All Entries in the "Transgender Topics" Category
Transgender Rights Are the Key to the Future for us All
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist– Fighting for transgender peoples’ rights is fighting for the rights of everyone. For every gain that we transgender people make, the world gets a little better. Not convinced? Then please read on. Let’s get right to the current, big issue — public accommodations. First of all, it’s kind of silly [...]
Ask a Boston Transwoman: Moving Forward from the Bombing, Becoming Stronger
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist– As I’m writing this column, I am sitting in the midst of a news storm. I have some things to say, and this is not going to be anywhere near my usual, informative-with-a-jokey-tone kind of column. Although I promise I’ll try to make it clear how my thoughts tie into my [...]
Being Who You Are and Finding that Elusive Peace with Your True Self
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist– Ever since I can remember I’ve wanted to express female. However, I don’t know how I felt before my memories began. When we are very young it doesn’t really matter because we don’t know anything about gender. Oh sure, your parents may dress you in a frilly dress or pants [...]
Ask a Transwoman: Etiquette & Power of Names – Handling the Uncomfortable
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist– Hi Lorelei, I had this happen to me in Boston last week. I had a woman who I hadn’t seen in over 20 years come up to me and say, in a very loud tone and in a very public place, my former legal name. In response I politely and calmly [...]
Transgender Woman Files Gender Discrimination Lawsuit in Federal Court
BOSTON, Mass.–On Wednesday February 20, 2013 attorneys for historical transgender personality and Civil Rights activist Erica Kay filed a gender discrimination lawsuit in the United States 11th Circuit Federal Court, Florida Northern District, in Panama City, Florida. Named as Defendants in the lawsuit are: The City of Panama City, Florida; City of Parker, Florida; Michael Rozier and [...]
Transgender Parent & Friendly Picture Books for Young Children
By: Elizabeth Rowell, Special to TRT— Picture books about many different kinds of families are readily available for young children including families with a mom and a dad, one parent, two moms and two dads, as well as a few with parents who have disabilities or illnesses. Young children enjoy and feel validated when they [...]
The Summit: Transforming Victimization by the Prison Industrial Complex into Empowerment & Action
By: Jason Lydon*/TRT Columnist– On Saturday, April 27th, the Hispanic/Black Gay Coalition will team up with Black and Pink to host a summit for formerly incarcerated, convicted, policed and court-involved LGBTQ people in New England. This event is an opportunity to build community, challenge stigma, share stories and strengthen the movement to abolish the prison [...]
Receiving ‘That’ Phone Call from a Friend: Thinking About Loss in the Trans Community
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist– It happens. You get a call from your friend and they ask you if you are sitting down. At that point you know that you are going to hear something awful. As you sit there, not knowing anything yet, your mind spins and whirls at what is possibly going to [...]
Trans-ceptions: Not being Consumed by Transness; Remembering we are Just Living our Lives
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist– Sometimes it’s important to remember that it’s not all about being trans. I have to keep reminding myself of this lesson. I think about being trans a lot. I write a column about it, I speak about it, I teach people about it. I’ve got two sashes that say “Miss Trans [...]
Transgender Parent Books for Young Children
By: Elizabeth Rowell, Special to TRT— Picture books about many different kinds of families are readily available for young children including families with a mom and a dad, one parent, two moms and two dads, as well as a few with parents who have disabilities or illnesses. Young children enjoy and feel validated when they [...]
Transgender Friendly Picture Books for Young Children
By: Elizabeth Rowell, Special to TRT— Many transgender adults don’t remember any picture books from their early childhood years (3-8) that could have been supportive or made a difference in how they felt about their own gender identification. When asked, some either say none or share Luna (Peters 2006) or Parrotfish (Wittlinger 2011) which are [...]
Transgender Acceptance Timeline into the Future: What Will it Be Like?
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist– It’s 2013 and just about everyone in the world knows about transgender people. Some may not fully understand who we are, but they do know now that we exist. Five years ago I would guess that less than 5 percent of the world knew about transgender people, let alone understand [...]
Costs of Surgery: Does One Need to Physically “Do It All” to Transition?
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist– A few months ago, I did an outreach at a local college as part of a panel about gender expression and identity. At one point someone in the class asked how much it costs to transition. A transman on the panel stated that to physically transition from male to female [...]
A Defense of Transgender Solidarity and an Argument for Radical Inclusion
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist– I read your solidarity piece. I disagree. First, drag queens are entertainers; at the end of the show, they clean off the makeup, get in their male street clothes and go home. Second, crossdressers are either on their transitional path — not even sure, or sometimes even aware that they might [...]
Are You Ready to Celebrate the December Family Holidays as an Outsider?
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist– The December holidays will soon be upon us. Whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Yule, it’s a time of coming together as a family and celebrating the holidays. Holiday cheer, exchanging gifts and celebrating with the members of your family is the order of the season, but sadly it’s not [...]
