‘Modern Family’ Makes History By Casting TV’s First Transgender Child Actor

From Huffington Post: ABC’s hit TV series “Modern Family” will feature TV’s first transgender child in a groundbreaking show on Wednesday. Shows such as “Orange is the New Black” and “Nashville” have cast adult transgender actors to play transgender characters. But “Modern Family” newcomer Jackson Millarker, who openly identifies as transgender, is the first child actor to appear … Continue reading ‘Modern Family’ Makes History By Casting TV’s First Transgender Child Actor

The new Issue of Frock is Out!

Frock Magazine is a free transgender e-magazine for crossdressers and transgender people everywhere, full of features and articles about well known members of the transgender community, crossdressing clothes and clothing guides, makeup tutorials, transgender related movie and book reviews, trans-activism, news and fiction. I've been contributing to Frock for a while now and the issue … Continue reading The new Issue of Frock is Out!

‘Transparent’ Actor Jeffrey Tambor Says He Found His Dream Role

NPR recently interviewed actor Jeffrey Tambor, who plays Maura on the Amazon series Transparent. From the article: Transparent is about a transgender woman named Maura who for decades was known to her kids as Mort, or Dad. Actor Jeffrey Tambor plays Maura and has just won a second Emmy for his performance. "When those roles … Continue reading ‘Transparent’ Actor Jeffrey Tambor Says He Found His Dream Role

Minneapolis Police Announce New Transgender Policy

The new rules will require officers to address transgender people using their preferred names and pronouns.  The Minneapolis Police Department has issued new guidelines on the treatment of transgender and gender nonconforming people, essentially restricting officers from singling out suspects based on their sexual orientation. Police Chief Janeé Harteau and Mayor Betsy Hodges announced the … Continue reading Minneapolis Police Announce New Transgender Policy