be successful, he was not at all prepared for what happened: "We've had some really popular titles that have done well, but [our transsexual titles] have outsold everything so far."

Secretly Adored, Publicly Abhorred

If there's a silver lining to this story, perhaps it's that increased coverage and awareness of the transsexual condition may eventually lead to increased acceptance of transsexual women as equal members of female society. So far, anything approaching real compassion has proved remarkably - and some might argue, rather hypocritically - elusive.

Despite growing worldwide interest in transsexual women, the majority of both traditional and digital sources has yet to treat the topic seriously, opting instead to focus on the more sensational, controversial or pornographic elements of trans culture. This prevailing tendency - evident even among more "enlightened" networks like LOGO (TransAmerican Love Story? Are you kidding me?) - has proved quite vexing to those familiar with true trans culture. Regardless of what the Jerry Springers of the world would have us believe, transsexual women are not all prostitutes, nightclub performers, porn stars or money-grubbing nymphomaniacs.

So just how many women are responsible for this new (trans)sexual revolution? Most scientists and researchers now estimate that one in every 12,000 genetic males is born transsexual. This means that, for every transsexual female alive in the world today, there are more than 750 single men who "secretly love" them.

In light of the colossal challenges transsexuals face simply for being true to themselves, I could think of no better group more deserving of such widespread adoration. Besides, you don't have to smoke Pineapple Express to know these girls are hot. :inlove:

[randolph]

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[The Conquistador]

I hope things work out for this guy and they get to be together! :yes:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/woman/real_life/2747998/I-married-woman-of-my-dreams-even-when-I-found-out-she-was-a-man.html

[ila]

I found this link elsewhere, but I think many people here might be interested in this

http://www.gaypolitics.com/2009/12/31/obama-appoints-transgender-woman/

I sincerely hope that this is a step towards recognizing the accomplishments and talents of transwomen.

[pretty_ladyboy]

^

wow that so cool... Obama appoints a Transwoman meaning he might be in favor for third sex as well...

It feels good because Obama dont drisciminate

[randolph]

Nicole Kidman sings and shimmies her way through one glamorous number in the musical Nine, coming soon in theaters.

Next up.

She hopes her next movie will be the drama The Danish Girl, starring Kidman as a post-op transsexual, married to Gwyneth Paltrow. "We're in the process of putting that together. If that story comes together, I will definitely make that story. It's an unusual story and it's a love story that needs to be told," Kidman tells USA TODAY.:hug:

[merelypink]

Ive seen her she is hottttttt!!!

[bigballs]

Has anyone every been to Trixie in Hollywood, FLA..?..Its a trans bar.....?

[randolph]

President Obama recently named Amanda Simpson to be a Senior Technical Advisor to the Commerce Department.

In a statement, Simpson, a member of the National Center for Transgender Equality's board of directors, said that "as one of the first transgender presidential appointees to the federal government, I hope that I will soon be one of hundreds, and that this appointment opens future opportunities for many others."

While Simpson is clearly one of the first transgender presidential appointees, Democratic officials say they're unsure if she is the very first one. :yes:

[ila]

President Obama recently named Amanda Simpson to be a Senior Technical Advisor to the Commerce Department.

In a statement, Simpson, a member of the National Center for Transgender Equality's board of directors, said that "as one of the first transgender presidential appointees to the federal government, I hope that I will soon be one of hundreds, and that this appointment opens future opportunities for many others."

While Simpson is clearly one of the first transgender presidential appointees, Democratic officials say they're unsure if she is the very first one. :yes:

Good morning, Randolph. I see you read before you post. This was posted 5 days ago.

http://forum.transladyboy.com/showpost.php?p=125218&postcount=18

[franalexes]

Say Randolph, how's that hope and change thingy working out for ya?

[smc]

President Obama recently named Amanda Simpson to be a Senior Technical Advisor to the Commerce Department.

In a statement, Simpson, a member of the National Center for Transgender Equality's board of directors, said that "as one of the first transgender presidential appointees to the federal government, I hope that I will soon be one of hundreds, and that this appointment opens future opportunities for many others."

While Simpson is clearly one of the first transgender presidential appointees, Democratic officials say they're unsure if she is the very first one. :yes:

What would really significant is if the appointment of a transgendered person wasn't news at all.

Now, if we could only get Obama to fulfill his DOMA and "don't ask, don't tell" campaign promises ... but I have no illusions!

[randolph]

Good morning, Randolph. I see you read before you post. This was posted 5 days ago.

http://forum.transladyboy.com/showpost.php?p=125218&postcount=18

Oops! :blush:

[randolph]

Say Randolph, how's that hope and change thingy working out for ya?

Bush -->> Obama :censored:

[ila]

Bush -->> Obama :censored:

Now that is truly good, Randolph.

[randolph]

A Belfast newspaper has been found guilty of breaching the press code of practice for describing a transsexual as 'a tranny.'

The Sunday Life was reported to the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) by a male-to-female transsexual who had worked as a rape counsellor in Belfast.

The paper had raised concerns about her suitability for the role and described her as a 'tranny.'

The PCC said the use of the word was pejorative and upheld the complaint.

The newspaper had said that no offence had been intended in the use of the word which it considered to be "widely used" in articles about transsexuals and transvestites.

The complainant, Keira McCormack from Warrington, said that there was a significant difference between transvestites and transsexuals, arguing that the term tended to be used by the former and not the latter.

The PCC ruled that while the newspaper was entitled to publish a story about people's concerns over the suitability of Ms McCormack's employment, her gender identity should not have been open to ridicule.

Taking into account the full context of the story, the PCC considered that the use of the word was pejorative, breaching the discrimination clause of the editors' Code of Practice.

Any comment on definition of "tranny"?

[Natalie_J]

Any comment on definition of "tranny"?
I don't think I've ever met a TV who would call themselves a 'Tranny' (unless they're into being abused that is) this is just the sort of term they often print in the press over here in the UK - 'Gender-Bender' is another favourite. I do wonder if she actually knows any TVs these days.

I'm glad she complained though - the press in the UK likes having a pop at any perceived sexual 'deviancy' (especially if they can dress it up as some kind of nudge-nudge-wink-wink type 'joke') and they need to be reminded that it's people's lives they're talking about.

[randolph]

Gay Group Demands Letterman Apologize for Mocking Transgender Appointee Amanda Simpson
Human Rights Coalition Calls David Letterman Joke 'Inappropriate and Incendiary'
By RUSSELL GOLDMAN

Jan. 6, 2009 ?

The country's largest gay-rights group today demanded an apology from David Letterman, for making what it called "inappropriate and incendiary remarks" regarding President Obama's appointment of a transgender woman to the Commerce Department.

In his monologue Tuesday, Letterman remarked that Amanda Simpson, a transgender woman, had been appointed to work in the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security, where she will monitor the export of military technology.

As a photograph of Simpson was shown, announcer Alan Kalter shouted, "What? Amanda? Amanda used to be a dude?"

"Oh my God!" he shouted, before running off stage, with audience laughing.

In a letter to Letterman and CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler, Human Rights Campaign called the bit "inappropriate and incendiary" and said it reflected "transphobia," a fear or hatred of transgender people.

"Your skit affirmed and encouraged a prejudice against transgender Americans that keeps many from finding jobs, housing, and enjoying freedoms you and your writers take for granted every day," HRC's Allyson Robinson wrote in the letter.

Robinson said the punch line of the bit has "been used as a defense in nearly every hate crime perpetrated against transgender people that has come to trial." She cited two cases in which individuals suspected of murdering transgender people claimed they did so in a rage after learning about their victims' gender identity.

Letterman spokesman Tom Keaney told ABCNews.com he would not comment. :frown:

[ila]

Gay Group Demands Letterman Apologize for Mocking Transgender Appointee Amanda Simpson
Human Rights Coalition Calls David Letterman Joke 'Inappropriate and Incendiary'
By RUSSELL GOLDMAN

Jan. 6, 2009 ?

The country's largest gay-rights group today demanded an apology from David Letterman, for making what it called "inappropriate and incendiary remarks" regarding President Obama's appointment of a transgender woman to the Commerce Department.

In his monologue Tuesday, Letterman remarked that Amanda Simpson, a transgender woman, had been appointed to work in the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security, where she will monitor the export of military technology.

As a photograph of Simpson was shown, announcer Alan Kalter shouted, "What? Amanda? Amanda used to be a dude?"

"Oh my God!" he shouted, before running off stage, with audience laughing.

In a letter to Letterman and CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler, Human Rights Campaign called the bit "inappropriate and incendiary" and said it reflected "transphobia," a fear or hatred of transgender people.

"Your skit affirmed and encouraged a prejudice against transgender Americans that keeps many from finding jobs, housing, and enjoying freedoms you and your writers take for granted every day," HRC's Allyson Robinson wrote in the letter.

Robinson said the punch line of the bit has "been used as a defense in nearly every hate crime perpetrated against transgender people that has come to trial." She cited two cases in which individuals suspected of murdering transgender people claimed they did so in a rage after learning about their victims' gender identity.

Letterman spokesman Tom Keaney told ABCNews.com he would not comment. :frown:

Thankyou, randolph. I don't watch Letterman and so I did not see this nor was I aware of what had been done on Letterman.

I'm glad a group took him and ABC to task for a crude, rude, uniformed, and insensitive act.

I think it was very cowardly of Letterman and ABC to not comment on this.

[smc]

Thankyou, randolph. I don't watch Letterman and so I did not see this nor was I aware of what had been done on Letterman.

I'm glad a group took him and ABC to task for a crude, rude, uniformed, and insensitive act.

I think it was very cowardly of Letterman and ABC to not comment on this.

Just to clarify: It was ABC asking for the comment from Letterman, who is on CBS. ABC News has done plenty of cowardly things, but this wasn't one of them.

[ila]

Just to clarify: It was ABC asking for the comment from Letterman, who is on CBS. ABC News has done plenty of cowardly things, but this wasn't one of them.

Oops, my mistake. :blush: I should really learn how to read. After reading the randolph's post though, I don't think I'll take up watching Letterman.

[randolph]

There?s Something About Miriam?.?The transsexual who rose to fame on the hit reality TV show There?s Something About Miriam is working as a ?300-an-hour ?escort?.

Miriam Rivera, 28, caused controversy on the dating show when she duped six male contestants ? competing for her affections and ?10,000 prize money ? into believing she was a woman.

It was only in the final episode of the cult 2004 programme that Miriam revealed the truth? that she was born male. The outraged contestants then sued the producers for personal injury.

Now Mexican-born Miriam is advertising her services online as a ?companion?, operating from Knightsbridge, West London.

The former glamour model confirms to punters contacting her that she offers clients a ?full service? for ?300 an hour or ?200 for half an hour at her flat.

She says: ?I do absolutely everything ? I do a full service. Once you have paid for me, you can do whatever you want.?

Her internet advert boasts about her spell on the show, which was screened on Sky in Britain and sold worldwide.

It says: ?Probably hear about me being one of the most beautiful transsexuals in the world and famous for my reality show

Well Miriam, I hope you succeed in your new career.;)

[randolph]

BOSTON ? The U.S. Tax Court ruled Tuesday that a Massachusetts woman should be allowed to deduct the costs of her sex-change operation, a decision that could have broad implications for transgender people.
Rhiannon O'Donnabhain (oh-DON'-oh-vin), who was born a man, sued the Internal Revenue Service after the agency rejected a $5,000 deduction for approximately $25,000 in medical expenses associated with the sex-change surgery.
The IRS said the surgery was cosmetic and not medically necessary.
In its decision Tuesday, the tax court said the IRS position was "at best a superficial characterization of the circumstances" that is "thoroughly rebutted by the medical evidence."
The legal group Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders, which represented O'Donnabhain, said the ruling could potentially affect thousands of people a year in the U.S. who undergo similar operations.
"I think what the court is saying is that surgery and hormone therapy for transgender people to alleviate the stress associated with gender identity disorder is legitimate medical care," said Jennifer Levi, a GLAD attorney.

[ila]

BOSTON ? The U.S. Tax Court ruled Tuesday that a Massachusetts woman should be allowed to deduct the costs of her sex-change operation, a decision that could have broad implications for transgender people.
Rhiannon O'Donnabhain (oh-DON'-oh-vin), who was born a man, sued the Internal Revenue Service after the agency rejected a $5,000 deduction for approximately $25,000 in medical expenses associated with the sex-change surgery.
The IRS said the surgery was cosmetic and not medically necessary.
In its decision Tuesday, the tax court said the IRS position was "at best a superficial characterization of the circumstances" that is "thoroughly rebutted by the medical evidence."
The legal group Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders, which represented O'Donnabhain, said the ruling could potentially affect thousands of people a year in the U.S. who undergo similar operations.
"I think what the court is saying is that surgery and hormone therapy for transgender people to alleviate the stress associated with gender identity disorder is legitimate medical care," said Jennifer Levi, a GLAD attorney.

For the sake of all transpeople in the US I hope this ruling will apply to all transgenders. I think this is a step forward, by the US court system, to recognizing the legitimate medical expenses that transgender people do have.

[randolph]

This is from "Americans for Truth about Homosexuality.com"


Folks, America?s rapid descent into post-Christian chaos continues. The 11-5 U.S. Tax Court decision (http://www.365gay.com/news/tax-court-allows-deduction-for-womans-sex-change/) below now gives a (sizeable) monetary incentive for men and women steeped in gender confusion to go through grotesque and horrifying, body-disfiguring ?sex-change? operations. I?m saying this as someone who attended a ?female-to-male? ?transgender? conference where I witnessed young, early-twenties women showing off their newly-flattened chests ? after their healthy breasts were surgically removed in their quest to be like men.
Yes, in the Brave New ?Transgender? World, trans women cut off their healthy breasts while their male counterparts seek to grow a feminine-like pair in a pathetic attempt to become like women. (And ?pathetic? doesn?t begin to describe the MtF ? male-to-female ? transsexual?s effort to create a makeshift ?vagina? from his surgically-dismantled, once-healthy penis.)
Note the last paragraph in the AP story below (http://www.365gay.com/news/tax-court-allows-deduction-for-womans-sex-change/): this poor man ? yes, he is still a man ? Rhiannon O?Donnabhain (http://www.365gay.com/news/woman-says-sex-change-tax-battle-also-helps-others/) ? actually sought a deduction for his follow-up boob job, after he had already grown fake breasts by taking female hormones. (The latter ?augmentation? deduction was denied.) Who could make this stuff up?
Men were never intended to have sex with men, nor were they intended to try to turn their bodies, as God made them ? into female bodies, as God made them. Wake up, America: your judicially-approved tax code is now creating incentives for one of the most tragic manifestations of rebellious man?s claim to know better than God. In the meantime, Mister O?Donnabhain needs our prayers. ? Peter LaBarbera, www.aftah.org (http://www.aftah.org/)
P.S. Does this mean that parents, too, are going to receive a tax break for pushing aggressive ?transgender? treatments on their gender-confused children?

Looks like the far right nut jobs are now going after transsexuals. :censored:

[shadows]

This is from "Americans for Truth about Homosexuality.com"




Looks like the far right nut jobs are now going after transsexuals. :censored:

What a fucking idiot. People like that need to crawl back into their slime pits and stay away from the rest of the human race.:censored::rolleyes::censored:

[Natalie_J]

What a fucking idiot. People like that need to crawl back into their slime pits and stay away from the rest of the human race.:censored::rolleyes::censored:
Americans For Truth About Homosexuality, eh?

Why would you want to spend such a large amount of time and energy on a website like that - when, as a Christian, you must surely believe that your god will judge them when they die?

An amateur Psychologist would have a field day wondering about this guy's motivation... :)

[randolph]

Many posters including transsexuals on this site are very politically conservative. I find this mystifying due to the fact that the conservative adjenda is not only homophobic but transphobic. ???

[Demonic shemale licker]

*sarcasm mode on*

How nice to see that they are treated as things rather than people.

*sarcasm mode off*

Man, that is such bullshit. I really hope, especially sometime in my lifetime, that people will wake up and realize that we are all human beings struggling to find happiness in this world and that it would be easier to find if we all treated each other with respect.:(

indeed, i just hope we realize it soon.

[meja]

Many posters including transsexuals on this site are very politically conservative. I find this mystifying due to the fact that the conservative adjenda is not only homophobic but transphobic. ???

Actually true conservatism and homophobia are not inextricably joined at the hip any more than one's sexual orientation is linked to one's gender. We have just been conditioned in recent years to think that it is, because the conservative parties have chosen to pretend that they are the last bastion of moral piety, condemning everything that doesn't conform to their narrow point of view. Sadly their are liberals who are equally homophobic, but they don't tend to be as vocal.

If this is a culture war, and I would say that it is, then we should not write off potential allies, nor should we assume that we are welcome at the table simply because we see people who seem to say and do all the right things.

[randolph]

from rackjite.com

Washington Times reporter Frank Gaffney and California Congressman Duncan Hunter, both bigots and homophobes representing the Republican Party and Jesus are warning us that allowing Gays in the military will also force transgenders and hermaphrodites into the Marines. Stephen Colbert explains that hermaphrodites are not gay but doubly straight!

I might also add that hermaphrodites make up a whopping .04% of Americans. You can also bet that personal issues regarding those .04% would also keep them from joining the Marines. So the argument made by these two Republcian bigots is as spurious as their political Party and their intolerant brand of religion.

And what about "transgender?" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transgender) Do these bigots understand that encompasses those who have had their sex changed by surgery? Which would also play to the same argument Colbert makes about Hermaphrodites?
Of course not, bigotry replaces understanding.



Are we supposed to "tolerate" these idiots? :censored:

[shadows]

Here is an article from canoe.ca.

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Pakistan's 'third gender' seek rights

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan - Taunted at home, Sanhya ran away at age 12, searching for acceptance as she sees herself - neither male nor female, but a member of a third gender.

Pakistan's transgender community has long lived on society's margins, harassed by police, ridiculed as freaks, pitied as the outcast people of Allah and often rejected by their own families. Now the Supreme Court is giving them hope through a petition for their rights to be respected.

"People are recognizing that we are also human beings," said Almas Bobby, who acts as head of the community and fights for equal rights.

A series of hearings by the court over the past 11 months could be the first steps toward bringing them into the mainstream. The court has already suggested authorities consider adding a third gender to state-issued identity cards - a bold proposal in Pakistan's conservative society.

The community is known as "khusra," which Pakistanis translate as "eunuch" in English, though the meaning is broader than a castrated man, the common definition in the West. Besides transsexuals, it also includes hermaphrodites, people with both male and female sexual organs. Some have undergone sex-change surgery.

Transgender people in much of the world view themselves as women born in a man's body, or vice versa. In Pakistan and other south Asian countries, those born male often see themselves as neither sex, though they wear women's clothing and refer to each other as "she."


On identity cards, "they wrote men," Bobby said. "We want eunuch. If we are eunuch, please write eunuch, not men."

Adding a third gender would be a symbolic victory for the community, giving it hope of social acceptance, she said. The proposal borrows from the example of neighbouring India, whose election commission ruled late last year that transgender people could register to vote as "other," rather than male or female.

"Our parents feel embarrassed for us to be called khusra," said Sanhya, who is now 19 and lives with other khusra in Rawalpindi, a city next to the capital, Islamabad. "But we need our identity. It is our right." Like most in her community, she would only give the female name she adopted.

While Sanhya and Bobby say the situation has improved since the Supreme Court took notice of their plight, their community is still dogged by violence.

Several dozen khusra gathered recently to remember 28-year-old Nadia Malik, whose body was found on a street in Rawalpindi. They said she had been stabbed repeatedly and then run over by a car.

"She was brutally killed," said Sanaa, a bright-eyed 22-year-old with carefully applied makeup and wearing a blue shalwar kameez, a traditional Pakistani women's outfit. "We have reported it to the police, but so far they have found nothing," she said. She refused to speculate about the killers' motive.

There are no official figures for khusra, though Bobby estimates there are several hundred thousand. Many live in communal homes under the leadership of a "guru," a fellow khusra who looks after their needs and takes a cut of their earnings.

Despite the discrimination they suffer, Pakistani Islamic society tolerates them as dancers at festivals and weddings, where men and women are segregated and khusra are seen as bridging the gap. They also earn money blessing newborn babies or begging: Their curses are widely feared and few dare send them away empty-handed. Many work as prostitutes.

"People laugh at them wherever they go," said Mohammad Aslam Khaki, the lawyer who filed the petition at the Supreme Court in early 2009 in an attempt to stop khusra facing discrimination in employment, health care, housing and other rights. "Their dignity is violated."

To tackle police harassment, the court ruled that authorities must send it copies of the case files of any khusra arrested. It has also issued orders to guarantee them free health care and their right to inheritances, which are sometimes denied them by families who have rejected them.

The court is to hold more hearings, and has asked provincial governments to provide progress reports on what steps they are taking to improve the khusra's situation.

"We are just fighting for our rights," says Sanhya. "This Pakistan belongs to us also."

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Associated Press writer Muneeza Naqvi in New Delhi contributed to this report


It sounds like a step in the right direction, especially since they have been treated so poorly for so long. This has the potential to begin a huge change for Pakistan!

[randolph]

Transphobic Taco Bell Ads Still Running



By Advocate.com Editors (http://www.advocate.com/authors.aspx?searchterm=Advocate.com%20Editors)
http://www.advocate.com/uploadedImages/tacobell.jpg

[randolph]

Taco Bell claims a transphobic spot that had LGBT activists riled up last week has been yanked from the air ? but a similar ad is still playing on Los Angeles radio stations as of Sunday, January 24.

Earlier this month BorderHouseBlog.com (http://borderhouseblog.com/?p=1067) reported on the radio spot in which a man and a woman are discussing a value-priced 89-cent taco. At the end of the ad, the woman says, ?Well, I have a surprise for you. I was born male, my name was Claudio,? to which the man in the ad screams, ?Ew.?

GLAAD got involved (http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2010/01/24/Transphobic_Taco_Bell_Ads_Still_Running/%20http://glaadblog.org/2010/01/13/taco-bell-acts-quickly-to-remove-transphobic-radio-ad/), and a spokesperson for Taco Bell quickly issued the following statement. ?We sincerely apologize as the ad was not meant to offend anyone and as soon as it was brought to our attention, we immediately stopped airing it.?

An ad airing Sunday morning in Los Angeles on KIIS FM during Ryan Seacrest?s weekly American Top 40 countdown offers a similar punch line.

In this ad, after a fight between the man and the woman, the woman says, ?Well, then I don?t feel so guilty telling you ... [I wasn?t born] Martha.? The woman?s voice then changes to a man?s voice, which says, ?I?m Marvin.?

A spokesperson for Taco Bell could not be reached over the weekend to comment on the ads still airing. Advocate.com will continue to reach out to Taco Bell for comment. Check back here for updates.:censored:

[randolph]

Changing Her Tune: How a Transsexual Woman Claims a New Identity Through Voice
Katharine Stoel Gammon One January evening in downtown San Francisco, the front hall of the Regency Ballroom was filled with people dressed in floor-length gowns. Sequins were particularly popular. A woman in a rhinestone-covered strappy number walked by, even her hair glimmering in sparkles. Other dresses dipped dangerously low in the back, revealing toned muscles, or cascaded in the front to expose buxom cleavage. Tightly laced corsets created slim waistlines and hourglass shapes. Splendidly styled heads with big curls and plentiful hairspray bobbed through the crowded marble corridor. Flashbulbs popped as the most celebrated participants walked into the room, their stiletto heels clacking against the cold stone floor. A buzz suffused the chamber, similar to the sound of a flock of geese collecting near a lake. The event was a black-tie gala, themed ?A Return to Elegance,? which drew a few hundred members of TransGender San Francisco. Each year, its cotillion is a chance for new members of the transgender community to have a ?coming out,? to walk debutante-style across the stage, and to meet other members of the city's transsexual and transgender population.
The women continued to arrive, and a few men as well. Despite the mild San Francisco weather, many wore elegant heavy furs and were already sweating as they dropped them at the coat check. Heavy floral perfume saturated the air. Voices glissando-ed to falsetto and back. The elongated vowels were striking: It's so gooooood to seeeeeee yooooouu! What are you doooooooing these daaays? What a beeeeeeaaaauuuuutiful dress you are wearing!
Some of the gala attendees were clearly in the early stages of male-to-female transition or perhaps transvestites?choosing to live as men and dress as women for pleasure in their personal lives. A young woman moved through the crowd in a tight lacy black cocktail dress and a tiny, feathered pillbox hat. She looked completely ?biological??naturally female, lacking the broad shoulders and big hands that some transsexuals bemoan cannot be altered with surgery. Others stared at her in envy and whispered to each other as she passed.
As the show began, Allison Laureano, the president of TransGender San Francisco, wearing a dress inspired by Lara Turner and a hairstyle reminiscent of Rita Hayworth, took the front stage. After some opening jokes and banter, she introduced the candidates for Miss Transgender 2007. Later a rotund transwoman performer named Tommi Rose sang about a friend who had passed away from cancer years before. ?She once said not to cremate her body because silicon doesn't burn and it would be a bad, bad sight for everyone nearby,? said Rose, wearing a royal blue dress with so much sparkle that the ballroom's walls were bathed in an underwater glow.
Among the attendees, there were those who had undergone sexual reassignment surgery to give them the genitals of their desired gender, those who had changed their faces to be more feminine, and those who had added breasts. Others had their facial hair lasered away or their Adam's apples shaved off. But the one thing that seemed to make the most difference in establishing their new identity was the way they used their voices.
Tommi Rose possessed an amazingly versatile voice; she could reach into her upper registers easily and then smoothly transition back down to a bass to speak to her audience in an intimate-sounding way. Her glittery performance, full of jokes and poignant anecdotes, was observed by hundreds of transwomen and some transmen, munching on pasta salad at linen-covered tables. Alone on the stage under the spotlight, Tommi Rose represented the entire spectrum from man to woman; her voice was an acoustic medley of the struggles transgendered people go through as they move from one way of being in the world to another.

[randolph]

In Peru some street Trannys chase off the police.:lol:


http://www.linkwhip.com/wtf/tranny-mob-runs-off-police/

[The Conquistador]

In Peru some street Trannys chase off the police.:lol:


http://www.linkwhip.com/wtf/tranny-mob-runs-off-police/

Awesome! I wonder if they started chasing them with their "nightsticks". ;) :lol:

[randolph]

Invasive questions.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/nov/03/what-not-to-ask-a-transsexual :respect:

[The Conquistador]

That was a pretty good read there randolph. :respect:

[franalexes]

And people wonder why I moved to the rural area of the mountains.:frown:

I'm healtier and stealthier.

[The Conquistador]

And people wonder why I moved to the rural area of the mountains.:frown:

I'm healtier and stealthier.

Forest Fran?

[randolph]

And people wonder why I moved to the rural area of the mountains.:frown:

I'm healtier and stealthier.

Winters coming on, I hope you have plenty of firewood.

[randolph]

Transsexual toilets are now available for students in Thailand with a half man half women symbol.

http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=85095

[transjen]

Transsexual toilets are now available for students in Thailand with a half man half women symbol.

http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=85095

Some how i find this to be insulting, and un called for as they should just be able to use the womens room
:eek: Jerseygirl Jen

[randolph]

Some how i find this to be insulting, and un called for as they should just be able to use the womens room
:eek: Jerseygirl Jen

Yes, I found it rather strange and wonder why they did it. There culture is definitely different from ours. :frown:

[pretty_ladyboy]

why do they have to make a separate rest room for trannies? Im more comfortable going to the woman rest room...

[franalexes]

Winters coming on, I hope you have plenty of firewood.

:rolleyes:I've been known to cause a lot of heat.:censored:

[randolph]

:rolleyes:I've been known to cause a lot of heat.:censored:

Yes, redheads are known for that. ;)

[randolph]

Is cum good for you, check this out. :yes:


http://www.dontspitswallow.com/cum_nutrition.shtml

[The Conquistador]

Is cum good for you, check this out. :yes:


http://www.dontspitswallow.com/cum_nutrition.shtml

As long as it does not come with the gift that keeps on giving...

[shadows]

:rolleyes:I've been known to cause a lot of heat.:censored:

That is because you are red-hot!:yes:

[randolph]

A discussion over the word "Tranny".

http://blogout.justout.com/?p=24365

[randolph]

A discussion of transphobia in the queer community.


http://www.mtsusidelines.com/opinions/transphobia-in-the-queer-community-1.1733923

[aw9725]

A discussion over the word "Tranny".

I find the word insulting and would not use it. If any of my trans friends choose to use this term that is their right. Just as I wouldn?t use the word ?queer? except perhaps where it is used formally as in a description of curriculum such as ?queer studies? at a university.

[Amy]

On the toilet thing, I've noticed several universities and clubs in the UK have started doing this. Apparently it's because some individuals depending on how far they are along in transitioning, may feel uncomfortable in the men's and women's toilets.

[randolph]

Sexual Identity System avoiding the use of sex? A gender identification system without identifying sex.

http://www.sys-con.com/node/1627633

[tslust]

I'm sorry for being late to comment on this.
Many posters including transsexuals on this site are very politically conservative. I find this mystifying due to the fact that the conservative adjenda is not only homophobic but transphobic. ???

I'm pretty conservative on most things. I believe in small government, secure borders, strong national defence, balanced budgets (as much as posible), right to life, and the death penalty. True, there are a lot of conservatives who are homoghobic and transphobic. However, I don't remember asking them or anyone else to approve what I do.

[franalexes]

I'm sory for being late to comment on this.


I'm pretty conservative on most things. I believe in small government, secure borders, strong national defence, balanced budgets (as much as posible), right to life, and the death penalty. True, there are a lot of conservatives who are homoghobic and transphobic. However, I don't remember asking them or anyone else to approve what I do.

Couldn't have said it better myself.
And how often do I turn down an opportunity to show my Irish temper?

[randolph]

Slavery in the US. I wonder how many transsexuals are forced into this situation.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/28/opinion/28kristof.html?src=twrhp

[randolph]

OMG, could the shecock satisfy the male need for meat? :eek:

http://www.grist.org/article/2010-11-16-looking-at-meat-drives-men-into-a-fit-of-calmness-happiness

[JodieTs]

Na.
Ts women are vulnerable but in very different ways.
Even early transitioners {think late teens on}
are very different to young women.
Firstly, to get where we are, we either have a big support network
or we do it on our own, which despite being vulnerable,
makes us very streetwise.

A ts needs a lot of maintenance stuff just to look hot,
in a way that people-smugglers would know nothing about:
Think meds, bloods, hair removal...just the face hair for most ts who have not had IPL / lazer / electrolysis and so on.
Without all that a ts person would not be a sex slave, but a positive liability to any smuggler.
Also, trans is a taboo in most places.
Relative to a Day-one female sex worker coerced or otherwise
only a small % of people would pay for sex with one of us.
Brothels would not be interested.

So smugglers wouldn't bother.


Slavery in the US. I wonder how many transsexuals are forced into this situation.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/28/opinion/28kristof.html?src=twrhp

[randolph]

Na.
Ts women are vulnerable but in very different ways.
Even early transitioners {think late teens on}
are very different to young women.
Firstly, to get where we are, we either have a big support network
or we do it on our own, which despite being vulnerable,
makes us very streetwise.

A ts needs a lot of maintenance stuff just to look hot,
in a way that people-smugglers would know nothing about:
Think meds, bloods, hair removal...just the face hair for most ts who have not had IPL / lazer / electrolysis and so on.
Without all that a ts person would not be a sex slave, but a positive liability to any smuggler.
Also, trans is a taboo in most places.
Relative to a Day-one female sex worker coerced or otherwise
only a small % of people would pay for sex with one of us.
Brothels would not be interested.

So smugglers wouldn't bother.

Well, I am not so sure. Some Brothels in the Los Vegas area are now accepting transsexuals as sex workers. Also, Eros.com is sporting very beautiful transsexuals in many localities. I don't know if any of them are coerced, probably not.
The ladyboy situation in Thailand could very well be partially controlled by pimps and slavers.

[randolph]

Bangkok February 9, 2011. Newly formed Thai airline PC Air wants to be different from their competitors by hiring transsexual flight attendants. Being pretty and being feminine are the qualifications the ladyboys should have to join a new charter airline that will begin operations in early April. The airline has recruited four ladyboys, 19 women and seven men but said they will need to employ more transsexuals on their flights in the future. REUTERS/CHaiwat Subprasom :respect::respect::respect:

[JodieTs]

Well, I am not so sure. Some Brothels in the Los Vegas area are now accepting transsexuals as sex workers. Also, Eros.com is sporting very beautiful transsexuals in many localities. I don't know if any of them are coerced, probably not.
The ladyboy situation in Thailand could very well be partially controlled by pimps and slavers.

I'm on Eros as are a number of people I've personally known for years.
We are not coerced. By anyone at all.
Eros is for indy's.
I've never seen an agency or parlour ad on there.

[JodieTs]

Well it is an opportunity.
but the thing is most of us don't want to be highlighted as different.
Not as a special case. {Adult work acknowledged}
We just want to be treated like everyone else.

[Enoch Root]

Bangkok February 9, 2011. Newly formed Thai airline PC Air wants to be different from their competitors by hiring transsexual flight attendants. Being pretty and being feminine are the qualifications the ladyboys should have to join a new charter airline that will begin operations in early April. The airline has recruited four ladyboys, 19 women and seven men but said they will need to employ more transsexuals on their flights in the future. REUTERS/CHaiwat Subprasom :respect::respect::respect:

Is that a real person? Because it kinda seems like a computer generated image that is very close to climbing out of the Uncanny valley. She seems so static.

[smc]

Is that a real person? Because it kinda seems like a computer generated image that is very close to climbing out of the Uncanny valley. She seems so static.

Apparently, you have never flown on any of the Asian airlines and experienced their flight attendants, who are typically so "perfect" in their looks and in the execution of their duties that anyone who has flown an American carrier might conclude that they are, in fact, cyborgs of some sort, or even replicants of the "Blade Runner" variety.

That is not meant to impugn any of these flight attendants. Rather, it is an expression of what is expected of them by their bosses.

[The Conquistador]

Apparently, Lea T, the transsexual model had an interview with Oprah! Has anyone else seen this?

[smc]

Apparently, Lea T, the transsexual model had an interview with Oprah! Has anyone else seen this?

It's today's broadcast, according to the Google machine, which means the broadcast ended about 20 minutes ago here in the Boston market.

And it might have been the first time Oprah had a guest that would actually compel me to watch the show of the self-appointed most-important-person-in-the-world narcissist.

[JodieTs]

Lea T discusses background to interview click here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdjxOJCtMlA)

Interview excerpts click here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfDhjgNGWos)

Moreclick here (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/17/lea-t-oprah-transsexual-model_n_824832.html)

[Enoch Root]

Apparently, you have never flown on any of the Asian airlines and experienced their flight attendants, who are typically so "perfect" in their looks and in the execution of their duties that anyone who has flown an American carrier might conclude that they are, in fact, cyborgs of some sort, or even replicants of the "Blade Runner" variety.

That is not meant to impugn any of these flight attendants. Rather, it is an expression of what is expected of them by their bosses.

Nope. Never flown Asian. Are they all really that pretty?

More Blade Runner references please.

[ila]

I have some horrific news to report. A transwoman was attacked at a McDonalds in Baltimore. She was so severely beaten that she went into a seizure. One thing that really disturbed me, in addition to this woman getting beaten, is that patrons (except for one older lady) and staff (it appears the manager did try to help) of the restaurant did nothing to halt the attack. Instead cell phone cameras were turned on to video the whole attack. My heart goes out to this woman and I sincerely hope that she makes a full recovery. She may require financial help with her medical bills. If so, I intend to donate and I will post a link here of where others may donate.

This is the link to the vicious beating:

http://brittanyts.com/Blog/2011/04/douchebag-mcdonalds-employee-films-beating-of-transgender-customer/

There is also a follow up story that reports two suspects have been arrested. This is the link to that news story:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-viral-video-mcdonalds-20110422,0,4613709.story

[Enoch Root]

And that ladies and gentlemen is what we call deferred responsibility. Or maybe the McDonald's was staffed mostly with morons.

[Tsweet]

I have some horrific news to report. A transwoman was attacked at a McDonalds in Baltimore. She was so severely beaten that she went into a seizure. One thing that really disturbed me, in addition to this woman getting beaten, is that patrons (except for one older lady) and staff (it appears the manager did try to help) of the restaurant did nothing to halt the attack. Instead cell phone cameras were turned on to video the whole attack. My heart goes out to this woman and I sincerely hope that she makes a full recovery. She may require financial help with her medical bills. If so, I intend to donate and I will post a link here of where others may donate.

This is the link to the vicious beating:

http://brittanyts.com/Blog/2011/04/douchebag-mcdonalds-employee-films-beating-of-transgender-customer/

There is also a follow up story that reports two suspects have been arrested. This is the link to that news story:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-viral-video-mcdonalds-20110422,0,4613709.story

It is indeed a horrific act ... first and foremost by the 2 girls thugs who beat up the transwoman ... and then just as horrific none of the McDonalds employees coming to her aid (except for the Manager & older lady). It's almost as if everyone in there felt they were watching a reality television show with no consequences ... sad.

My heart goes out to the transwoman for a full recovery and I hope the two girls thugs are prosecuted to the fullest extent ...........

and in some way one can only hope that by this clip going viral that it will ultimately give more attention to the need for equal rights everywhere for trangendered people as loved human beings in society.

[smc]

As of late last night, the LGBT alliance at my university is in touch with Equality Maryland to find avenues for providing financial assistance for medical treatment and to discuss how to pressure the state of Maryland to prosecute this as a hate crime.

[luvigne]

I have some horrific news to report. A transwoman was attacked at a McDonalds in Baltimore. She was so severely beaten that she went into a seizure. One thing that really disturbed me, in addition to this woman getting beaten, is that patrons (except for one older lady) and staff (it appears the manager did try to help) of the restaurant did nothing to halt the attack. Instead cell phone cameras were turned on to video the whole attack. My heart goes out to this woman and I sincerely hope that she makes a full recovery. She may require financial help with her medical bills. If so, I intend to donate and I will post a link here of where others may donate.

This is the link to the vicious beating:

http://brittanyts.com/Blog/2011/04/douchebag-mcdonalds-employee-films-beating-of-transgender-customer/

There is also a follow up story that reports two suspects have been arrested. This is the link to that news story:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-viral-video-mcdonalds-20110422,0,4613709.story

I've just been finding out about this :( It's sickening.

On youtube, I found a video where a guy is congratulating the people who stood and watched :(
Anyway in this video he uses the term "trap" "So, the lady who was beat up at Mcdonalds is a Trap" I'm assuming this is a derogatory term? I've never heard it before.

[smc]

I've just been finding out about this :( It's sickening.

On youtube, I found a video where a guy is congratulating the people who stood and watched :(
Anyway in this video he uses the term "trap" I'm assuming this is a derogatory term? I've never heard it before.

See this post of mine for a definition of "trap."

http://forum.transladyboy.com/showpost.php?p=164639&postcount=1829

[sosed]

Speedy recovery for the beaten lady.

It is sad, but cruelty is not reserved only for males. Females could be also evil. :no:

[not2old]

Pretty sketchy with details, but at least the story got as far as MSNBC
__________________________________________________ _________
Woman charged in transgender beating at McDonald's
An 18-year-old woman has been charged in an attack on a transgender woman over using a McDonald's restroom in a Baltimore suburb.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42750492/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/

[smc]

Hundreds turnout to protest McDonald's beating

With video links:

http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/crime_checker/baltimore_county_crime/beating-suspect-previously-charged-in-other-attack-at-same-rosedale-mcdonald%27s

[shadows]

I have some horrific news to report. A transwoman was attacked at a McDonalds in Baltimore. She was so severely beaten that she went into a seizure. One thing that really disturbed me, in addition to this woman getting beaten, is that patrons (except for one older lady) and staff (it appears the manager did try to help) of the restaurant did nothing to halt the attack. Instead cell phone cameras were turned on to video the whole attack. My heart goes out to this woman and I sincerely hope that she makes a full recovery. She may require financial help with her medical bills. If so, I intend to donate and I will post a link here of where others may donate.

This is the link to the vicious beating:

http://brittanyts.com/Blog/2011/04/douchebag-mcdonalds-employee-films-beating-of-transgender-customer/

There is also a follow up story that reports two suspects have been arrested. This is the link to that news story:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-viral-video-mcdonalds-20110422,0,4613709.story

It is quite disheartening that this happens as often as it does. I don't just mean with the woman that was beaten in the article, but the fact that there are so many cowardly people that prefer to take pictures or videos just so they can be the "first" to post them on YouTube or other social media.

Numerous fights, stabbings, and other violent crimes have had this occur. I just don't understand the mentality of people today. It's like their empathy "button" is turned off. I don't blame video games or television like some of the "experts" do. I think that people need to take responsibility for their own actions(or lack thereof, in the case of idiotic bystanders that would prefer to "egg on" the thugs perpetrating these acts of cowardice).

Standing by and doing nothing because your life could seriously be in danger(a person could have a weapon for one thing) is one thing, but standing by acting like you are at a party is another. In this case I think the women could have been prevented from further hurting the woman being attacked, but the majority of people chose not to. While not as guilty as the cowardly woman doing the attacking, they are certainly guilty of gross indifference.

I just hope the woman makes a full recovery (and I hope that her continued progress can be posted in this thread), and that the two gutless pukes get sentenced to a decent amount of jailtime.:(

[randolph]

I hope Texass runs out of oil soon. :censored:

Texas' GOP House of Reps, noble guardians of our morality, have passed a bill (http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/04/25/texas_house_votes_to_require_colleges_with_sexuali ty_centers_to_promote_traditional_values_too)requi ring any public college with a resource center on "alternative" sexuality to provide equal funding to one promoting "traditional values," presumably like date rape and other beer-fueled heterosexual rampages. Young Conservatives hope this will ultimately close centers that "encourage folks who consider themselves homosexuals to go on considering themselves as such." Because God forbid we are allowed to be who we feel ourselves to be. People march here (http://www.americanindependent.com/180829/lgbt-supporters-march-at-am-after-student-senate-backs-family-and-traditional-values-amendment), an outraged protest here (http://www.dallasvoice.com/open-letter-student-senate-texas-signed-an-aggie-more-1073791.html).

[Enoch Root]

I hope Texass runs out of oil soon. :censored:

Equal time? You've got to be fucking kidding me. The entire culture is heteronormative. You don't need counseling centers for people for straight people. How often are heterosexuals attacked because they're straight?

This is like the people who claim same sex marriage is a special law because it's only for one specific group, which completely denies the fact that only heterosexuals can get married.

That is "balance" for "balance's" sake. That is to say: it's not really about balance and neither should it be. Intolerance should have no say.

Is this the same people who ask for creationism to have equal time in the classroom?

[smc]

Today I raised a motion in the faculty senate at my university to protest this outrage at Oklahoma State University, where a faculty member has been denied tenure because she is a transsexual and her "lifestyle" is offensive to the Baptist beliefs of the vice president of academic affairs. I also submitted a motion to specify that our university can NEVER use any such reason for denying tenure (not that we would, but it's good to put it on the record).

Here's the story:

http://www.ocolly.com/opinion/transgender-professor-denied-tenure-terminated-1.2208077

[sosed]

Today I raised a motion in the faculty senate at my university to protest this outrage at Oklahoma State University, where a faculty member has been denied tenure because she is a transsexual and her "lifestyle" is offensive to the Baptist beliefs of the vice president of academic affairs. I also submitted a motion to specify that our university can NEVER use any such reason for denying tenure (not that we would, but it's good to put it on the record).

Here's the story:

http://www.ocolly.com/opinion/transgender-professor-denied-tenure-terminated-1.2208077

I'm not familiar with rules in US, but I don't understand, what religious beliefs, lifestyles, sexual orientations and transgenderism have to do with State University? State University must be equal for all citizens, students and stuff without discrimination. Private faculties could have some different rules, because they are private property and it depends on owners.

[smc]

I'm not familiar with rules in US, but I don't understand, what religious beliefs, lifestyles, sexual orientations and transgenderism have to do with State University? State University must be equal for all citizens, students and stuff without discrimination. Private faculties could have some different rules, because they are private property and it depends on owners.

I don't know where you're from. Each state (what are called provinces in most other countries) in the United States has its own rules. Some national rules supersede those, but when it comes to many social issues there are no federal protections. So, a state in the "Bible belt" -- such Oklahoma, the state in question here -- often tries to get away with shit like this, until a court case makes its way into the federal system and, perhaps, the federal justices overrule the state's decision.

The United States is not a land of equality for all its citizens with respect to religious beliefs, lifestyles, sexual orientation, and transgenderism. Anyone who tells you otherwise is a liar.

[sosed]

I'm from Europe, more exactly from Slovenia and State University here means it is state/national property and is equally open for all citizens without discrimination. But as you say, every country/state have its own rules and laws.

[smc]

I'm from Europe, more exactly from Slovenia and State University here means it is state/national property and is equally open for all citizens without discrimination. But as you say, every country/state have its own rules and laws.

The United States has no universities that are "national" except for the so-called service academies that train military officers.

As for "discrimination," it is a specialty in the United States, whether explicit or implicit.

[randolph]

Janet Mock, her transition

http://www.opposingviews.com/i/people-editor-janet-mock-i-am-transgender :respect:

[aw9725]

This was on CNN this morning. As of the time I read the article there were at least a few positive comments which I found encouraging. The others? :frown:

http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/05/31/nepal.census.gender/index.html?hpt=T2

[smc]

This was on CNN this morning. As of the time I read the article there were at least a few positive comments which I found encouraging. The others? :frown:

http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/05/31/nepal.census.gender/index.html?hpt=T2

Encouraging, indeed. As for the "others" ... well, as anyone who reads even the TLB site knows, the anonymity of the Internet tends to bring out the useless pieces of excrement who masquerade as humans.

[randolph]

HIV infection is very high in some transgender groups.

http://aids.about.com/cs/aidsfactsheets/a/transgender.htm

[Tsweet]

Good to see another state in the United States is officially recognizing the rights of transgenders:

Connecticut Passes Transgender Rights Bill
Associated Press June 3, 2011 HARTFORD, Conn.

Connecticut has moved to adding transgendered people to the list of classes of citizens protected from discrimination. Early Saturday morning, the Senate passed a gender identity protection bill on a 20-16 vote. The bill has already passed the House of Representatives, and Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says he will sign it into law.

"This bill is another step forward in the fight for equal rights for all of Connecticut's citizens, and it's the right thing to do," he said in a written statement issued shortly after the vote was taken. "It's difficult enough for people who are grappling with the issue of their gender identity, and discrimination against them has no place in our society."

Sen. Beth Bye, D-West Hartford, said the bill codifies a ruling by the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities that made it illegal to discriminate against transgendered people. People with gender identity issues have repeatedly asked the General Assembly to include the protections in state law, saying they've experienced discrimination with employment, housing and other matters.? These are things that get in the way of real people living their lives fully," said Bye, adding how 13 other states provide similar protections.

As was the case in last month's lengthy debate in the House of Representatives, some Republicans raised concerns about restroom usage, whether a man could misuse the transgender law to enter a women's restroom. The Family Institute, a conservative group that dubbed the legislation "the bathroom bill," has questioned whether sex offenders could misuse the law.
GOP efforts to amend the bill, such as exempting restrooms, locker rooms and boarding houses from the law, each failed.

Some Democrats said it was offensive to the people who've asked lawmakers for the legal protections to refer to the legislation as "the bathroom bill." Longtime Sen. Eric Coleman, D-Bloomfield, said he had never seen the degree of "mean-spiritedness" before that he has seen regarding this bill.

Sen. Len Suzio, R-Meriden, who supported the amendments, said it was unfair to suggest that people who question the transgender rights bill are bigots. He said they simply respect the customs and practices of the forefathers." We should not jettison them and throw them overboard," he said.

At times, senators brought up personal experiences to make their points during the late-night debate. Sen. Edward Meyer, D-Guilford, told the story of his lifelong friend Richard Raskind, who later became Renee Richards, a former professional tennis player who underwent sex reassignment surgery and made headlines for challenging the U.S. Tennis Association's decision not to allow her to enter the 1976 U.S. Open. The New York Supreme Court ruled in her favor.

"The change was really remarkable. It was totally genuine," said Meyer, adding how his friend not only physically became a woman but looks like a woman and thinks like a woman.

"To send Renee Richards into a men's bathroom, that would be very dangerous, very dangerous, because Renee is a woman," he said with a chuckle, adding how it would be "utter discrimination" to prevent her from using a women's restroom.

"I want you to think about Dick Raskind and Renee Richards and what it means to change your gender," Meyer said. "It's a real change. This is not someone who has put on women's clothes. This is a real change. We're talking about substance."

AP-WF-06-04-11 0530GMT

[spacecase9128]

http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/08/news/companies/gender.fortune/index.htm

maybe this has been here already,if so tell me or delete this

[smc]

http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/08/news/companies/gender.fortune/index.htm

maybe this has been here already,if so tell me or delete this

Well, on the one hand health plans should cover SRS unequivocally. On the other hand, it would be a shame for anyone to go to work for a company that does nothing of any social value whatsoever, and that exists only to suck the lifeblood out of people, just to receive the benefit.

[spacecase9128]

Finding out about Goldman Sacks, they appear to treat the help well. At least according to not sure if its CNN or Fortune magazine. For a few years in a row in the top 100 employers.

The economy be Damned treat the help well. When do they treat them like serfs; before or after the bottom line suffers for big wigs @ Goldman Sacks

[smc]

Finding out about Goldman Sacks, they appear to treat the help well. At least according to not sure if its CNN or Fortune magazine. For a few years in a row in the top 100 employers.

The economy be Damned treat the help well. When do they treat them like serfs; before or after the bottom line suffers for big wigs @ Goldman Sacks

Yeah, well, despots throughout history always treated their minions well, too, so long as there was the wherewithal to do so and the minions did their masters' bidding. In this case, the wherewithal comes through everything from deception to criminal fraud to government "bailouts." As for the latter, spacecase9128, and assuming you're a U.S. taxpayer, you're funding the million-dollar-plus bonuses these scumbags get for their "good work."

But let's remember, this thread is not about Goldman Sachs. So let's leave the discussion about them for a thread in "General Discussion." I, for one, don't think there's anything more that needs to be said, but others may want to chime in there.

[SluttyShemaleAnna]

Finding out about Goldman Sacks, they appear to treat the help well. At least according to not sure if its CNN or Fortune magazine. For a few years in a row in the top 100 employers.

The economy be Damned treat the help well. When do they treat them like serfs; before or after the bottom line suffers for big wigs @ Goldman Sacks

If ur a finaciomonkey at GS then sure they treat you well, if ur a cleaner tho, they will fuck you like a long legged duck.

[smc]

Sydney Morning Herald, Australia


When does a woman become a man?
Peter Veness

AAP

June 22, 2011 - 4:49PM

Do you need a penis to be called a man?

That is the question facing the High Court after two female-to-male transsexuals took their quest to be legally identified as men to the
court on Wednesday.

In 2007 and 2008 the appellants had their request for gender reassignment heard by authorities in Western Australia and it was rejected.

In 2010 the Supreme Court of Western Australia upheld the earlier decision rejecting the applications.

The unnamed pair have now taken their case to the High Court.

While the genitals of transsexuals were discussed, the court also heard debate suggesting both the lifestyle and appearance of people needed to be taken into account if gender reassignment was to be allowed.

If the transsexuals are successful it will be a major blow to Western Australia's Gender Reassignment Act which defines gender characteristics as "the physical characteristics by virtue of which a person is identified as male or female".

The hearing continues.

[smc]

Hundreds turnout to protest McDonald's beating

With video links:

http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/crime_checker/baltimore_county_crime/beating-suspect-previously-charged-in-other-attack-at-same-rosedale-mcdonald%27s


Teen Gets 5 Years in McDonald's Transgender Beating

Tuesday, Sep 13, 2011 | Updated 5:36 PM EDT

A 19-year-old woman was sentenced to five years in prison for her role in the beating of a transgender woman inside a McDonald's restaurant in Maryland.

Teonna Brown pleaded guilty last month to first-degree assault and a hate crime and was sentenced in Baltimore County Circuit Court Tuesday.

The beating at the McDonald's in Rosedale in April attracted national attention after a video of it was posted online. A girl who was 14 at the time of the attack acknowledged her role in juvenile court and was committed to a detention facility.

State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger said the beating was one of the worst he has seen, especially because surveillance video revealed that over 15 minutes, the attackers left and came back to beat the woman again.

Copyright Associated Press

[aw9725]

A 19-year-old woman was sentenced to five years in prison for her role in the beating of a transgender woman inside a McDonald's restaurant in Maryland.


Thanks for sharing this, smc. This is good news. I also want to recognize Vicky Thoms, the 55 year old woman who stood up for Chrissy?indeed she was the only person to come to her aid. :respect:

[DeaconBlues]

Teen Gets 5 Years in McDonald's Transgender Beating

Tuesday, Sep 13, 2011 | Updated 5:36 PM EDT

A 19-year-old woman was sentenced to five years in prison for her role in the beating of a transgender woman inside a McDonald's restaurant in Maryland.

Teonna Brown pleaded guilty last month to first-degree assault and a hate crime and was sentenced in Baltimore County Circuit Court Tuesday.

The beating at the McDonald's in Rosedale in April attracted national attention after a video of it was posted online. A girl who was 14 at the time of the attack acknowledged her role in juvenile court and was committed to a detention facility.

State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger said the beating was one of the worst he has seen, especially because surveillance video revealed that over 15 minutes, the attackers left and came back to beat the woman again.

Copyright Associated Press




Oh my GOD! The videos of this beating are terrible! The two attackers were clearly just cruel and sadistic, kicking and stomping on the victim while she was down on the floor. If either one of those attacking girls were my daughters, I would be very very ashamed!

I am bothered though, what in the world caused this eruption of hatred? What could the victim have done (or been accused of doing) that was so so so horrible to have caused this? Did these two sick sadistic attackers just out of the blue decided to do this? Did one of them think the victim was "trying to steal her boyfriend" or something? Was it just the fact that the victim was a TS girl? Good GOD what could have possibly possesed the two attackers?

[Bisatinlover]

I have followed Chrissy Lee Polis' story since it broke in April. I would like to make a modest contribution to any verifiable fund if any that has been established for her. My friends in Manila were appalled to learn of what she went through and are pleased to see that some form of justice has been rendered.

Unfortunately many of my transgendered friends have experienced similar incidents although not as severe as Chrissy's.

[Bisatinlover]

Some interesting articles about transgendered people in the PI can be found by searching for "STRAP Philippines". A young transgendered woman (Sass Rogondo Sassot) has some very interesting articles about being transgendered and the problems that they face. Sass is the president of STRAP and very articulate. She has given an impassioned speech to the United Nation several years ago which was well received. I have met a number of members of STRAP and they are great folks.

[Enoch Root]

Good GOD what could have possibly possesed the two attackers?

Old fashioned stupidity?

[smc]

Old fashioned stupidity?

Hatred, homophobia, a sense of alienation from society sown by poverty ... etc.. etc. Do not confuse the stupidity of acting out on these things with the things themselves. Otherwise, those who would do nothing to fix society have an excuse for their inaction.

[aw9725]

?Stupidity? implies a lack of understanding one?s own actions. In fact in a court of law one can be found ?mentally incompetent to stand trial.? No. I believe that the people who commit hate crimes know exactly what they are doing?

[JodieTs]

I'm surprised that this was tried in part as a trans hate crime.
Was trans any component of the attack?

I understand from the video interviews that Chrissy Lee Polis gave after the attack, that the attackers were doing so totally for some other reason,
and that the attackers were unaware of her trans status.

If you are totally unaware of my trans status
when you attack me:
1. to rob me or
2.coz you think I'm giving your man the "come on" or
3. coz I support the wrong football team {Ice Hockey if you are in the USA:rolleyes:}
then trans hate crime, it is not.


Anyone any more info on the trans component of the case?

[randolph]

A lot of misunderstanding out there.

[not2old]

Transsexual makes debut in Polish parliament
A transsexual woman and an openly gay man took seats in Poland's newly elected parliament Tuesday, historic firsts that reflect profound social change in this traditionally Roman Catholic country.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45205649/ns/world_news-europe/t/transsexual-makes-debut-polish-parliament/from/toolbar

[Prometheus]

Thank you good news for Poland!
Right now Polandball is made of a little less suck and lame.

[sosed]

Excellent news from Poland. I hope she will use wise politics, because people will more carefully watch for her mistakes.

[smc]

Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC), MA, USA

Nov 16, 2011

Transgender Equal Rights Now a Reality in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) is proud to announce the passing of the Transgender Equal Rights Bill in the House and the Senate extending civil rights and hate crimes protections to the state?s transgender residents.

Last night, just before 9:00 PM, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed the Transgender Equal Rights bill without any amendments. This morning by 10:30 AM, the bill passed in the Massachusetts Senate. As we wait for Governor Deval Patrick to officially sign this bill into law, we can celebrate the impact this will have on our transgender youth, adults, and families across the Commonwealth.

MTPC thanks our legislative lead sponsors Representative Carl Sciortino, Representative Byron Rushing, Senator Ben Downing, and Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz; all of the House and Senate co-sponsors, and the leadership of House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Senate President Therese Murray for providing vital protections for approximately 33,000 transgender residents here in Massachusetts.

This bill will give transgender people equal protections when seeking employment, housing, credit, and education.The bill also expands the state's hate crimes protections to now include transgender people; a community that experiences alarmingly disproportionate levels of harassment and violence.

The final version of the Transgender Equal Rights Bill passed by the legislature unfortunately does not include protections within public accommodations. MTPC and our coalition partners fought hard to try to get public accommodations restored in the Senate version of the bill, and were unsuccessful in doing so. Although this bill does not include public accommodations, this is a historic and important victory in the fight for achieving transgender equality in Massachusetts.

?This is not the end of our fight, and MTPC is committed to getting public accommodations protections for our transgender youth, adults, and families. MTPC plans on introducing a bill for the 2013 legislative session for those public accommodations protections,? said Gunner Scott, Executive Director of MTPC. ?For now, let?s be proud of the difference this bill will make in the daily lives of thousands of people across the state who need jobs, a safe place to live and access to education.?

MTPC expresses our deepest gratitude to our community members, who have spent countless hours educating their legislators and the general
public about the issues transgender people face. "It is because of the bravery of our community members to come forward and tell their personal stories about themselves, their family members, and their friends that we at this victory point," said Nancy Nangeroni, Steering Committee Chair of MTPC.

[not2old]

From MSNBC.com this morning :respect:

http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/02/10990928-transgender-beauty-queen-allowed-to-compete-in-miss-universe-canada

[not2old]

Another headliner from the web today.
Chinese dancer becomes cultural icon after sex change operation

http://rockcenter.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/03/10999602-chinese-dancer-becomes-cultural-icon-after-sex-change-operation

[ThirdEyeGirl]

Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC), MA, USA

Nov 16, 2011

Transgender Equal Rights Now a Reality in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) is proud to announce the passing of the Transgender Equal Rights Bill in the House and the Senate extending civil rights and hate crimes protections to the state?s transgender residents.

Last night, just before 9:00 PM, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed the Transgender Equal Rights bill without any amendments. This morning by 10:30 AM, the bill passed in the Massachusetts Senate. As we wait for Governor Deval Patrick to officially sign this bill into law, we can celebrate the impact this will have on our transgender youth, adults, and families across the Commonwealth.

MTPC thanks our legislative lead sponsors Representative Carl Sciortino, Representative Byron Rushing, Senator Ben Downing, and Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz; all of the House and Senate co-sponsors, and the leadership of House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Senate President Therese Murray for providing vital protections for approximately 33,000 transgender residents here in Massachusetts.

This bill will give transgender people equal protections when seeking employment, housing, credit, and education.The bill also expands the state's hate crimes protections to now include transgender people; a community that experiences alarmingly disproportionate levels of harassment and violence.

The final version of the Transgender Equal Rights Bill passed by the legislature unfortunately does not include protections within public accommodations. MTPC and our coalition partners fought hard to try to get public accommodations restored in the Senate version of the bill, and were unsuccessful in doing so. Although this bill does not include public accommodations, this is a historic and important victory in the fight for achieving transgender equality in Massachusetts.

?This is not the end of our fight, and MTPC is committed to getting public accommodations protections for our transgender youth, adults, and families. MTPC plans on introducing a bill for the 2013 legislative session for those public accommodations protections,? said Gunner Scott, Executive Director of MTPC. ?For now, let?s be proud of the difference this bill will make in the daily lives of thousands of people across the state who need jobs, a safe place to live and access to education.?

MTPC expresses our deepest gratitude to our community members, who have spent countless hours educating their legislators and the general
public about the issues transgender people face. "It is because of the bravery of our community members to come forward and tell their personal stories about themselves, their family members, and their friends that we at this victory point," said Nancy Nangeroni, Steering Committee Chair of MTPC.

That's great that Massachusetts is on board. :) Though there will still be the discrimination that happens. Thought at least we transgender people have a legal recourse in the justice system. :)

From MSNBC.com this morning :respect:

http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/02/10990928-transgender-beauty-queen-allowed-to-compete-in-miss-universe-canada

Awesome! :)

Another headliner from the web today.
Chinese dancer becomes cultural icon after sex change operation

http://rockcenter.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/03/10999602-chinese-dancer-becomes-cultural-icon-after-sex-change-operation

Good for Jin Xing. :)

[tslust]

It's about time.

TRANSGENDER BREAKTHROUGH
EEOC ruling that gender-identity discrimination is covered by Title VII is a ''sea change'' that opens the doors to employment protection for transgender Americans


By Chris Geidner
Published on April 23, 2012, 10:38pm | Comments


An employer who discriminates against an employee or applicant on the basis of the person's gender identity is violating the prohibition on sex discrimination contained in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, according to an opinion issued on April 20 by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The opinion, experts say, could dramatically alter the legal landscape for transgender workers across the nation.

full story here
http://www.metroweekly.com/news/?ak=7288

[smc]

It's about time.

full story here
http://www.metroweekly.com/news/?ak=7288

Truer words ("it's about time") were never spoken. This is really good news.

[sosed]

It's about time.



full story here
http://www.metroweekly.com/news/?ak=7288

Good news, I hope more countries will follow with law protection against discriminations. The bad thing is, that you still have to have money to pay lawyer in such cases.

[smc]

Good news, I hope more countries will follow with law protection against discriminations. The bad thing is, that you still have to have money to pay lawyer in such cases.

In the United States, cases before the EEOC are typically brought by lawyers on a contingency basis (meaning they take a percentage of the damages that are awarded or the back pay that is won), or by an advocacy group that assumes the legal costs. In this particular case, it was the Transgender Law Center (TLC), not the individual plaintiff, that absorbed the legal costs.

One thing about the U.S. legal system that may differ from other countries is that the barrier to bringing discrimination cases before the courts or agencies such as EEOC is relatively low, because of such advocacy groups, pro bono work by attorneys, or the ability to join together hundreds and even thousands of cases as class action suits.

[Enoch Root]

Hatred, homophobia, a sense of alienation from society sown by poverty ... etc.. etc. Do not confuse the stupidity of acting out on these things with the things themselves. Otherwise, those who would do nothing to fix society have an excuse for their inaction.

Wise words, point taken.

I would have responded with something earlier except that one is not alerted when you are responded to.

[not2old]

Self-explanatory

http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/02/11501842-transsexual-woman-ticketed-for-using-ladies-room#.T6FA_E9po-o.email

A Dallas transsexual woman was issued a ticket for using the women?s restroom at an area hospital. Parkland police cited Paula Witherspoon, whose legal name is Paul Witherspoon, for disorderly conduct on April 25.

[ThirdEyeGirl]

Self-explanatory

http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/02/11501842-transsexual-woman-ticketed-for-using-ladies-room#.T6FA_E9po-o.email

A Dallas transsexual woman was issued a ticket for using the women?s restroom at an area hospital. Parkland police cited Paula Witherspoon, whose legal name is Paul Witherspoon, for disorderly conduct on April 25.

That's pretty despicable. I wonder why she hasn't had her gender and name changed yet. I guess Texas law is that messed up. Though she could have a case in federal court for discrimination against Dallas police.
I don't have my name or gender changed on my license, but than I pass well enough to not have that happen. And even if it happened to me, my state wouldn't allow the discrimination. So I most likely wouldn't be sited. Though that is one of my fears. :/
And the reporter Ellen Goldberg slipped with the wrong pronoun. Though it is understandable. But the media should be up to par by now. :/

[aw9725]

Just read this and thought it was worth sharing...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/08/tom-gabel-transgender-against-me_n_1501731.html?ref=mostpopular

[ThirdEyeGirl]

Just read this and thought it was worth sharing...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/08/tom-gabel-transgender-against-me_n_1501731.html?ref=mostpopular

It's awesome to hear that we are getting another high profile ally in the media. But the sad thing is. I went to check out some of her songs on you tube, and happen to see all the ignorance that's being spouted in the comments sections. :(

[Natalie_J]

It's awesome to hear that we are getting another high profile ally in the media. But the sad thing is. I went to check out some of her songs on you tube, and happen to see all the ignorance that's being spouted in the comments sections. :(

The comments posted on the Huffington Post story were bad enough, so I think I'll steer clear of YouTube.

It'll be interesting to see if things have moved on in the music world since Wendy Carlos, as transitioning basically finished her career - I know that was back in the 70s but I wonder just how much attitudes have changed since then.

[smc]

The comments posted on the Huffington Post story were bad enough, so I think I'll steer clear of YouTube.

It'll be interesting to see if things have moved on in the music world since Wendy Carlos, as transitioning basically finished her career - I know that was back in the 70s but I wonder just how much attitudes have changed since then.

One thing will never change, at least in my attitude, and that is calling what Wendy Carlos did "music"! :lol: ;)

[transjen]

One thing will never change, at least in my attitude, and that is calling what Wendy Carlos did "music"! :lol: ;)

come on now just think what would have happend if Wendy didn't develope the MOOG we would have missed out on great music like
http://youtu.be/LatorN4P9aA

And music in the 80s would not be what it was :lol:
:eek: Jerseygirl Jen

[smc]

come on now just think what would have happend if Wendy didn't develope the MOOG we would have missed out on great music like
http://youtu.be/LatorN4P9aA

And music in the 80s would not be what it was :lol:
:eek: Jerseygirl Jen

It was Dr. Robert Moog, not Wendy, who developed the synthesizer to which you refer. Just sayin'.

As for music in the 1980s ... okay, I'll admit I like some of it, but in many respects it may well be the "lost decade." ;)

[Florian]

Thank goodness the Moog with its "ringtones" seems to have disappeared. The good old piano is back with Adele, Coldplay & Keane.

[smc]

Thank goodness the Moog with its "ringtones" seems to have disappeared. The good old piano is back with Adele, Coldplay & Keane.

Without taking a position on the music of Adele, Coldplay, or Keane (I haven't even heard of the latter), I will simply say that I take responsibility for bringing up music in response to Natalie's post about Wendy Carlos, an I encourage everyone to let this thread get back to it's intended purpose. :)

[Tsweet]

Great for those in Argentina ... hopefully the rest of the world follows this country's lead ! :

Argentina gender rights law: A new world standard
Posted: May 10, 2012 5:27 PM EDT Updated: May 10, 2012 9:17 PM EDT
By MICHAEL WARREN
Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Activists say Argentina now leads the world in transgender rights after giving people the freedom to change their legal and physical gender identity simply because they want to, without having to undergo judicial, psychiatric and medical procedures beforehand.

The gender identity law that won congressional approval with a 55-0 Senate vote Wednesday night is the latest in a growing list of bold moves on social issues by the Argentine government, which also legalized gay marriage two years ago. These changes primarily affect minority groups, but they are fundamental, President Cristina Fernandez has said, for a democratic society still shaking off the human rights violations of the 1976-1983 dictatorship and the paternalism of the Roman Catholic Church.

Activists and academics who have tracked gender identity laws and customs worldwide said Thursday that no other country has gone so far to embrace gender self-determination. In the United States and Europe, transgender people must submit to physical and mental health exams and get past a series of other hurdles before getting sex-change treatments.

Argentina's law also is the first to give citizens the right to change their legal gender without first changing their bodies, said Justus Eisfeld, co-director of Global Action for Trans Equality in New York.

"The fact that there are no medical requirements at all - no surgery, no hormone treatment and no diagnosis - is a real game changer and completely unique in the world. It is light years ahead of the vast majority of countries, including the U.S., and significantly ahead of even the most advanced countries," said Eisfeld, who researched the laws of the 47 countries for the Council of Europe's human rights commission.

Marcela Romero, who was born a man but got a sex-change operation 25 years ago, spent 10 years arguing in Argentina's courts before a judge ordered the civil registry to give her a new identity card listing her gender as female.

"It's something humiliating ... many of us have had to endure psychiatric and physical tests," she told The Associated Press on Thursday. "With this law we'll no longer have to go through this."

Romero, 48, said she personally knows 40 people who had to get judicial approval for sex-change operations, and are still on waiting lists. The law should help them get the treatment they need, she said.

Romero leads the Argentine Transvestite, Transsexual and Transgender Association, whose legal team helped draft the law with help from an international coalition of activist groups pushing for governments to drop barriers to people determining their own gender identity. None of those groups have managed to find politicians willing to go as far as Argentina's, however.

"This law is saying that we're not going to require you to live as a man or a woman, or to change your anatomy in some way. They're saying that what you say you are is what you are. And that's extraordinary," said Katrina Karkazis, a Stanford University bioethicist who wrote "Fixing Sex," a study of the legal and medical boundaries around gender identity issues in the United States.

"Rather than our more sedimented ideas about what it is to be male or female, this sort of throws all of that up in the air in a really exciting way," she said.

Next up for Argentina's government is an overhaul of the country's civil and penal codes, an often-contradictory conglomeration of laws dating back nearly two centuries that cover all aspects of society. Encouraged by the president, congressional commissions representing all leading parties and the Supreme Court are drafting wide-ranging legislation to modernize how the country deals with abortion, adoption, artificial insemination, divorce and many other difficult issues.

The Catholic Church, which had an outsized role in forming these codes over the country's 200-year history, has opposed many social reforms, and not just those affecting gay, lesbian and transgender people.

"The Argentine lawmakers are introducing profound changes in society that don't respond to any social demand and without taking into account the real consequences," Nicolas Lafferriere, who directs the church-sponsored Center for Bioethics, Personhood and Family, complained Thursday in "Religious Values," an online publication sponsored by the archbishop of Buenos Aires.

"We have found ourselves faced with the most permissive law in the world in this area. Now, to change all the civil registries you don't need any more justification than a personal desire, based on someone's self-perception. It won't be easy to predict the consequences." Lafferriere warned.

Most Argentines still identify themselves as Catholic, and Catholicism remains the nation's official religion.

But fewer and fewer Argentines regularly attend Mass, and priests and bishops don't have the same power of the pulpit anymore. The church has become so weakened politically that the government has treated it more like a useful enemy than a force capable of influencing vast numbers of voters.

The Catholic hierarchy also has been inexorably linked with the military junta that killed as many as 30,000 people during the dictatorship. Both enforced conservative social values at the time.

Karla Oser, 38, underwent hormone therapy before surgeons transformed her male organ into a vagina in 2006, becoming one of only 40 people to have sex-reassignment surgery at a public hospital in the provincial capital of La Plata over the years. But first, she said, she had to present a judge with testimony from two psychologists, a psychiatrist, an ear-nose-and-throat specialist, a gynecologist and a urologist.

Even after her sex-reassignment surgery, she has failed to get judicial permission to update her national identity card to reflect her new gender, according to a public health ministry announcement.

The new law gives her hope, she said: "The operation changed my life and today I'm celebrating that everyone who faces a situation similar to mine can get their surgery without having to make it through the judicial labyrinth I went through."

The ministry quoted Oser as part of an announcement saying government surgeons are now open for business, ready to provide similar treatment for anyone who decides they want it - no more questions asked.

[tonywaits]

I am a firm believer that the gender that an individual wants to be identified as, is not the governments business. :cool:

[aw9725]

This is not new news but saw this story this morning and thought others here would enjoy it. There are some nice photos of Jenna as well. Hope she wins! :)

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/05/17/jenna-talackova-miss-universe-canada-contestant-transgender_n_1523457.html#s=more226959

[Florian]

This is not new news but saw this story this morning and thought others here would enjoy it. There are some nice photos of Jenna as well. Hope she wins! :)

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/05/17/jenna-talackova-miss-universe-canada-contestant-transgender_n_1523457.html#s=more226959

Thanks for posting - I didn't know they'd let her back in until now. I'm sure that many people both inside and outside the trans community found the ban unjust.
Go on Jenna - the world is watching!

[not2old]

From MSNBC this morning -

Transgender pageant winner murdered in South Africa
A South African who had won a Miss Gay pageant was found in his rented room with his throat slit, news24 reported

http://www.worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/13/12210454-transgender-pageant-winner-murdered-in-south-africa#.T9ncGUnalYA.email

[JodieTs]

http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/13/12210454-transgender-pageant-winner-murdered-in-south-africa
Transgender pageant winner murdered in South Africa
By Isolde Raftery, msnbc.com

A South African who had won a Miss Gay pageant was found in his rented room with his throat slit, news24 reported.

Thapelo Makutle, 23, had argued late Friday night with two men about his sexuality, his friend, Shaine Griqua told mambaonline.com. Those two men followed him home, broke down his door and killed him, Griqua said.

Makutle, known as Queen Bling, was active in the LGBT community in the Kuruman region, a rural area in the north, Griqua told mambaonline.com. He said his friend identified as gay and recently started calling himself transgender.

"It's so sad. I can't describe the pain that we are feeling right now," Griqua told mambaonline. "We have lost a young, talented, gay man who was open about who he was. The last few days have been like a dark cloud."

Griqua, the director of Legbo Northern Cape, a nonprofit that provides sexual health education, released a statement saying that witnesses had seen Thapelo?s body, and that his genitalia had been ?severed and inserted into his mouth.?

There was no sign of burglary, Griqua said, according to globalpost.com.

Police have not arrested anyone in the case, according to media reports.

South Africa has long been lauded for its liberal positions on gay rights. The country was the first to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation in its constitution, and same-sex marriage became legal in 2006.

But a Human Rights Watch report from 2011 found that black lesbians and transgender men in rural areas of South Africa face ?extensive discrimination and violence in their daily lives, both from private individuals and government officials.?

Nearly all 120 people interviewed by Human Rights Watch said they lived in fear of sexual assault and that they were reluctant to approach police for protection.

[aw9725]

I was very saddened to read this. Too bad someone wasn?t there for him. My heart goes out to Thapelo?s friends and family. Many of the comments are troubling as well. :broken:

[not2old]

From MSNBC this morning:
http://insidedateline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/08/12625007-transgender-children-in-america-encounter-new-crossroads-with-medicine?lite

Certainly worth reading.
I'm sure we have at least a few members here who can closely relate.

[not2old]

From NBCNEWS.com this afternoon
Judge orders sex-change surgery for prison inmate.

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/04/13660348-sex-change-surgery-for-prison-inmate-granted-by-judge?lite

[Natalie_J]

A short bit on Yahoo! about Lana Wachowski:

Lana Wachowski opens up about sex change (http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/lana-wachowski-opens-up-about-sex-change.html)

This may be old news to all you lot, but I've only just heard about it. As usual, try to avoid scrolling down to look at the comments unless you want to have your day throughly ruined by the stupidity of a small minority :(

[jake1669]

Thanks for that. I hadn't heard either!

She's lucky to have a supportive family and clearly the industry is behind her.

[aw9725]

Just saw this today. Hope everyone had an awesome holiday! :cool:

http://inamerica.blogs.cnn.com/2012/12/27/being-transgender-no-longer-a-mental-disorder-in-diagnostic-manual/
(http://inamerica.blogs.cnn.com/2012/12/27/being-transgender-no-longer-a-mental-disorder-in-diagnostic-manual/)

Unfortunately, the comments reveal that much of society has a long way to go... :(

[smc]

Just saw this today. Hope everyone had an awesome holiday! :cool:

http://inamerica.blogs.cnn.com/2012/12/27/being-transgender-no-longer-a-mental-disorder-in-diagnostic-manual/
(http://inamerica.blogs.cnn.com/2012/12/27/being-transgender-no-longer-a-mental-disorder-in-diagnostic-manual/)

Unfortunately, the comments reveal that much of society has a long way to go... :(

True about the comments, though scrolling through quickly I found one I really liked:

Why are there idiots quoting the bible on EVERY comments page? That is the psychiatric problem.

Did you post that? ;)

[not2old]

From NBCNews this morning:

Boston fraternity raises more than $16,000 for brother?s sex change surgery
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/02/27/17117495-boston-fraternity-raises-more-than-16000-for-brothers-sex-change-surgery?lite

[smc]

From NBCNews this morning:

Boston fraternity raises more than $16,000 for brother?s sex change surgery
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/02/27/17117495-boston-fraternity-raises-more-than-16000-for-brothers-sex-change-surgery?lite

This is huge news here in Boston, with the local TV stations and newspapers all running the story ... and, overall, the coverage has been very positive.

[Natalie_J]

Something that may well interest a few of you - from the BBC website...

Richard O'Brien: ?I'm 70% man' (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21788238)

[not2old]

Portland?s largest public high school has repurposed six bathrooms for ?third gender? students, or those who identify as transgender, reports Good Morning America.

http://living.msn.com/family-parenting/the-family-room-blog-post?post=111d418d-82b2-4b6a-9064-144d9eecd55d

[not2old]

From NBCNews.com this morning.

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/13/17733363-transgender-woman-banned-from-idaho-grocery-store-over-restroom-use#.UWluG8lw5K0.email

[Florian]

From NBCNews.com this morning.

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/13/17733363-transgender-woman-banned-from-idaho-grocery-store-over-restroom-use#.UWluG8lw5K0.email

"The store security officer said he had been dealing with a problem over a couple days with the person going into the women's restroom and urinating while standing up," Lanier said.

How did they know?

[not2old]

I'm certainly not competent to comment on this. Read the article for yourself.

Transgender 6-year-old wins civil rights case to use girls? bathroom

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/06/23/.UcfAAtcLSZw.email

[not2old]

From NBCNews this morning:

Police Seek Suspects in Shooting of Transgendered Woman

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Police-Seek-Suspects-in-Shooting-of-Transgendered-Woman-213608791.html

[Natalie_J]

Not sure if this really belongs here or if it deserves a thread to itself - however, I'll post it here for now.

So, what are we to make of this post-verdict story?

Bradley Manning: 'I am a woman named Chelsea' (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23798253)

[bling2112]

who's doing what?, upcoming events? where are they now?

[Tsweet]

Congratulations to Cassidy Lynn Campbell the first transgender to be voted Homecoming Queen in Huntington Beach, California! :respect:

Here's the story link: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/orange_county&id=9256575

[Juicy Cherries]

Seconded ^^^^^^^ :yes:

[St. Araqiel]

A transgender teen made history at Marina High School in Huntington Beach Friday night when she was named homecoming queen.
Cassidy Lynn Campbell was born Lance Campbell, but has been living as a woman for the past three years.
At first Campbell said running for homecoming queen was all about her.
"And then I realized it wasn’t for me anymore and I was doing this for so many people all around the county and the state and possibly the world and I am so proud to win this not just for me, but everyone out there," Campbell said.
The 16-year-old did face some negativity over her nomination from fellow students, but she and Principal Paul Morrow are proud of the way the majority voted.
"We're proud of the message from home of the Vikings has been one of equity, acceptance, tolerance and respect," Principal Morrow said.
Campbell says her next step is to become more active in the LBGT community and fight for equality.
Her message to other teens like herself, "Just to be true to themselves and to let people know around them and to not keep it bottled up inside."
C-O-N-G-R-AT-S, Cassidy!

[not2old]

I don't think so.
The headline reads:
'Painless death' or 'precipitous cliff'? Transsexual chooses euthanasia after failed operation
but the article is really about the increasing number of legal euthanasia cases in the Low Countries.

To me, singling out the one transsexual individual is an attempt at sensationalism to attract more attention to the article and might be considered a slap in the face to the entire LGBT community. You be the judge.

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/10/05/20803178-painless-death-or-precipitous-cliff-transsexual-chooses-euthanasia-after-failed-operation?lite

[a9127]

"How Evan Smith Became Vivienne Ming"

From the Huffington Post:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/12/vivienne-ming-self-discovery-gender-transition_n_3998281.html

[not2old]

From Foxsports this morning:
Transgender woman sues CrossFit over competition

http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/transgender-woman-sues-crossfit-over-competition1-030714

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[MistressStevie]

From Foxsports this morning:
Transgender woman sues CrossFit over competition

http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/transgender-woman-sues-crossfit-over-competition1-030714

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I spotted this article and did a little digging. Chloie Jonsson is the lady in question. Take at look at the following pictures. If you are like me, the CrossFit folks are not likely to come out of this looking so well.

-mS

[not2old]

NBCNews this morning:

A California high school science teacher gave students and colleagues a new lesson in biology Monday, showing up for the first time as a woman a week after her plans to switch genders became suddenly public.

http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/transgender-teacher-returns-school-woman-n60076

[a9127]

NBCNews this morning:

A California high school science teacher gave students and colleagues a new lesson in biology Monday, showing up for the first time as a woman a week after her plans to switch genders became suddenly public.

http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/transgender-teacher-returns-school-woman-n60076

Thanks for sharing. Very inspiring. Much respect to Karen Scot!

[St. Araqiel]

Crazy Arizona strikes again. (http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/04/13/1291656/-Monica-Jones-AZ-Transgender-woman-convicted-of-the-crime-Walking-While-Trans)
Just weeks after Monica Jones was seen in mainstream media protesting the failed religious discriminatory law in Phoenix, she was offered a ride while walking near her house. The driver turned out to be an undercover police officer who then arrested her for "manifestation of prostitution."

This law 23-52 Prostitution, soliciting an act of prostitution and related offenses, is an overbroad statute which enables officers to arrest woman for no other reason than asking if they are police. The law is used to feed people to Project Rose as the city conducts massive drag nets hauling in dozens of individuals at a time. This profiling of woman by police is contested by the Arizona ACLU which notes that "The difference between 'innocent' and 'criminal' behavior often comes down to how a person looks."

A 2011 study in NYC found that 59% of transgender respondents said that they had been stopped by police. So over half of our sisters in NYC had they lived in Phoenix would have faced the prospect of Project Rose.

Ms Jones was brought handcuffed, without being charged by police, to a church basement. It was then established that she hadn’t been previously charged with similar "crimes." She was told if she enrolled in Project Rose and successfully completed she would have no arrest record.

Project Rose is the work of the Center for Arizona Policy (CAP) which has been dictating their ideology to the legislature effectively forcing their religion, through the police, on the general population.
...
The Capstone of Project Rose is religious programming. It requires a person, based on how they look, to find their god [for] assistance in changing jobs and housing, even if they don't need or want this "help."

[a9127]

We often overlook our friends who were born female and transitioned to male. These men should be admired for their courage and in many cases for their impressive physical development. As a former college football player who still works out several times a week, I think the physiques of Buck Angel and Loren Cameron are awesome. :respect:

http://www.oddee.com/item_98038.aspx

[not2old]

This appears to be a huge national policy announcement made today.
Check it out:
http://news.msn.com/us/without-fanfare-obama-advances-transgender-rights

[not2old]

This article appeared this morning.

http://tv.msn.com/emmys/laverne-cox-nomination/story/

I think it has bigger implications than just the entertainment angle.

[not2old]

This from foxsports today:
http://www.foxsports.com/boxing/story/former-boxing-promoter-frank-maloney-having-sex-change-081014
Who'd have thought??
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[not2old]

From news.msn.com today (9/13/2014)
http://news.msn.com/us/transgender-girl-crowned-homecoming-princess
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[not2old]

msn news headline today (9/14/2014):
http://news.msn.com/us/womens-colleges-address-transgender-applicants

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[a9127]

Boys wear skirts to class in support of classmate.

http://www.advocate.com/politics/transgender/2014/09/20/boys-wear-skirts-class-protest-after-school-fines-trans-girl-wearing

The school's decision was overturned.

[a9127]

I'm a big fan of Sons of Anarchy. As it enters it's final season it's worth noting the character Venus Van Dam played by Walton Goggins:

http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/transgender-role-in-sons-of-anarchy-changes-actor-20140929-10ndof.html

[ckit]

Killed and cooked trans woman was high-class ‘shemale’ sex worker
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/killed-and-cooked-trans-woman-was-highclass-shemale-sex-worker/story-fnihsrf2-1227081886168

I'm embarrassed to be an Australian. <major facepalm>

[ckit]

‘Killer chef’ Marcus Volke’s and murdered trans woman Mayang Prasetyo’s former employer speaks
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/national/killer-chef-marcus-volkes-and-murdered-trans-woman-mayang-prasetyos-former-employer-speaks/story-fnihslxi-1227084903463

[ckit]

Brisbane murder-suicide: Candlelight vigil to honour Indonesian woman Mayang Prasetyo
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-10/brisbane-candlelight-vigil-to-honour-murdered-mayang-prasetyo/5804836

[St. Araqiel]

Killed and cooked trans woman was high-class ‘shemale’ sex worker
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/killed-and-cooked-trans-woman-was-highclass-shemale-sex-worker/story-fnihsrf2-1227081886168 What the fuck. I'd like to punch whoever came up with that headline in the junk. Repeatedly. Signing a petition (https://www.change.org/p/the-courier-mail-r-brennan-t-chamberlin-k-mckenna-t-snowdon-publicly-apologise-for-articles-relating-to-mayang-prasetyo-we-request-that-future-articles-relating-to-the-transgender-and-sex-worker-communities-align-with-your-code-of-conduct) just doesn't seem sufficient.

[ckit]

What the fuck. I'd like to punch whoever came up with that headline in the junk. Repeatedly. Signing a petition (https://www.change.org/p/the-courier-mail-r-brennan-t-chamberlin-k-mckenna-t-snowdon-publicly-apologise-for-articles-relating-to-mayang-prasetyo-we-request-that-future-articles-relating-to-the-transgender-and-sex-worker-communities-align-with-your-code-of-conduct) just doesn't seem sufficient.

Petition signed.

[a9127]

What the fuck. I'd like to punch whoever came up with that headline in the junk. Repeatedly. Signing a petition (https://www.change.org/p/the-courier-mail-r-brennan-t-chamberlin-k-mckenna-t-snowdon-publicly-apologise-for-articles-relating-to-mayang-prasetyo-we-request-that-future-articles-relating-to-the-transgender-and-sex-worker-communities-align-with-your-code-of-conduct) just doesn't seem sufficient.

Signed... Thanks for sharing this. Looks like they are getting a lot of responses. :respect:

[not2old]

From this morning's Washington Post:
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/transgender-service-members-teeter-between-acceptance-and-dismissal/ar-BBbAK9L

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[not2old]

Check out this brief news article which appeared thismorning:

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/district-ordered-to-pay-transgender-student-dollar75k/ar-BBgfn09?ocid=iehp
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[St. Araqiel]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/16/transgender-women-candy_n_6335864.html?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000592
2014 has been a whirlwind year for mainstream transgender visibility.
As we approach the end of this historic year for individuals identifying across the transgender spectrum, one magazine is celebrating the women who are living authentically and openly at the forefront of the battle for transgender rights.
For its 8th issue, Winter 2014-2015, C☆NDY Magazine brought together fourteen of the most prominent women who have become the faces of the transgender movement.
C☆NDY cites itself as "the first transversal style magazine" and is reportedly named after Candy Darling, the Andy Warhol superstar.
Luis Venegas, founder of C☆NDY, told Style.com that the shoot found inspiration from Vanity Fair's Hollywood Issue. "It’s the first time such a large number of trans women have been featured on the cover of a magazine," he stated. "Is it too daring to say that we’ve made history? Time will tell."
WOOP WOOP!

[not2old]

Self explanatory -

http://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/%e2%80%98inside-edition%e2%80%99-hires-first-transgender-television-reporter/ar-AA8UtBT?ocid=iehp
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[not2old]

In Serbia, this is pretty high-profile news.
A 20-year Serbian Army major comes out.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/i-will-never-wear-trousers-again-meet-serbias-first-transgender-army-major/ar-BBi2j1U
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[not2old]

In today's national news:
Planet Fitness cancels a woman's membership when she complained about a
TG woman in the women's locker room.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/relationships/planet-fitness-cancels-womans-membership-after-she-reports-transgender-woman-in-locker-room/ar-AA9uYW9

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[a9127]

By now most of you have probably heard about the legislation that was signed by Governor Mike Pence that would allow Indiana businesses to effectively discriminate against individuals based on sexual orientation or gender identification. :(

On a more positive note the public backlash against this misguided law has been strong and united. The New York Times ran the following article today:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/28/us/politics/indiana-law-denounced-as-invitation-to-discriminate-against-gays.html?_r=0

[a9127]

Here's an update to my previous post...

http://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/anti-rfra-rally-set-for-saturday-afternoon

[not2old]

MSN News this morning. This is a pretty big deal for Andreja, and for Vogue.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/celebrity/vogue-profiles-first-ever-transgender-model-andreja-pejic/ar-AAbtdDt
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[not2old]

It's good to see acceptance making progress, however slowly.
Kudos to these Utah charter school kids!

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/transgender-teen-crowned-prom-queen-at-utah-school/ar-BBiZaTf

[a9127]

Girl Scouts Rock :respect:

http://www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/uncucumbered/girl_scouts_reject_american_family_association_cam paign_and_welcome_trans_girls

[not2old]

This issue of Vanity Fair will be on newsstands June 9.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/transgender-advocates-praise-caitlyn-jenners-vanity-fair-cover/ar-BBkxQDp

.

[a9127]

In the words of Erica Kay Webster:

"It is my hope and prayer that with this victory we can now begin to focus our attention on achieving full equality for the Transgender members of the LGBT community and that we can help to bring an end to the senseless murders of transgender people in this country and around the world."

http://www.therainbowtimesmass.com/2015/06/26/last-living-stonewall-veteran-celebrates-marriage-equality-decision/

[a9127]

Caitlyn Jenner's acceptance speech at the ESPN Awards last night:

http://www.rollingstone.com/sports/videos/watch-caitlyn-jenners-emotional-espys-speech-20150716

:respect:

[a9127]

This was in my inbox this morning regarding LGBT support in the Tech industry:

http://www.fiercecio.com/story/tech-industrys-lgbt-support-be-put-test-historic-equality-act-intro/2015-07-23?utm_medium=nl&utm_source=internal

[a9127]

This makes me sick:

http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/trans-woman-killed-in-kansas-after-being-repeatedly-run-over/

There are literally no words to express my sorrow. :broken:

[ila]

This makes me sick:

http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/trans-woman-killed-in-kansas-after-being-repeatedly-run-over/

There are literally no words to express my sorrow. :broken:

Below is a quote from the news story:

Authorities are treating the incident as an aggravated assault but said it is too early to say for sure whether the attack was a hate crime.

Aggravated assault? How about murder or manslaughter at the very least?

[a9127]

Below is a quote from the news story:

Aggravated assault? How about murder or manslaughter at the very least?

Yes. I saw this too and couldn't believe it. What are they thinking? :(

[a9127]

Thought this was a neat story. :cool: :respect:

transgender-teen-elected-homecoming-queen (http://www.mercurynews.com/nation-world/ci_28822609/transgender-teen-elected-homecoming-queen-at-kansas-city?source=JBarTicker)

[St. Araqiel]

One more reason to hate the TSA.
http://www.vox.com/2015/9/21/9367327/transgender-shadi-petosky-twitter-orlando-airport
Shadi Petosky, a transgender woman, was detained unexpectedly at the Orlando airport on Monday after the TSA allegedly decided that her genitalia didn't match up to their (mis)perceptions about gender. Gee, I wasn't aware transgender people were considered a potential threat to national security.

[rocket man]

This treatment by TSA was wrong... they need to be severely reprimanded, fined even jailed for this inhumane treatment....:respect:

[a9127]

Thought Mayra's story was pretty awesome. :respect:

http://www.thehiddenwoman.com/community-stories/mayra/

[a9127]

I don't really know where else to post this cartoon. You will have to click it more than once to see it. It's really long. Hope you enjoy it's message! :cool: Personally, I'd love to have a word or two with that "gym teacher" or anyone else who feels that way.

[rocket man]

Yes, Mayra s story was awesome indeed....:yes:

[not2old]

This is both disturbing and alarming:

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/homicides-of-transgender-women-in-us-reach-alarming-high/ar-BBnhzjD
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[a9127]

"Brazilian Drag Activists Use Dodgeball to Discuss Homophobia and Transphobia"

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sean-otoole/brazilian-drag-activists-_b_8281418.html

As the third Gaymada event gets underway this week, organizers have put out an open invitation for anyone to come and watch, play and talk about diversity.

A spokesperson at Toda Deseo, a collective of actors and art activists behind the event, who work with a focus on on issues related to Trans* people, explained, "It is a simple way to discuss sexual diversity, homophobia and transphobia." Indeed the results have been nothing short of a beautiful display of fun and dazzling community spirit.

Sounds like a great way to address a very serious issue! :respect:

[a9127]

Thought this was a pretty good article.

http://www.vox.com/2015/4/24/8483561/transgender-gender-identity-expression

[a9127]

Never knew this before. She's very beautiful. :heart: I'm sorry she had to face so much discrimination back then. Unfortunately 40 years later I'm not so sure things are really that much better... :(

http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/16/entertainment/tracey-africa-norman-transgender-model-feat/?iid=ob_article_footer_expansion&iref=obinsite

[a9127]

"Transgender Timeline" Infographic. May have to click it more than once to make it big enough to read.

[St. Araqiel]

http://www.khou.com/news/local/vigil-held-for-two-killed-in-brutal-midtown-attack/128924749
Sadness surrounded a Midtown street corner on Monday where less than 24 hours earlier, an angry mob savagely beat and fatally shot two people, including a transgender woman.
“I don’t know what to do,” said Leola Thompson, the mother of Shante Thompson, one of the two victims. “I just want him back. I know he’s not coming back. But I just want him back.”
According to police, Shante and her friend Willie Sims were brutally attacked by as many as eight suspects.
“Wherever you saw me, you saw him,” said Shante’s former roommate Patrick Riggins, who saw it all happen. He said Sims took a bullet for Shante and then the attack moved across the street.
“As they backed up here, they literally barricaded them to a car, hitting them with pipes,” said Riggins. “It was just evil. Everything that was seen by me was literally evil.”
Other witnesses said some of the attackers were also transgender and believed they targeted Shante out of jealousy.
“We need to come together and get past this black on black and black hating on black,” said another transgender woman. You know, sometimes I just loathe humanity.

[liesjeversteven]

It's not that often good news, is it?

[a9127]

From CNN: "UK issues travel warning about anti-LGBT laws in U.S. states"

Living in Indiana, one of the states mentioned, sadly this news doesn't surprise me... :(

http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/21/travel/uk-lgbt-travel-advice-north-carolina-mississippi/

[a9127]

"Being Trans in Indiana"

http://www.circlecityinpride.org/event/trans-pride/

[a9127]

Today (May 17) is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia:

http://www.dayagainsthomophobia.org/

[St. Araqiel]

Women are now getting harassed in bathrooms because of anti-transgender hysteria (http://www.vox.com/2016/5/18/11690234/women-bathrooms-harassment)
It's official: The furor around transgender people in bathrooms is causing people to harass women in restrooms.
But it's not men pretending to be women doing the harassing. Instead, the harassment is coming from people who mistake a cisgender (non-trans) woman for a man or trans woman — and then try to kick the woman out of the bathroom.
[...]
This is, on top of plain awful, ironic. It is the kind of conflict those who oppose letting trans people use the bathroom for their gender identity supposedly wanted to prevent.
Great. Transphobia in a box with a side order of misogyny. I knew these dumbass bathroom ordinances would cause nothing but trouble, but I never imagined it would affect ciswomen as well!

[kenstar]

Women are now getting harassed in bathrooms because of anti-transgender hysteria (http://www.vox.com/2016/5/18/11690234/women-bathrooms-harassment)

Great. Transphobia in a box with a side order of misogyny. I knew these dumbass bathroom ordinances would cause nothing but trouble, but I never imagined it would affect ciswomen as well!

This whole bathroom thing is nothing more than politics, The trans community is just another minority group liberals are hijacking to beat republicans over the head with.

We have been using the restroom for the better part of the countries lifespan only now it's an issue. I find it vulgar and distasteful, we aren't being championed by the left & the media. we are being exploited & mocked out of one side of the mouth while all this talk of civil rights & equality.

All this is doing is making us less equal. At this point if your still with me, you may be asking "what do the have to gain from all this?" well I'll tell you, this is about expanding the reach & power of federal government. That's the main reason for this whole bathroom debate.

Getting behind the leftists on this isn't a path to main stream trans equality, it's a path to further exclusion & continued spectacle in the public eye. While it's funny to see CIS women ejected from bathrooms over mistaken gender identity none of this is helping.

The only real path to acceptance & equality is to increase our numbers. That's the only way. The way to do that is to be as supportive as you can to those early transitioning & curious about taking that step, being who they are. We make up less than 1% of a 3% non "straight" population of the U.S. (according to the CDC) the only reason that number isn't bigger can be summed up in one word "fear".

Thanks for reading this whole thing if you did, I know it's a small novel, sorry about that folks.

[a9127]

This cute child with long blonde hair and a dress would grow up to be one of the most well known leaders in world history. The picture was taken around 1884. The attire was quite typical for young boys and girls back then. Our more "rigid" ideas of gender would not appear until later in the 20th century.

Give up? You can find the answer here:

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/when-did-girls-start-wearing-pink-1370097/

[a9127]

This was sad news for those of us who live in the Indianapolis area. There has been much speculation on whether its closing was related to the events in Orlando or not:

http://www.indystar.com/story/news/2016/06/14/gay-nightclub-talbott-street-close/85885074/

My heart goes out to everyone who was affected by the tragedy in Orlando. Words cannot begin to express what I have been feeling for the past week. :broken:

[not2old]

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/a-%e2%80%98seed-of-hope%e2%80%99-for-transgender-people-in-arab-communities/ar-BBv1HTA?li=BBnbcA1

[a9127]

Alexis Arquette RIP 1969-2016 :broken:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/alexis-arquettes-cause-of-death-reportedly-aids-related-complications_us_57d70fdbe4b0fbd4b7bad69d

[a9127]

Teen Becomes His School Football Team’s First Transgender Player

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/transgender-teen-football-player_us_57e2a60ae4b08d73b82eb327

[not2old]

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-lgbt-violence-idUSKCN12K0CT

[a9127]

Article from CNN on Camille Anderson who hopes to be just the second American to become Miss International Queen:

http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/09/health/transgender-pageant-miss-international-queen-camille-trnd/index.html

[a9127]

This is the kind of shit that makes me sick. Especially the following: "In his guilty plea to the hate crime on December 21, he admitted to lying about the circumstances surrounding her death. He would not have killed Williamson if she was not transgender, he said."

http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/15/us/transgender-hate-crime-murder-sentence-mississippi/

[a9127]

Found this on CNN today. :respect:

"Transgender and 7 years old, a strong voice against Texas' bathroom bill"

http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/03/health/trans-youth-texas-bathroom-bill/index.html

[Gisker]

Any more news on what's happening?

[a9127]

Was happy to see that Indianapolis's Mayor Joseph Hogsett is part of the coalition. Read about it Here (https://www.mayorsagainstlgbtdiscrimination.org/coalition/).

(Mayor Hogsett visits our university frequently. I got to meet him last Fall at a football game. He visited our "tailgater." Seems like a pretty cool guy. After shaking hands and introducing myself, he wanted to know all about the Market Research and Analysis class that I teach. I did get a chance to tell him that I was an advisor to LGBT students. Things have been better in Indy lately. :respect:)

[a9127]

Thought this would be interesting especially for those who like their women strong and muscular. :drool::respect:

As many of you know I am from Michigan originally, played college football, and worked out a lot. I was familiar with Matt ("Kroc") and have friends who knew him. They had nothing but great stuff to say about him.

I wish Janae nothing but the best in her new life. :heart: :respect:

https://www.muscleandfitness.com/athletes-celebrities/interviews/transgender-powerlifter-matt-kroczaleski-janae-marie-kroc-shares-unbelievable-story

With estrogen therapy, she expects to drop from 240 pounds down to 160. At 42 years old, that would mean saying goodbye to powerlifting and bodybuilding forever, though she says she won’t miss it. Once she’s lost the weight, she’d like to compete in triathlons or mountain biking. However, losing physical strength is a real, practical issue that has held her back. Janae has attempted five transitions in the past eight years. Each time, she underwent estrogen therapy, lost 40 to 50 pounds, then bailed on the process. She learned that when she’s not as massive, men stop deferring to her and she loses the peace of mind of being fully capable of protecting herself. Anti-transgender violence is alarmingly common and a major concern for Janae or any other transgender person. According to the Human Rights Campaign, 17 transgender people have been murdered in 2015 in the U.S. as of this writing. More than once, she’s feared physical violence when she was out at night dressed as Janae.

“I was at a club a few months ago, and five guys followed me to my car,” she says. “They slowed down when they got close. The only thing that stopped them was how big I was.”

(Sadly the comments are mostly ignorant and the quoted scenario happens far too often... Fucking assholes. :()

[a9127]

Angela Ponce, the first transgender model to be crowned Miss Spain. She will compete to become Miss Universe. :respect: :inlove::inlove::inlove:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/whats-hot/the-first-transgender-model-was-crowned-miss-spain-and-now-shell-compete-to-become-miss-universe/ar-AAzDm4R?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=mailsignout

[a9127]

From CNN. "Nicole Maines: Get to know TV's first transgender superhero." :inlove::inlove::inlove: She has a twin brother as well. Her story is very inspiring. :respect:

https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/23/entertainment/nicole-maines-supergirl/index.html

[a9127]

Chloe Anderson played volleyball for Santa Ana College and the University of California, Santa Cruz.

https://www.ocregister.com/2015/06/29/miller-how-a-transgender-athlete-became-the-person-she-already-was/

There's another article on Chloe that goes into some of the hardships she encountered (including ignorant haters) while competing at UCSC. Playing any sport at that level is extremely difficult. Adding assholes to the mix doesn't help. :censored:

Chloe is a winner. She will be successful and make a difference in this world no matter what she does. :inlove::inlove::inlove::inlove: :respect:

[a9127]

Chloe Anderson played volleyball for Santa Ana College and the University of California, Santa Cruz.

https://www.ocregister.com/2015/06/29/miller-how-a-transgender-athlete-became-the-person-she-already-was/

There's another article on Chloe that goes into some of the hardships she encountered (including ignorant haters) while competing at UCSC. Playing any sport at that level is extremely difficult. Adding assholes to the mix doesn't help. :censored:

Chloe is a winner. She will be successful and make a difference in this world no matter what she does. :inlove::inlove::inlove::inlove: :respect:

This post on Chloe should have stayed at the top of the front page. :respect: It's my fault for posting something stupid that moved it off. Wasn't thinking. Too bad we don't have the ability to delete old posts. I would get rid of many of mine. :blush:

[a9127]

Many celebrities are coming out to oppose the planned "Straight Pride" march intended to be a response to the traditional "Gay Pride" events held in June. Here are a couple of the better responses:

Brad Pitt :respect: (Cant' believe he's 55! That means he was “Born Before 1985.” I’ve got an Esquire Magazine sitting on my desk right now with him on the cover. Motherfuckers, try telling him he looks like an “84 year old man” like in all the fake ads you promote for Home Refinancing, AARP, Stair Lifts, Viagra, or whatever. :lol::lol::lol:).

Mr. Pitt requested that his name and picture be removed from all materials the group behind the misguided “Straight Pride” march were distributing to promote their event. The group had used his image without his permission. The actor made clear he does not support anything about the “Straight Pride” movement. Damn, I’m gonna watch Fight Club later. :drool: :respect:

Chris Evans :respect: also called out the group earlier this week on Twitter after three men in Boston promoted their own parade.

Evans, 37, tweeted: “Wow, the number gay/straight pride parade false equivalencies are disappointing. For those who don’t understand the difference, see below. Instead of going immediately to anger (which is actually just fear of what you don’t understand) take a moment to search for empathy and growth.”

Evans continued his condemnation towards “straight pride” events on Twitter by sharing a post from author James Bell about how misguided the gatherings are:

“There’s nothing I’ve ever had to fight for, or struggle against because I’m straight,” Bell wrote in the post Evans urged his followers to read. “And therefore, there isn’t any reason to take pride in it. Grateful for the privileges I get? Sure. But pride? I don’t see it. What I do see is that this parade is misnamed. It’s not a ‘Straight Pride Parade.’ It should be called a ‘I’m a homophobic piece of shit‘ parade.”

Don’t expect to see me marching in it. :censored: While I’m married and consider myself “straight” (what exactly is “straight” anyway?) my past relationships have included those with transwomen and I’m attracted to cute feminine guys. I’m sure the organizers of this event wouldn’t consider that “straight.”

I oppose this march for all of the reasons the others do. And what an insult to my LGBT friends!!! Maybe the organizers need to attend a Transgender Day of Remembrance and sit through a reading of all the victims of violence and details of what happened to them? There have been three transwomen brutally murdered in Texas just recently. :broken:

[a9127]

Yet another one. :broken::broken::broken:

https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/23/us/dallas-transgender-attack-hate-crime/index.html

[a9127]

This is Transgender Awareness Week. November 20 is typically the Day of Remembrance. It has always been hard to find a ceremony in the Indianapolis area. The first TDOR I went to was way back in 2009. While there has been progress in public awareness and acceptance, I'm not sure things have gotten better over 10 years regarding violence and discrimination. At least in the United States, it may actually be worse for some... :(

I'll be having a get together at my house next Wednesday.

For those who are still interested, here is an article I found on CNN this morning. Featuring many who have made a difference. :respect: There is a lot to feel good about:

https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/16/us/trans-firsts-in-2019-transgender-awareness-week-trnd/index.html

[a9127]

Rodrigo Alves, long known as the “Human Ken Doll,” has come out as transgender according a January 7, 2020 article by the "Washington Blade."

Alves has said she prefers the name "Roddy" and plans to undergo addtional surgery this year.

https://www.washingtonblade.com/2020/01/07/human-ken-doll-comes-out-as-trans/

From the "New York Post":

“I’m known as Ken but inside I’ve always felt like Barbie,” said Alves. “I finally feel like the real me. Glamorous, beautiful and feminine.”

“For years I tried to live my life as a man. I had a fake six-pack put in, I had fake muscles in my arms, but I was lying to myself,” she says. “I’m a woman and have always had a feminine brain. Now my body matches my mind.”

She’s been enjoying the male attention her new female looks get her, and is excited to finish her transformation with gender reassignment surgery.

“I will have a penile inversion and my testicles will be removed. That will be the final step,” says the former flight attendant. “Before that I’m having silicone breast implants. I’ll be able to wear dresses that show my cleavage and look sexy. I’m very excited.”

Alves realized she wanted to transition during a photo shoot last year, she says, but she’s long been aware of certain feminine tendencies.

“Growing up, I was very feminine and used to play with dolls and wear my mum’s dresses and heels,” she says, adding that she had breasts as a kid, due to her body producing more estrogen than most males.

“Within a month I was diagnosed with gender dysmorphic disorder and given the option to start the *appropriate medication to transition,” she says. “Before, people looked at me because I looked very androgynous and weird for a man. Now I hope they are looking because they think I am a beautiful woman.”

Best wishes Roddy! :inlove:

[a9127]

For what will be my final post I'd like to share this:

https://people.com/parents/dwyane-wade-daughter-knew-gender-identity-years/

:heart: and :respect:

[MistressStevie]

For what will be my final post I'd like to share ...

I hope that sarcastic and that you are not done posting. -mS