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
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
I'm sure we all have seen the cover for the upcoming issue of National Geographic that features a trans girl. From the magazine: "The story of gender plays out all around us. More and more, celebrities are shining a spotlight on the subject. But more quietly, our children, parents, teachers, medical professionals, and officials every … Continue reading Trans girl, 9, makes history on National Geographic cover
From NPR North Carolina's Legislature is poised to repeal the controversial "bathroom bill," after the Charlotte City Council unanimously voted to repeal its local anti-discrimination measure. The state law, called House Bill 2 or HB2, was passed in March as a direct response to that Charlotte measure — over the course of 12 hours, in … Continue reading North Carolina’s Legislature Poised To Repeal ‘Bathroom Bill’
If elected, she would be the first transgender member of the council. From the Minneapolis Star Tribune Transgender activist Andrea Jenkins said Monday she will run for Minneapolis City Council in the 8th Ward, which will be vacated by Elizabeth Glidden, who is not running for re-election. Jenkins, a former policy aide for Glidden and … Continue reading Transgender Activist Runs for Minneapolis City Council
The MN T-Girls celebrated the holiday last night with our annual Christmas party and it was a incredibly fun, glam evening. This was our second Christmas party and it was a huge success, despite the cold, snowy weather. The party was held at a rented suite and everyone brought something to share, whether it was … Continue reading MN T-Girls: Joy to the T-Girl
NPR had a fascinating preview of the upcoming HBO documentary The Trans List. Directed by acclaimed portrait photographer and filmmaker Timothy Greenfield-Sanders (HBO’s The Black List, The Out List and The Latino List, among others) and featuring interviews and an introduction by Janet Mock, The Trans List shines a light on prominent members of the … Continue reading 11 Transgender Americans Share Their Stories In HBO’s ‘The Trans List’
The hashtag #illgowithyou is a sign of support for the transcommunity. Lord knows that using the ladies room is one of the most conflicting and difficult things a t-girl will do. And although it gets easier, it never really gets that much easier. Every ladies room in every mall, store and restaurant is different. This … Continue reading I’ll Go With You
I just watched the trailer for 'The Pearl of Africa', a powerful documentary about Cleo, a transwoman in Uganda who is fighting for LGBT rights. Last week I had no fear of putting on a new dress and walking down the street, tomorrow night I will be doing the same. I do this without (much) … Continue reading The Pearl of Africa
I wish I had comforting, positive thoughts to share about this week's devastating election...but all I have is a plea for action. The next four years are going to be very difficult. If the president-elect does everything he said he would do, people from all over the country will have their lives affected in everything … Continue reading Time to Act
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