“Why We Shouldn’t Use the Word ‘Tranny’,” by Lance Bass. Huffington Post, 23 Dec 2011, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lance-bass/why-we-shouldnt-use-the-word-tranny_b_1168078.html Nice piece about words and about the role of the media (and yes, the gay media) in flaming blunders like this one. Bass’s tone is spot on and this piece is well worth reading.
Relevant for our LIST project. Dionne Malikowski, 16, claims she was told she would be suspended for three days from Fort Collins High School when she was caught using the women’s restroom. “I cried,” said Malikowski, who was born male but now identifies as transgender. At present, she is required to use the staff bathrooms [...]
Major report released on LGBT families and their children. It’s a must-read, either in the comprehensive (and long) mode, or in the executive summary and condensed version: http://www.familyequality.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AllChildren_Report
http://www.bilerico.com/2011/09/the_top_fifty_2011_developments_in_trans_law.php Solid list compiled by Dr. Jillian T. Weiss
“Trans” is a feature documentary now in post production scheduled for exclusive release in selected festivals and markets in early 2012. These are the stories of boys and girls, men and woman…and all the shades in between. Stories of extraordinary people who face fear, discrimination, ignorance and violence in the hopes they might one day be able to live…ordinary lives.
Good for UT for taking this step. Here in Lubbock, the LIST project can push for similar reform at the Texas Tech campus. Here’s the Daily Texan story: http://dailytexanonline.com/news/2011/07/24/gender-neutral-restrooms-be-phased-broader-use-campus
This is a wonderful little documentary about children who have LGBTQ parents.
Moms ask if my “feminine” son is gay. Strangers tell me I’m being too permissive. Here’s what they don’t understand. Excellent article about the difference in sexual orientation and gender expression, over at Salon: http://www.salon.com/life/feature/2011/02/21/son_looks_great_in_dress
