Last Wednesday, the Argentinian senate voted 55-0 in favor of a law which allows individuals to change their legal gender simply because they want to. … [Read more...] about Argentina: The Trans-Friendliest Place On Earth
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What Is Your Opposite Gender Name?
When I'm rude to my mother, which is not often because she very early on instilled a deep respect in me of women [The right would have a field day … [Read more...] about What Is Your Opposite Gender Name?
Argentina Lawmakers Approve Landmark Gender Identity Bill
LGBT advocates here in the States aren't the only ones with something worth celebrating. The AP reports that Argentina's Senate yesterday … [Read more...] about Argentina Lawmakers Approve Landmark Gender Identity Bill
Tom Gabel, Lead Singer of Punk Band ‘Against Me!’, Comes Out as Transgender
Tom Gabel, lead singer of the band Against Me!, is coming out as transgender, Rolling Stone reports:Gabel, who has dealt privately with gender … [Read more...] about Tom Gabel, Lead Singer of Punk Band ‘Against Me!’, Comes Out as Transgender
Transwoman Brandy Martell Murdered in Oakland: VIDEO
Brandy Martell was shot to death in Oakland over the weekend. Investigators are investigating whether the murder was also a hate crime, ABC7 … [Read more...] about Transwoman Brandy Martell Murdered in Oakland: VIDEO
‘American Transgender’ Looks at the Lives of Three Trans People and Their Families, Tonight: VIDEO
Tonight at 8pm ET, NatGeo is airing American Transgender, a look into the lives of three transgender people and their families.Watch a preview … [Read more...] about ‘American Transgender’ Looks at the Lives of Three Trans People and Their Families, Tonight: VIDEO
Does Title VII Protect Transgender People and Gays from Employment Discrimination?
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANWhen the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) stated that gender-identity discrimination is banned under Title … [Read more...] about Does Title VII Protect Transgender People and Gays from Employment Discrimination?
EEOC Ruling Opens Doors to Employment Protection for Transgender People
MetroWeekly's Chris Geidner reports on a decision delivered yesterday to a woman denied employment by the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms … [Read more...] about EEOC Ruling Opens Doors to Employment Protection for Transgender People
Cher Makes Surprise Appearance at GLAAD Awards to Honor Chaz: VIDEO
Cher made a surprise appearance at the GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles to honor Chaz with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award.Said Cher:"I'm here … [Read more...] about Cher Makes Surprise Appearance at GLAAD Awards to Honor Chaz: VIDEO
Being Transgender in America: VIDEO
Author Kate Bornstein, Mara Keisling, executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality, and Mel Wymore, a Democratic candidate for … [Read more...] about Being Transgender in America: VIDEO