Kids Know Best?

Years ago a young prepubescent kid from Australia was allowed to undergo gender reassignment, beginning with HRT. The backlash was instant, and aggressive. A gay man wondered why we should allow a child to define their gender. I stated then, and still maintain, that kids know who they are far better than any adult looking on.  They know how they feel inside, before society has had the opportunity to convince them otherwise.  

An Amazing 4th For NYC!

Invasion of the Pines 2013

The 4th of the year is always my favorite because of the Invasion of the Pines -- best event of the year! But this year there is so much more to get excited about!

Misdemeanors And Other Absurdities

Arizona is trying to pass laws to prosecute transgender people's use of rest rooms, while a Mexican town bans mini-skirts for girls, and crossdressing. "Because, you know, gays."

My Award!

Brianna center, with Venus Demars and Shannon

It seems that I won a Trans Success award without knowing about it. Of course it was a year ago, but it's new because i only just found it a few days ago :)

So it gave me a chance to post something new on my site, which has been neglected of late.  But that will change in the coming weeks; I'm brimming with new article ideas.

Check out the award 

Rainbows of Change and Contradiction

When I arrived in India in July, I had no idea what to expect.  The city was Bangalore, and presented as much a sprawling modern city as an old world traditional Indian culture.

Got An Idea for a Workshop on Health?

The Minnesota Trans Health and Wellness Conference planning committee is seeking workshop, presentation, and film proposals for the 2013 Conference; the deadline is February 1, 2013, and the conference is in May 2013.

And We Keep Going Forward

HAVANA -- Adela Hernandez, a biologically male Cuban who has lived as a female since childhood, served two years in prison in the 1980s for "dangerousness" after her own family denounced her sexuality.

This month she made history by becoming the first known transgender person to hold public office in Cuba, winning election as a delegate to the municipal government of Caibarien in the central province of Villa Clara.