http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:22:21 -0700 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:42:11 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Crossdressing-cool--as-long-as-youre-young-and-fashionable?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner Androgyny, unisex clothing, and “gender blending” are the styles for today’s young and hip 20-somethings, according to The New York Times. In a recent Fashion & Style-section article, “It’s All a Blur to The... Youth Gender Roles Style Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:42:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Crossdressing-cool--as-long-as-youre-young-and-fashionable?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Transsexual-woman-linked-to-Italian-politician-Marrazzo-dies-in-fire?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner The BBC  and Telegraph report that a Brazilian trans woman known as Brenda, who was linked to a scandal involving former Lazio Governor Piero Marrazzo of Italy, is believed to have died in a fire in her apartment. A body believed to be t... Legal Politics News Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:56:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Transsexual-woman-linked-to-Italian-politician-Marrazzo-dies-in-fire?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Eleventh-Annual-Transgender-Day-of-Remembrance?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner Today – November 20, 2009 – is the Eleventh International Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR). It is a day set aside to honor the memory of those who have been killed or who have died as a result of trans-related hatred and prejudice... Event News Organizations Gender Identity Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:47:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Eleventh-Annual-Transgender-Day-of-Remembrance?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Two-Spirits-has-world-premiere-at-Starz-Denver-Film-Festival?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner It is fitting that, on the day after the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, the film Two Spirits will have its world premiere at the Starz Denver Film Festival in Denver, Colorado. The completed film will make its debut at 12:30 p.... Event Youth Film Gender Identity Sexual Orientation Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:33:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Two-Spirits-has-world-premiere-at-Starz-Denver-Film-Festival?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d18-NCTE-announces-National-CallIn-Day-for-Equality?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) has issued the following press release with regard to the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA): Congress needs to hear from us very clearly about why LGBT people need protection from the... Legal Politics Organizations Employment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:24:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d18-NCTE-announces-National-CallIn-Day-for-Equality?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Sportswriter-Dave-Zirin-addresses-Caster-Semenya-and-problems-with-gender-testing-in-sports?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner Sportswriter Dave Zirin has a long history of examining the political side of sports — in his columns in various publications, including The Progressive; on his Edge of Sports Web site; as the host of XM satellite's Edge of Sports Radio;... Politics Sports Bodies Caster Semenya Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:39:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Sportswriter-Dave-Zirin-addresses-Caster-Semenya-and-problems-with-gender-testing-in-sports?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Dana-Beyer-an-interview-with-out-trans-woman-running-for-Maryland-House-of-Delegates?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner Is there a doctor in the House? There will be if Dr. Dana Beyer has her way. This forthright, outspoken, and progressive politician is running for State Delegate in District 18 of the Maryland House of Delegates. Endorsed by the Victory Fund and w... Politics Elections 2010 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:47:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Dana-Beyer-an-interview-with-out-trans-woman-running-for-Maryland-House-of-Delegates?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d16-An-interview-with-transgender-activist-Ethan-St-Pierre?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner Ethan St. Pierre is a transgender-rights activist and the founder and creator of TransFM International Broadcasting Network. He is also the coordinator of the International Transgender Day of Remembrance Web project. Here, he answers some qu... Event Legal News Organizations Employment Education Online Radio Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:09:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d16-An-interview-with-transgender-activist-Ethan-St-Pierre?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d15-TransFM-Internet-Radio-kicks-of-Transgender-Awareness-Week?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner Today — Sunday, November 15 — marks the start of Transgender Awareness Week, which will culminate on Friday, November 20, with the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, held every year on November 20. Some organizations may arr... Event News Organizations Education Online Radio Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:46:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d15-TransFM-Internet-Radio-kicks-of-Transgender-Awareness-Week?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Sylvia-Rivera-Law-Project-issues-statement-opposing-federal-hate-crimes-law?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner The Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP), named for civil rights pioneer Sylvia Rivera and working to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine their gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassmen... Legal Politics News Organizations Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:26:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Sylvia-Rivera-Law-Project-issues-statement-opposing-federal-hate-crimes-law?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Transgender-equality-moves-ahead-in-fits-and-starts?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner November has seen several advancements in transgender rights in various places in the United States. In addition to the much-publicized November 3 election in Kalamazoo, Mich., that resulted in the passage of Ordinance 1856, which grants LGBT peop... Legal Politics News Elections 2009 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:06:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Transgender-equality-moves-ahead-in-fits-and-starts?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Transgender-and-transsexual-issues-on-TruVue-Relationship-Radio-with-Roland-Hinds?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner Join author and relationship educator Roland Hinds today, Thursday, November 12, on Blog Talk Radio when his show, TruVue Relationship Radio, presents a segment on transgender and transsexual issues. Guests include Stephanie Brill, author of ... Event Books Gender Identity Transition Education Online Radio Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:24:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Transgender-and-transsexual-issues-on-TruVue-Relationship-Radio-with-Roland-Hinds?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Jan-Buterman-An-interview-with-Canadian-teacher-fired-for-transition?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner Jan Buterman, an Edmonton, Alberta, substitute teacher who filed a complaint with the Alberta Human Rights Commission after being fired from his position when he informed the Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools board of his intended transition fro... Coming Out Legal Gender Identity Employment Transition Education Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:43:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Jan-Buterman-An-interview-with-Canadian-teacher-fired-for-transition?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d9-HBO-to-develop-FTM-transsexual-drama-series?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner HBO is apparently jumping on the Chaz Bono bandwagon, with a new female-to-male drama series in the works. T “explores the gender transformation of a woman into a man,” according to Variety, and is the brainchild of married coupl... Chaz Bono Television Transition Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:50:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d9-HBO-to-develop-FTM-transsexual-drama-series?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Hank-Gilbert-Texas-candidate-for-governor-releases-transgenderinclusive-position-statement?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner Texas gubernatorial candidate Hank Gilbert released his position statement on LGBT issues on November 4, noting specific protections for transgender people. In fact, Gilbert’s support of transgender rights is almost overwhelming to som... Legal Politics News Elections 2010 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:03:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Hank-Gilbert-Texas-candidate-for-governor-releases-transgenderinclusive-position-statement?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Election-news-Pam-Bennett-comes-in-fourth-Kalamazoo-passes-LGBT-equality-ordinance?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner Pam Bennett, candidate for Aurora City Council At-Large in Colorado, came in fourth in field of six candidates for two open seats. The top two candidates, Bob FitzGerald and Barbara Cleland, received 23.02 percent of the vote and 18.69 percent res... Legal Politics News Relationships Elections 2009 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:44:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Election-news-Pam-Bennett-comes-in-fourth-Kalamazoo-passes-LGBT-equality-ordinance?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Kalamazoo-voters-to-decide-on-LGBT-equality-ordinance?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner Today, November 3, 2009, voters in Kalamazoo, Mich., will be deciding the fate of equal rights for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) people in their city. Ordinance 1856 was unanimously approved by the Kalamazoo City Council earlier ... Legal Politics News Employment Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:41:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Kalamazoo-voters-to-decide-on-LGBT-equality-ordinance?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Philadelphia-transgender-teen-alleges-harassment-in-youth-placement-facility?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner Lambda Legal, a national LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) civil rights organization, filed a complaint on October 27 with the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations on behalf of a 17-year-old transgender youth who claims that she was... Youth Legal News Organizations Gender Identity Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:04:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Philadelphia-transgender-teen-alleges-harassment-in-youth-placement-facility?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Jennifer-Elia-supports-Chaz-Bonobut-partners-go-through-a-transition-too?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner Many outlets, including US magazine, are reporting on Jennifer Elia’s support of her partner, Chaz Bono, during his transition from female to male. It’s fantastic that Elia is able to offer that support and stand beside him as he... Chaz Bono Sexual Orientation Relationships Transition Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:30:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Jennifer-Elia-supports-Chaz-Bonobut-partners-go-through-a-transition-too?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m10d31-The-Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show-time-for-Dr-FrankNFurter-again?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner It’s Halloween, which means that fans from ages 13-65 will be lined up at midnight at theaters around the country to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show, featuring everyone’s favorite “transvestite from the planet Transexual in the... Film Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:17:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12237-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner~y2009m10d31-The-Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show-time-for-Dr-FrankNFurter-again?cid=exrss-Transgender--Transsexual-Issues-Examiner