This past weekend was Femme 2010, the biannual Femme Conference put on by the fantastic Femme Collective. The Femme “community” is like any other where it is in actuality many
Tag: gender
Transiversary: Excerpts from the Past 4 YearsTransiversary: Excerpts from the Past 4 Years
Today, February 17, 2010, marks the 4 year Transiversary for o’l Midwest GenderQueer. It has been a long road, and will be longer still. I would like to take this
What we used to be….What we used to be….
Lots of folks are talking about David Letterman’s transphobic behavior on the Late Show in regards to recent government appointee Amanda Simpson. Letterman discusses Simpson’s appointment and how she is
The Inevitable “She”The Inevitable “She”
A voice answered. I dropped my voice to its lower octave and spoke. I overheard the man speaking to his supervisor. “She says….” She. It used to crush me. As
The Future of Trans in Genetics?The Future of Trans in Genetics?
Recently scientists have found that a specific gene can be altered to make a female body begin functioning as a male, and another to make a male function as female.
Ohio License Doesn’t Require Surgery, Just InsanityOhio License Doesn’t Require Surgery, Just Insanity
It’s official. The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ no longer requires a letter stating a person has had gender-confirmation surgery, an amazing victory. Now people are able to correct their
University of Cincinnati Mega Fail for QueersUniversity of Cincinnati Mega Fail for Queers
I recently received an advertisement email from my Alma Mater, the University of Cincinnati, for the LGBTQ Meet and Greet. I was disturbed, but not surprised at the number of
Coming Out for Your Entertainment?Coming Out for Your Entertainment?
The newest trans-media craze has hit. A semi-celebrity, who I am not naming, has come out as trans and announced his transition. Clearly the announcement was made to circumvent a
Gender-Variant Shot – We’re All CluelessGender-Variant Shot – We’re All Clueless
Last week, two female presenting people, possibly transwomen or crossdressers, where attacked and robbed in Cincinnati. One was shot when the thief tried to take her purse. How did no
Penis Enlargement Emails Say A MouthfulPenis Enlargement Emails Say A Mouthful
You ever go to clean out your spam folder and find an email you just can’t not open? “Literally become a monster snake in my pants.” How do you not