Maureen Colquhoun passed away on February 2 at the age of 92. She was a member of the Labor Party, the first openly lesbian MP and a radical feminist far ahead of her time. Calquhoun was born on August 12, 1928 in London, England. She graduated from the London School of Economics. She entered politicsContinue reading “UK’s First Openly Lesbian MP Maureen Colquhoun Has Died”
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Homeless Shelter for LGBTI+ Opened in Naples, Italy
Friday, February 5, was an important day for the Neapolitan LGBTI+ community: The House of Cultures and Hospitality opened to host LGBTI+ people who are victims of discrimination, abuse and violence. The municipality structure, whose address cannot be disclosed for security and protection reasons, is three-level and will be managed by Antinoo Arcigay Napoli andContinue reading “Homeless Shelter for LGBTI+ Opened in Naples, Italy”
Transgender Ban Lifted in The US Military
US President Joe Biden signed a decree allowing transgenders to serve in the US military, revoking another controversial decision by his predecessor Donald Trump. Biden, who signed the decree in front of the cameras in the Oval Office with Vice President Kamala Harris, Defense Minister Lloyd Austin and Chief of General Staff Mark Milley, statedContinue reading “Transgender Ban Lifted in The US Military”
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Sexual harassment in the workplace is, unfortunately, something that women, in particular, may face during their working lives. Women go out of the home and into the workplace, expecting to be treated as workers and colleagues, and not as sex objects, or substitute wives, or to be reminded that they are women. Those who areContinue reading “Sexual Harassment in the Workplace”
Sex and the Third Gender
Author’s note: The opinions expressed herein came out of my and my friends’ filthy minds. They do not necessarily represent the opinions of the entirety of the transgender community and their often stick-in-the-mud medical caregivers. If you don’t like it, don’t read it. So this is my first column about one of the most tenseContinue reading “Sex and the Third Gender”
Transsexual Teens: Real Life Horror Films
Most of us love a good Horror Film. We wait for that moment when we are truly scared as our heart jumps out of our chest. We spasm in our seats and our feet come off of the floor. We love that thrill. What about afterwards will we be scared? Its not likely because itContinue reading “Transsexual Teens: Real Life Horror Films”
Trans Man, Female to Male Transgender: Sexuality
By and large, the transsexual condition is referred to, and often dealt with, as a sexual problem. Gender identity and sexuality are two separate aspects of our lives. Yet, it is amazing how many people have trouble conceptualizing the difference. Since transsexuals began approaching the medical community after W.W.II, the general view of those practitionersContinue reading “Trans Man, Female to Male Transgender: Sexuality”
How Do I Deal With A Transgender Person?
It is extremely important to refer to a transgender person by the pronoun appropriate to their presented gender. In other words, if someone identifies as female, then refer to them as she; if they identify as male, refer to them as he. If you are not sure, ASK them what they want. Once you know,Continue reading “How Do I Deal With A Transgender Person?”
First Night Out Transgender
So, you want to go out, feel liberated… but don’t know where to go or how to go about it? Some quick tips and suggestions follow. Get your makeup done professionally and obtain a wig that feminizes you and looks natural. Or, if you’re going to do your own makeup, do the homework first —Continue reading “First Night Out Transgender”
Abigail Thorn Comes Out As Trans
Abigail Thorn of philosophy tube came out a transgender! In the clip, she says she came out “ages ago” in private, but this was the first time she was telling her fans. It begins: “Hello friends! I’m delighted to say I am a trans woman; my name is Abigail and you can refer to meContinue reading “Abigail Thorn Comes Out As Trans”