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Tag: media
Ten Reminders for Cis People for when Trans = NewsTen Reminders for Cis People for when Trans = News
I can appreciate that cis people are interested in supporting Bruce Jenner. I also can appreciate that the attention brought on by Bruce’s coming out brings further visibility to trans

Tranny Talks: Pop Culture’s Ricochet Response to Trans VisibilityTranny Talks: Pop Culture’s Ricochet Response to Trans Visibility
You all may know me to be a little on the… aggressive side when it comes to calling media and celebrities out on transphobic ignorance. Recently, I’ve been trying to go the more relaxed
Transphobic Katy Perry and Queer AccountabilityTransphobic Katy Perry and Queer Accountability
In an interview with Rolling Stone late last month, Katy Perry is again quoted using transphobic language and promoting uneducated, transphobic mentalities. Rolling Stone removed all problematic language from all digital
WTF Chaz Bono? Empowerment or Oppression? Pick one.WTF Chaz Bono? Empowerment or Oppression? Pick one.
I really don’t want to be like every other trans/queer blog who has Chaz on the brain, but this really deserved attention. During an interview with David Letterman on Wednesday
Chaz Bono & Trans in the Media: Hero or Zero?Chaz Bono & Trans in the Media: Hero or Zero?
Every community has its celebrities, and the hot ticket of the trans world right now seems to be Chaz Bono. I remember when Chaz came out, his requests for privacy,
Trans Role Models Chosen by Non-Trans People?Trans Role Models Chosen by Non-Trans People?
This is one of my rare less-professional rant posts that I could not not write, even though I’m supposed to be headed out the door for a gig in Columbus.
The Not-So-New Fad: Tokenizing Transgender for Your EntertainmentThe Not-So-New Fad: Tokenizing Transgender for Your Entertainment
Maybe its me, but recently there seems to be a larger surge of media trans-fuck-ups than usual. Myself, I am rather disconnected with pop culture. I do this on purpose
Dear Pop Culture: Leave TransFolk Alone!Dear Pop Culture: Leave TransFolk Alone!
Ok, so am I the only one who really would prefer it if pop culture would leave transfolks the fuck alone? I’m not saying I don’t want our folks in
Queers Not Too Proud for Pop-Culture Hand-OutsQueers Not Too Proud for Pop-Culture Hand-Outs
I am a proud person, but I have never really considered myself to be “proud” of being trans or genderqueer or queer or femme or disabled. However, I have always