The relationship between medical theory/ practice and trans identities is a complicated one. Add to that this latest situation (below), which demands our immediate attention. Thanks to a friend for alerting me by sending me this message:
“Dear Friends,
Many of you may know that the psychiatric manual, the DSM IV, regards transsexuals and transgender persons as […]

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What a whirlwind couple of weeks it’s been — and continues to be! I got to go to the London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, where my fiancee was showing two of her latest films, The Insomniacs and Godspeed. Then, we had a show of her films at the fabulous Femina Potens art gallery when […]

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Thanks, Guy!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/black_pearl_10/sets/72157604295231493/
(Credit to Marlo (Guy) Gayle.)

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I just had a fabulous week and I have another great one coming up, so I thought I’d share. I just got back from Toronto, where I got to visit my adorable new baby “nephew” (hi, Samuel!) and his parents, my dear friends Sly and Sophie. While I was in town, I was fortunate enough […]

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If any of you out there have a blog, and you need some help, you have to call on Joel Wills, aka the Blog Tech Guy. He’s my latest hero, having done a bunch of back-end fix-ups here for me recently. Thanks, Joel! You really helped me out, and I super appreciate it!
You can visit […]

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My fabulous friend April Hirschman wants you to know “I am teaching belly dance classes and tarot classes!” Visit her website for details: www.myspace.com/threesistersdance.

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Here’s an important message from my friend Julie, who lives in Rhode Island:
Dear Friends,
On Wednesday, Sue Carcieri, the wife of our Republican governor here in Rhode Island, joined her husband in leading an anti-abortion rally in our state house.
It’s been a busy week for her.
On Sunday, she took the time to rant on tape to […]

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I love lesbian erotica. I love it because I think that is is sexy and empowering when lesbians share their stories about erotic adventures. So I’m excited that the latest in the Best Lesbian Erotica series from Cleis Press is hitting the bookstores right about now — I can’t wait to get my copy!
My […]

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World AIDS Day is approaching, and this year, as I reflect on thankfulness, I’m thankful for all my friends and family, and I’m especially proud of my friends who work in HIV services and HIV health care advocacy organizations. If you’ve got a few extra bucks in your hands this holiday season, please consider making […]

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From my friend Robyn, who published an essay of mine in the first volune of Getting Bi:
CALL FOR ESSAYS
–Do you have something to say about being bisexual?
–Do you have a story about coming out as bi?
–Do you feel you could identify as bisexual but choose not to?
–Do you find connections (or conflicts) between your […]

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