A transgender teacher fired by a Catholic school district in Alberta, Canada will pursue a Human Rights comlaint rather than accept a hefty cash … [Read more...] about Transgender School Teacher Rejects $78,000 Offer from Catholic School That Fired Him
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R.I.P.: Provincetown’s Ellie Castillo
Those of you who have visited Provincetown, Massachusetts may have had the pleasure of seeing Ellie Castillo perform in front of town hall over the … [Read more...] about R.I.P.: Provincetown’s Ellie Castillo
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #867
MARYLAND: Offensive testimony from opponents of gender-identity discrimination bill. Wonk Room: "The measure passed the House of … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #867
Passage of Maryland Gender Identity Bill in Question
Maryland's Gender Identity Anti-Discrimination Act, which passed the House over the weekend by an 86-52 vote, the first time such a bill has … [Read more...] about Passage of Maryland Gender Identity Bill in Question
MD House Panel Advances Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Bill
Equality Maryland reports that Maryland's Gender Identity Discrimination Act has been approved by the House Health & Government … [Read more...] about MD House Panel Advances Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Bill
Egyptian Authorities Turn Away Transgender Passengers, Send Them Back to Jordan
Two post-op transgender passengers were barred from entering Egypt over the weekend after officials were presented passports bearing their previous … [Read more...] about Egyptian Authorities Turn Away Transgender Passengers, Send Them Back to Jordan
Something About Harry
NPR reports on the discovery of some early 20th century mugshots: Widow Annie Birkett certainly didn't notice anything odd when she married Harry … [Read more...] about Something About Harry
Watch: Transgender ‘Thailand’s Got Talent’ Contestant Shocks Judges and Audience with Surprise Vocal
Beautiful from the beginning, but the magic really begins at (1:04).Watch, AFTER THE JUMP... UPDATE: I've re-posted a subtitled … [Read more...] about Watch: Transgender ‘Thailand’s Got Talent’ Contestant Shocks Judges and Audience with Surprise Vocal
Watch: Chaz Bono’s Transition Chronicled in ‘Becoming Chaz’
Becoming Chaz, a documentary which had its premiere at Sundance and will be broadcast on Oprah's OWN network in May, chronicles Chaz Bono's … [Read more...] about Watch: Chaz Bono’s Transition Chronicled in ‘Becoming Chaz’
Transgender Woman Shot, Dragged in Arkansas
The body of 25-year-old Marcal Camero Tye was found along a stretch of Highway 334 near Forrest City, Arkansas earlier this … [Read more...] about Transgender Woman Shot, Dragged in Arkansas