Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:04:30 -0500 http://ifge.org/ RSS Feed en-us http://ifge.org/images/logo.gif http://ifge.org/ office@ifge.org http://ifge.org/Article382.phtml Waltham, MA & Washington, D.C., January 5, 2009 - The Awards Committee of the International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) is proud to announce the 2009 Trinity Award recipients: Ms. Lisa Mottet, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Mr. Spencer Bergstedt, North Sound Law, P.S. Mr. Gunner Scott, Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition “The Trinity Awards honor our heroes: living transgender persons who have performed extraordinary acts of courage and love in service to the Transgender Community,” noted Yvonne Cook-Riley, Awards Committee Chair, “and this year’s winners exemplify those traits in every way,“ she continued. As in past years, the awards are to be given out at the upcoming 2009 IFGE Annual Conference, to be held at the Hilton Mark Plaza Hotel in Alexandria, Virginia from February 3-8, 2009. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:04:30 -0500 http://ifge.org/Article381.phtml TGSF will be having its Holiday party on Friday, December 19th, at 8:00 PM at the Blue Muse Restaurant, 370 Grove St., San Francisco (415)701-9888. Those of you who have been involved with TGSF for a long time will certainly remember The Blue Muse as the fine restaurant where we held our socials for many years. The restaurant closed several years ago, but the original owners recently reopened it in a new location. We are looking forward to seeing it once again. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:54:47 -0500 http://ifge.org/Article380.phtml Sweden: November 16, 2008 Transvestism, along with six other sexual behaviours, will be struck from Sweden’s official list of medical diagnoses starting on January 1st, 2009. The National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen) took the decision to declassify the behaviours as illnesses in order to avoid strengthening prejudices about them, said Lars-Erik Holm, Director General of Health and Welfare. “We don't want to contribute to certain sexual behaviours being thought of as diseases. These individuals’ sexual preferences have nothing to do with society,” he explained in the Dagens Nyheter (DN) newspaper. The other diagnoses which will soon disappear from the disease registry include fetishism, fetishistic transvestitism, sadomasochism, gender identity disorder in youth, and multiple disorders of sexual preferences. www.dn.se/DNet/jsp/polopoly.jsp?a=852616 www.thelocal.se/15728/20081117/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:59:39 -0500 http://ifge.org/Article379.phtml Mariette Pathy Allen is exhibiting her groundbreaking photography at the Brooklyn Museum for the show "Burning Down the House: Building a Feminist Art Collection" October 31 2008 - April 15, 2009 Watch her on YouTube remembering Felicity. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:46:37 -0500 http://ifge.org/Article378.phtml Saturday, November 15, 2008 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Wheelock College Brookline Campus 43 Hawes Street, Brookline MA This gathering features Dr. Nancy Orel, who authored one of the first studies on LGBT grandparents, plus opportunities to share resources and experiences, connect, learn and celebrate . . . and lunch too! Fee: $20 (free for those 75 and over) Please RSVP by November 10: RSVP@StonewallCommunities.com 617-369-9090 Lifelong Learning Institute at Wheelock College Central Boston Elder Services Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:29:17 -0400 http://ifge.org/Article377.phtml September 19, 2008 WASHINGTON, DC -- Today a federal judge ruled that the Library of Congress illegally discriminated against a Special Forces veteran when she was denied a job after announcing her intention to transition from male to female. In a groundbreaking decision, the court ruled that discriminating against someone for changing genders is sex discrimination under federal law. “It is especially gratifying that the court has ruled that discriminating against someone for transitioning is illegal,” said Diane Schroer, the plaintiff in the case. “I knew all along that the 25 years of experience I gained defending our country didn’t disappear when I transitioned, so it was hard to understand why I was being turned down for a job doing what I do best just because I’m transgender. It is tremendously gratifying to have your faith in this country, and what is fundamentally right and fair, be reaffirmed.” Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:01:14 -0400 http://ifge.org/Article376.phtml The IFGE Awards Committee is seeking your help in searching for candidates for the 2009 the Trinity Award. These awards will be presented during the 23rd Annual IFGE Convention to be held in Alexandria VA (South of Washington DC), February 4 to February 8, 2009 at the Alexandria Hilton, Mark Center (by Old Town), Alexandria VA USA. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:47:31 -0400 http://ifge.org/Article375.phtml Annapolis, Md. – In a one paragraph order issued Tuesday (September 8, 2008), the Maryland Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a challenge to a referendum that attempted to block a unanimously enacted transgender protection law. “We’re pleased with this victory. The court ruled in our favor in our challenge to this improper referendum,” said Natalie Chin, Staff Attorney at Lambda Legal. “Though the order was brief we feel confident that we’ve stopped this referendum from being on November’s ballot.” The court indicated that they will be releasing an opinion at a later time. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:44:20 -0400 http://ifge.org/Article374.phtml The Fantasia Fair Planning Committee will be awarding several scholarships to the 34th annual Fantasia Fair in historic Provincetown, Massachusetts from October 19 through October 26, 2008. Recipients awarded full scholarships will receive free tuition to the Fair, including all seminars, workshops, and events, daily lunches, and shared room accommodations for seven nights. Partial scholarships are also available as well as the "Dottie Laing Scholarship" for couples with a transgender partner. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:49:41 -0400 http://ifge.org/Article373.phtml In keeping with its theme "Toward a Greater Diversity", the IFGE Annual conference has successfully engaged many leaders and champions for the FTM community to take part in its 23rd Annual Conference. The conference, which runs from Monday, March 31, 2008, to Saturday, April 5, 2008, is being held in Tucson, Arizona at the Doubletree Reid Park Hotel. Wingspan's Southern Arizona Gender Alliance (SAGA) is the local host committee. Past conferences have been decidedly transfeminine-oriented, but organizers made concerted outreach efforts for 2008 to transgender men, as well as people of color and allies of all ages, to ensure a broad range of issues, identities, and dialogues are represented in Tucson. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:42:27 -0500 http://ifge.org/Article372.phtml Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:27:34 -0500 http://ifge.org/Article371.phtml The Colorado Gold Rush Celebrates its 10th Annual Transgender Conference at the Adams Mark Hotel downtown Denver February 21st thru February 24th. Over 40 workshops of information for all. Keynote Speakers are: Kelley Winters, Ryan Sallans, Jennifer Boylan and Margaret Stumpp. www.gicofcolo.org Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:22:01 -0500 http://ifge.org/Article370.phtml by Monica Roberts from the TransGriot Blog http://transgriot.blogspot.com "The Human Rights Campaign salutes the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His courageous leadership continues to inspire us in our work to fully realize his vision of fairness and justice for all people. This weekend, the GLBT community joins the rest of the world in remembering the great work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose life helped move our country closer to realizing the true meaning of "equality for all". As we remember Dr. King, let's reflect upon our solidarity with the continued fight for civil rights and equal opportunity for all Americans." That was a statement from HRC's Joe Solmonese about King Day. The last organization that needs to part their lips and try to lay claim to the MLK legacy is the Human Rights Campaign. When it comes to transgender Americans, their actions are more akin to segregationists such as George Wallace and Strom Thurmond than Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:31:53 -0500 http://ifge.org/Article369.phtml Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights Program Human Rights Watch (New York Office) Deadline for applications: February 25, 2008 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:02:45 -0500 http://ifge.org/Article368.phtml Patricia Murphy (photos), a 39 year old Albuqurque NM resident, was shot 3 times in Albuquerque's first murder of 2008. Patricia was a prominent drag performer in the New Mexico area. Dana Madsen is being held in lieu of a million dollar cash bond in the murder. The story was reported January 12th in the Albuquerque Tribune, and was also reported on 365gay.com. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:04:46 -0500 http://ifge.org/Article367.phtml www.trans-ser.com Tran-Ser est? estrenando Nuevo software para hacer nuestra p?gina m?s din?mica. Puedes comentar todas las p?ginas, recomendar contenido a tus amig@s y *crear tu propio blog *con fotos y videos de YouTube. Registrandote aqu?: www.trans-ser.com/user/register Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:42:59 -0500 http://ifge.org/Article364.phtml If you are a veteran or active duty person who identifies as being transgender, the Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA) would like you to take our survey. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:22:10 -0500 http://ifge.org/Article362.phtml Originally appeared in Transgender Tapestry #113, Winter 2007. by Denise Leclair There has been a running joke in the comic strip “Peanuts” for the last 55 years. Every year, Lucy offers to hold a football so Charlie Brown can kick it. Every year, Charlie Brown runs to kick the football. And every year, Lucy yanks it away at the last moment. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:59:46 -0500 http://ifge.org/Article361.phtml Check out our bookstore, tons of new titles have been added for your enjoyment! Newest additions are: Identity Envy Wanting to Be Who We're Not Creative Nonfiction by Queer Writers Edited by Jim Tushinski, Jim Van Buskirk and James C. Hormel And:Transvestites: The Erotic Drive To Cross Dress (1910) by Magnus Hirschfeld - translated by Michael A. Lombardi Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:06:33 -0500 http://ifge.org/Article360.phtml Originally appeared in Transgender Tapestry #113, Winter 2007. by Denise Leclair 1960 Virginia Prince publishes the first issue of "Transvestia." Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:29:13 -0500 http://ifge.org/Article358.phtml Beauty and the Beach, the 21st Annual Crossdresser's Getaway Weekend will be held at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware from October 29 to November 2, 2008! For more information including packages and early registration discounts check the Beauty and the Beach website. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:01:22 -0500 http://ifge.org/Article357.phtml A Mother?s Journey by Tina M. This Story Originally appeared in Transgender Tapestry #112, Summer 2007. In 1997 at the age of 47, when my arms were no longer long enough to assist me in being able to see up close anymore, I broke down and bought my first set of ?cheaters.? Since that time, I, like many others my age, depend on these assistive devices to be able to see up close. I hate this fact, and often wish that there would be a way, short of surgery,to be able to see clearly again without these annoying glasses perched on my nose. Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:03:24 -0500 http://ifge.org/Article354.phtml By Monica F. Helms Veterans Day is one the three most important days in this country when it comes to patriotism and pride. At the eleventh minute, of the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, we start the day honoring all the veterans who have served this country, both in peace and in war. Today, we have 26 million military veterans in America, but sadly, we lose 1500 WWII each day and a similar number of Korean War veterans as well. Soon, the Vietnam War veterans will pass away in similar numbers. Sun, 11 Nov 2007 22:35:57 -0500 http://ifge.org/Article353.phtml Vigil and Speak-Out, preceded by Town Hall Meeting, on Sunday, Nov 18 On Sunday November 18, Boston's transgender community, with family, friends and allies, will gather at the Arlington Street Church to remember and honor transgender victims of violence. The Remembrance observance will be preceded by an afternoon Town Hall Meeting conducted by the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC). Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:04:12 -0500 http://ifge.org/Article352.phtml Tiffany Club of New England's 28th annual "First Event 2008 Transgender Conference", to be held January 16 to the 20th 2008 at the Boston Marriott Peabody in Peabody, Massachusetts, seeks presenters for workshops and seminars of interest to the transgender community. Single page proposals are needed by November 1, 2007 for inclusion. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 14:59:30 -0400