Transgender & Intersex: January 2012
New Airport Screenings Raise Questions for Trans Canadians
Filed by Mercedes Allen | January 30, 2012 | 6:00 PM |The 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
A Trans Warrior's Return Home & Journey In Transition
Filed by Guest Blogger | January 30, 2012 | 10:00 AM |If a mom can accept and love her transgender daughter 47 years after bringing Jenn into this world, why can't the United States Military stand with Jenn now after 29 years of honorable and distinguished service to her country?Read More
Results: Shifting Sexuality During Gender Transition
Filed by Drew Cordes | January 25, 2012 | 12:30 PM |A little while ago I asked trans Bilerico readers to share their opinions and experiences in regard to shifting sexuality during gender transition. And share they did!Read More
You Don't Get to Tell Us When to Be Offended, Ru Paul
Filed by Rebecca Juro | January 19, 2012 | 3:00 PM |Ru Paul doesn't have to go to interview after interview looking for work, always hoping that this will be the time the interviewer will actually consider their resume, not their gender identity, as the key factor whether or not they'll be hired.Read More
How Fluid Is Your Sexual Orientation? [Comment of the Week]
Filed by Bil Browning | January 15, 2012 | 6:00 PM |Jonathon Edwards points out the fluidity of sexuality in general and brings bisexuality into Drew Cordes' conversation about her sexual orientation has become less rigid after her transition.Read More
Anti-Trans Policies at Gay/Lesbian Newspaper 'Xtra'
Filed by Tobi Hill-Meyer | January 12, 2012 | 5:00 PM |Xtra, Canada's gay and lesbian newspaper, has been creating a stir with ethical concerns over the treatment of trans people interviewed for their paper. Read More
Stuff Cis People Say to Trans People
Filed by Tobi Hill-Meyer | January 11, 2012 | 11:00 AM |In response to the "Shit ____ People Say" internet meme, "Stuff ____ People Say to ____" has been a great way to explore the different common types on prejudice and assumptions being made about marginalized groups.Read More
Shifting Sexuality During Gender Transition: Your Thoughts?
Filed by Drew Cordes | January 10, 2012 | 7:00 PM |Obviously, gender and sexuality aren't synonymous, but the two certainly are linked. I've noticed in myself, and in many other trans people I talk to, that gender transition often is accompanied by a shift in sexuality.Read More
MARS Canada Chooses Not to Affiliate With Transphobia
Filed by Mercedes Allen | January 10, 2012 | 4:00 PM |If 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
Taiwanese Animation on Chaz Bono's Penis
Filed by Bil Browning | January 05, 2012 | 1:00 PM |If you're easily offended, you'll want to skip this Taiwanese animation about Chaz Bono's announcement that he plans on having bottom surgery. While there's some giggle moments, there's also plenty of cringe-worthy ones too.Read More
