The country has certainly changed a lot since the November election. Shortly after the president was elected, there were stories about people of color being attacked and being told to go back to their own country. Racially charged graffiti found in schools, and a recently a mosque in Texas burning to the ground just hours … Continue reading Feeling Unsafe in Uncertain Times
Month: January 2017
Shopping with the T-Girls!
The MN T-Girls had our monthly outing today and it was no coincidence it took place on the same day as hundreds of demonstrations took place around the world putting a spotlight on women's rights. I believe that being out on a day like today was important and although our rights could be taken away … Continue reading Shopping with the T-Girls!
Doctors Want To Learn More About Treating Transgender Patients
I think we can have a lot of anxiety when it comes to visiting a doctor as not every transgender person is the same and many of us are still going back in forth between genders, sometimes even on a day-to-day basis. Trusting someone with who we are is not easy as it's sometimes hard … Continue reading Doctors Want To Learn More About Treating Transgender Patients
De-genderizing Makeup
It doesn't seem that long ago when I thought I was the only boy who wanted to wear makeup, but 2017 is off to a groundbreaking start when it comes to de-genderinzing cosmetics. De-genderizing? Is that a word? It is now. First up, from Buzzfeed, Maybelline Just Hired A Guy To Be The Face Of … Continue reading De-genderizing Makeup
MN Republicans Introduce Anti-Transgender Bill
An anti-transgender bill was introduced in the Minnesota House on Wednesday that could scale back gender-inclusive schools policies across the state if passed.You can read more about this proposed bill here. Also, Texas and Kentucky have filed new bills to restrict transgender bathroom usage. More on that here... I have a feeling this is just … Continue reading MN Republicans Introduce Anti-Transgender Bill