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On the Road

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

I’m excited about two upcoming speaking engagements, and, as always, I’m up for even more! So, if your school or organization is interested in learning about anything from creative queer safer sex to bisexual health, or from BDSM to trans identity in media representation, or from women’s orgasms to queer women of color community, email […]

Queer Porn-ucopia in San Francisco

Sunday, March 1st, 2009

Like queer/ trans porn? Who doesn’t! Come to the Roxie Theater on 3/19/09 for a very special kind of “movie night.” Sex toy retailer Blowfish.com presents Queer Porn-ucopia, a red-hot evening of the sexiest scenes of lesbian/ bi/ trans lust ever caught on film. This event is open to adults of all genders. Bring a […]

A Message from the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

Survey launched on discrimination against gender non-conforming people
Task Force on the way to gathering largest sample in U.S. history
In the wake of one of the most violent years on record of assaults on transgender people, and at a time when we are building support for a fully inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), the National Center […]

Reason #37 Why I Love Boston (and Wish I Could Be There on 9/17)

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

I want to let you know about an exciting event coming up in Boston in just a couple of weeks. As you probably know, September 23rd is National Celebrate Bisexuality Day. (You don’t have to be bisexual to celebrate, by the way.) And, in honor of the occasion, the Bisexual Resource Center, which is a […]

Reason #432 Why I Love San Francisco

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

The Center for Sex and Culture turned it out last night! They hosted a show called Original Sin, which was curated by Wendy Delorme and Billie Sweet — and it was the place to be. There was spoken word, burlesque, stripping, singing, dancing, experimental film, and a gorgeous and lovely vibe created by all the […]

Back to School

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

School’s starting again soon, and what better time to think about diversifying the LGBTQ educational programming on your local campus! If you’re a studenty, faculty, or staff member at a university, and you’re interested in bringing more bisexual and trans ed to your school, here are a couple of things that I can help you […]

TLC survey

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

From my friends at the Transgender Law Center:
The Transgender Law Center needs your help distributing this essential survey.
Your voice is needed, so we can move forward as a unified community. We need you in order to create crucial positive change for our community. The survey data that is collected here will be analyzed […]

Same-sex marriage and trans employment

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Same-sex marriage: Being a bisexual person in a same-sex relationship, I’m so proud to call many of these folks my friends! http://www.ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=3137
Trans employment: Thanks to my friend Suzie for sending the below info my way.
“The Transgender Law Center is conducting a survey to better understand the needs and interests of transgender adults throughout […]

Trans Health Care and a RIP to Loving

Sunday, May 11th, 2008

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 […]

Trans Women of Color, Visibility and Violence

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

Thanks to my Mom for sending me a link to this New York Times article about a transwoman in India who is doing her thing and doing it well!
At the same time, there has been a lot of violence against and murders of teens of color who transgress gender boundaries, from the student in Oxnard, […]

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