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Although to my eyes panel 2 isn’t necessarily rich – he could easily be working class. Is the guy in…
Although to my eyes panel 2 isn’t necessarily rich – he could easily be working class. For some reason, my…
Good point, Dianne. Although to my eyes panel 2 isn't necessarily rich - he could easily be working class. I…
there’s no reason to suppose the people in this cartoon are conservative, for instance FWIW, my impressions and/or implicit biases…
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Category Archives: Transsexual and Transgender related issues
"If I seem a bit cocky…"
Via Womanist Musings, where Renee has posted a transcript as well. You may also want to check out Julia Serano’s website. (Serano is best known as the author of “Whipping Girl”.)
In Minnesota, a New Hero Will Rise
Let’s face it, things are not going very well for right-wing radio these days. Rush Limbaugh has been reduced to a national laughingstock, while Sean Hannity is best known for simply repeating talking points handed to him by the RNC. … Continue reading →
Handful of transphobic protesters overwhelmed by counter-protest
Some good news, via Bean: SILVERTON, Ore. (AP) – Four protesters from the Westboro Baptist Church in Kansas were in Silverton yesterday to protest the election of the nation’s first openly transgender mayor. They were overmatched by a large group … Continue reading →
Transgender Day Of Remembrance 2008
From gender.org: The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. The event is held in November to honor Rita Hester, whose murder on November 28th, 1998 kicked off … Continue reading →
“Even if you cry, nothing will change.”
Cross-posted from The Mustard Seed. “Any male who wears as woman’s attire in public for immoral purposes shall be guilty of an offense and on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand or to imprisonment for a … Continue reading →
Court Rules That Anti-Trans Discrimination Is Sex Discrimination
In August, I blogged about Diane Schroer, a highly qualified special forces veteran who was offered a position at the Library of Congress as a terrorism research analyst. The Library withdrew the job offer when Schroer informed them that she … Continue reading →
Pecah Lobang – Muslim Transexual Workers in Malaysia
This is a documentary by my wonderful friend (whom I had the honor of meeting in a mass media and law class which has developed into what will obviously be a life long friendship) Poh Si Teng.
Federal Government Discriminates Against Trans Anti-Terrorism Expert
From the Washington Post: The offer, for a job as a terrorism research analyst, was pulled the day after Schroer told her future boss that she was making the medical transition from being a man, David, to being a woman, … Continue reading →
A report on an anti-fat, anti-trans Wiscon report
Mandolin pointed this out to me: Rachel Moss, who attended Wiscon this weekend, posted a mean-spirited con report on the Something Awful forums. Moss’ con report consisted of photos of fat, female attendees, their faces covered by crude frowny-faces that … Continue reading →
Sign a Petition to Protest Bigots Heading Committees to Rewrite DSM-V Psychiatric Definitions
I was hoping something like this existed! Thanks to reader Nicole for sending the link. Some real anti-science, anti-equality jerks have been nominated to the committees for revising the DSM defitnitions for paraphilia (for those who don’t know the word, … Continue reading →
I asked Becky (who drew this strip). Becky, who is younger than me, replied: "Who?" Then she followed up with:…