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more about #transgender more comments β SlayBelle: While traveling on the train in India, a group of hijras wandered (loose term here, given how packed it was) the aisles asking for money. Apparently i... more » jenrobe: I'm so glad you're running these photos. Waria occupy a strange place in society. They're accepted as entertainers and, in Bugis culture, as priests o... more » Meglantine: I was trying to figure what was bothering me more: the awkward lighting on her face or that weird prosthetic nose about to go on it. Then two and two ... more » 100flowers: Oh it's Yogya! My other home. Jezzy, after the morning I've just had, you can't imagine how nice it is to see this. It's also lovely to read of som... more » Kivrin: Man, I really don't understand religiosity*, but I am fascinated by the nature/nurture aspects of it. I am one of those people who just does not need... more » JerkoftheMonth is changing her name!: Haha, it does not really surprise me that Germans don't like 30 Rock. Having seen some weird (really really weird!) shit on their television, it seems... more » bookling: Ugh, that first story reminds me of when I was in high school and during Christmas break a bunch of my friends decided to have a huge party with 20+ p... more » cirocco: But Kelly Brownell from Yale University says, "by their logic, you can spray vitamins on a pile of leaves, and it will boost immunity." I like how Br... more » saralegal21: Dear Harvard: If you want to learn about the plight of urban life, maybe you should roll down here to Baltimore and see it in person instead of watch... more » mbot says Spock yeah!: The Wire is a totally legit subject for a seminar-long course. And the more people who see the show-- especially young people with all the advantages... more » sandie75: I think the school is completely within their rights to enforce their "code of conduct" policy. These are not regular students, in which case this pu... more » sportz.star: Dear Public School, While the law may, in some instances, give you power beyond your four walls, barring kids from positive, regulated activities for... more » denna: Sigh, and I thought the class I'm taking next semester on Gender and Buffy the Vampire Slayer was awesome. Way to be a one-upper, Harvard. #teens more » BuffySummers: I'm kind of inclined to agree with the girls that this isn't really the school's jurisdiction. It is, however, a huge fail on the part of their parent... more » bibomaco: Students can do whatever they feel like doing during their spare time and outside school property. Since when can schools micromanage everyone's life?... more » -
#lovemarriage
A (Chat) Room Of One's Own For India's "Third Sex"
In Tamil, "Thirunangai", means "most respectful woman." Which is still a distant hope for India's "third sex." But the world's first transsexual marriage site is hoping to change that. More » -
#leftovers
Teens Sue Over Fallout From Sexy Pics β’ Harvard To Offer Class On The Wire
β’ Two teens from Indiana have brought a lawsuit against their school after they were barred from participating in school activities following the discovery of some racy pictures they posted on MySpace. β’ More » -
#royallyawesome
William And Mary Elects First Transgender Homecoming Queen
The College of William And Mary elected junior Jessee Vasold as its homecoming queen yesterday, making Vasold the first transgender homecoming queen in the school's history. The reaction has been positive, Vasold says: "I've only had people congratulating me." [FlatHatNews] More » -
#partypolitics
House Passes Sexual Orientation Update To Hate Crimes Bill
Let's start with the good news: the House of Representatives voted broaden the scope of existing laws to include sexual orientation as a federal hate crime. The bill passed 281 to 146. However, the comments from the opposition are revealing. More » -
#genderbehindbars
Where Should Jails House A Transsexual Prisoner?
A British judge has ruled that a transsexual prisoner must be transferred to a women's prison so she can complete her surgical transition. Making things a little more complicated is the fact that she's in jail for raping a woman. More » -
#transcendent
Indian City To Host Transgender Beauty Pageant
Chennai, India will host the first Miss India pageant for transgender people. The pageant will award prizes for Miss Beautiful Hair, Miss Beautiful Eyes and Miss Beautiful Skin, and "people from different walks of life" will judge. [Times of India] -
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#pride
Pride Around The World
This weekend, LGBT Pride parades and festivals took place across the world. Ahead, a collection of images from celebrations in several countries. More » -
#leftovers
Capulet Balcony Cleared For Modern Weddings β’ Iranian Candidate Voices Support For Women's Rights
β’ The city of Verona has opened up the balcony where Juliet once pined for Romeo to modern lovers as a venue for weddings. Of course, the iconic setting comes at a steep price. β’Β More » -
#leftovers
Roxana Saberi Released From Iran β’ Transgender Woman's Marriage To Man Nullified
β’ American journalist Roxana Saberi arrived in Austria today and reunited with her parents after being released from prison in Iran. Her jail term was reduced to a two-year suspended sentence. β’ More » -
#bodilychoices
17 Year-Old Granted Permission For Double Mastectomy
The Family Court in Australia has granted a female-to-male transgender 17-year-old permission to have his breasts removed. Unsurprisingly, the case is not without controversy. More » -
#justiceforall
Murderer Gets Life For Killing Transgender Woman
In a historic decision, Allen Andrade has been convicted of first-degree murder and a hate crime for his killing of 18-year-old transgender woman Angela Zapata (at left, her family reacts to the trial). More » -
#hatecrimes
Firsts: Hate Crime Law Applied To Transgender Murder In Colorado
Allen Andrade is accused of beating an 18-year-old transgender woman to death with a fire extinguisher, saying, "gay things need to die." The defense argues she tricked him by claiming to be a woman. More » -
#leftovers
Japanese Students Form "Miscarriage Club" β’Β Virginia Madsen Supports Ski-Jumping
β’ A group of junior high students in Japan formed a "Miscarriage Club" to harass their pregnant teacher, who they accused of playing favorites. β’ More » -
#tyrant
Former Top Model Isis Gets Sex Change, Engaged
Isis King, ANTM's first transgendered contestant, will appear on Tyra on Monday to discuss her sex reassignment surgery. During the show, her boyfriend of three years asks her to marry him. Video after the jump. More »
