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Comment on Pink Hair Trumps Human Rights? by Midwest GenderQueer » Blog Archive » Back to School; Grudges, People, and Progress

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:17:06 +0000

[...] campus’ brand new LGBTQ Center. It was surreal for me to walk into the (exact) space that six years ago, I ignited the (long smoldering) fight to get. I came to the event feeling happy about the space [...]

Comment on Day of Action: Stop Medical Oppression of Trans* Communities by BODY POLITIC: DSM and GID – We’re Talking About It Wrong | Girl with Pen

BODY POLITIC: DSM and GID – We’re Talking About It Wrong | Girl with Pen — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:25:31 +0000

[...] on using disability law to protect transgender workers. I have also done a lot of reading on the pathologization and stigmatization caused by a diagnosis of GID and engaged in conversations on the removal of this diagnosis or its transference to a medical [...]

Comment on Transphobic Katy Perry and Queer Accountability by JAC

JAC — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:15:10 +0000

There are opinions, and then there is oppression. Oppression hurts; it is what holds us back from feeling good about ourselves, our lives – or even letting ourselves live. People give up hope and kill themselves because of oppression. I ‘give a shit’ because I want people to love themselves, I want to love myself. If someone is going to claim to be supportive of our community, but turn around and discriminate against it, I think that it is our responsibility to communicate that so that people can become more educated and, hopefully, not make the same mistake in the future. When oppressive ideals are mainstream, there is no way for people (including celebrities) to learn how to be supportive of us. If we allow people to do it without talking about it, nothing will ever get better.

Comment on Transphobic Katy Perry and Queer Accountability by Big Ole Lesbian

Big Ole Lesbian — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:37:10 +0000

Sorry to be ‘that asshole’

Comment on Transphobic Katy Perry and Queer Accountability by Big Ole Lesbian

Big Ole Lesbian — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:34:21 +0000

Who gives a shit?! people can have there own opinion, wat bout all the other celebrities who support people like us?

Comment on Tranny Talks: Pop Culture’s Ricochet Response to Trans* Visibility by JAC

JAC — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:54:56 +0000

I hadn’t seen your blog before, it is awesome! How did I not know you were writing it. lol, keep it up!! xo

Comment on Tranny Talks: Pop Culture’s Ricochet Response to Trans* Visibility by ace

ace — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:25:01 +0000

wow, jac, this is not only super thorough– it is really real. i actually googled “tranny celebrity apology” as i was looking to link to one of them you noted above and this post came up as 2nd or 3rd. i’m really glad it did :)

Comment on Tranny Talks: Pop Culture’s Ricochet Response to Trans* Visibility by What’s a “chaser”? « Confessions of a Chaser

What’s a “chaser”? « Confessions of a Chaser — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:53:08 +0000

[...] more info on “tranny”, I suggest my friend JAC’s excellent post here.) Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:LikeBe the first to like this [...]

Comment on ‘Oh Canada’ for Queers by JAC

JAC — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:28:23 +0000

Hi Syd!
That’s a tough one! With some hard to find exceptions, “unisex” clothes don’t really exist for adults, but ysually androgynous clothes are easier to find in men’s/boys section; the cuts are less defined. Places that lean towards metrosexual/fashionable masculine clothes often have more androgynous styles available. I tend to favor H&M because of style, size, and cost – (plus H&M generally has good politics)(there is one in Cincinnati Kenwood mall), but you can find stuff in places like Urban Outfitters, American Apparel (both in Clifton near UC), Gap, or Express depending on what size you are. Target has some cuts in the men’s dept that aren’t necessarily leaning to one side or another. Thrift stores can be useful too because older clothes sometimes are gendered less than ‘modern day’ ones- especially with the raging hipster movement. I haven’t thrifted in a while, but there is a big one on Reading Rd that is good and a huge Good Will in Wyoming. There are also some little vintage shops in Northside on Hamilton Ave. or downtown on Main St. that have some vintage stuff, but they are way pricer than any thrift would be! I’ve found that creating a ‘unisex’ wardrobe is easiest by shopping everywhere for everything, picking up pieces of clothing as you find them to create a hodgepodge combo of clothes. Hope this helps! Please email me if you need more info on clothes or anything else, I live in Cincy too! I also do some social events and stuff in the trans community. hit me up at jac (at) midwestgenderqueer.com

Comment on ‘Oh Canada’ for Queers by Syd

Syd — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:22:25 +0000

Hey there, I’m a young genderqueer and I’m having a hard time finding unisex clothes in the cin- northern ky area. any suggestions as to where I can look?

Thanks Syd