Mercedes Allen
At a Glance:
Mercedes Allen has been a Project Contributor since January 2008, has written 101 entries and currently lives in Southern Alberta, Canada.
Bio
Mercedes Allen is a professional graphic designer, writer and bisexual transsexual in a lesbian relationship. She has done advocacy related to Trans, LGB, Aboriginal issues, HIV, BDSM and sex work. Located in Southern Alberta, Canada, she started AlbertaTrans.org as a network to help foster and support trans communities within Alberta, as well as to provide information and training where requested. She is also a founding member of the Trans Equality Society of Alberta and blogs at http://dentedbluemercedes.wordpress.com/
Mercedes Allen: Recently Filed
Canadian MPs Snicker & Mock Trans Airport Screening Concerns
Filed by Mercedes Allen | February 02, 2012 4:30 PM | 1 commentsConservative MPs were allegedly openly snickering and disrespectfully mocking other politicians who support transgender rights. Read More
New Airport Screenings Raise Questions for Trans Canadians
Filed by Mercedes Allen | January 30, 2012 6:00 PM | 0 commentsThe Harper Conservatives have recently made a regulatory change to the Aeronautics Act that potentially affects many trans (and cis) Canadians and could even ban some from air travel.Read More
Will Canada Nullify Non-Canadian Same-Sex Marriages?
Filed by Mercedes Allen | January 12, 2012 7:00 PM | 0 commentsA government lawyer in Canada entered a submission in a divorce case involving a couple from Florida and the United Kingdom stating that a same-sex marriage performed in Canada is not a legal marriage if the couple does not live in Canada. Read More
MARS Canada Chooses Not to Affiliate With Transphobia
Filed by Mercedes Allen | January 10, 2012 4:00 PM | 1 commentsIf you're a consumer like me who shops with her feet, it probably won't hurt to thank Uncle Ben's for taking a principled stand against transphobia. And if buying M&Ms just became a little more guilt-free, well, that's an added bonus.Read More
Canadian Official Asks Trans Woman to Accommodate 'Spooked' Royal Representative
Filed by Mercedes Allen | December 21, 2011 11:00 AM | 2 commentsA human rights complaint has been filed against Northwest Territories' Finance Minister Michael Miltenberger over an incident that occurred during the December 9th visit to Aurora College by Canada's new Governor General, David Johnston.Read More
