Mercedes Allen

Mercedes Allen

At a Glance:

Mercedes Allen has been a Project Contributor since January 2008, has written 126 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

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Using Scripture to Rationalize Financial Slavery

Filed by Mercedes Allen | April 09, 2013 12:00 PM | comments

Now it is easier for a rich man to pass through the eye of a needle than for the meek to inherit the Earth.Read More

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Doing Something About Anti-Gay Lobbying in Africa

Filed by Mercedes Allen | February 11, 2013 2:30 PM | comments

If you've frequented any LGBT media at all, you've heard about Uganda's proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill, and possibly other anti-gay legislative bills that have been debated in African nations.Read More

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Amendments Submitted to Canadian Trans Human Rights Bill C-279

Filed by Mercedes Allen | February 08, 2013 12:30 PM | comments

Now it's a waiting game to see whether the amendments will be made. Which is unfortunate, as this time would be better spent actively lobbying for an inclusive bill.Read More

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An Open Letter to LifeSiteNews Regarding Anti-Gay Activism in Africa

Filed by Mercedes Allen | February 05, 2013 12:30 PM | comments

Dear LifeSiteNews, I have questions about your stance on Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill and anti-gay activism taking place in Africa. I also have reasons why it is appropriate to direct those questions to you, and why it is reasonable to expect an answer.Read More

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NARTH-affiliated Doc: Trans Individuals Deluded, Psychotic

Filed by Mercedes Allen | January 17, 2013 11:30 AM | comments

Joseph Berger, a former spokesperson for NARTH, opposes gender-identity protections in Canada because "there is no such thing" as transgender. Read More

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