Powered by Max Banner Ads Tomboy identities – a strictly temporary diversion only! by Alex Drummond When David Beckham revealed that his wife Victoria was expecting a baby girl, he explained that they had already painted the room in pink and lilac in preparation and that Victoria was looking forward to buying lots of pretty clothes for her. The poor kid hadn’t even been born... 

The Impossible World of Trans Dating and Relationships by Tara McKenzie Allison, Esq. Of late, I have had reason to reflect upon the difficulties that trans‐women have when it comes to establishing and maintaining relationships. While all the difficulties that can be found in traditional dating and relationships exist, there are also many more that arise for someone who is transgender. What am I... 

Thirty Years and Still Dropping the T by Tara McKenzie Allison The theme of Pride this year is “30 Years of Pride,” which celebrates the 30th anniversary of Stonewall Columbus Pride Holiday. The Stonewall Center of Columbus, of course, is named after the riots at the Stonewall Inn, in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York City, in June of 1969. Those riots are considered the beginning... 

Dear Governor Kasich, you left off the “T”! by Tara McKenzie Allison Outgoing governor Ted Strickland’s Executive Order 2007-10S, which protected LGBT state employees, expired when he left office. In late January, Ohio’s new Republican Governor Kasich, finally issued his own version of an order protecting LGB state employees (Executive Order 2011-05K), but his version omitted gender expression... 

10 IMPORTANT TRANSGENDER TRENDS IN ‘10 by Dr. Sherman Leis Dr. Sherman Leis, founder of The Philadelphia Center for Transgender Surgery, a preeminent resource for transgender surgery and medical support in the United States, believes that 2010 was a watershed year for the transgender community. Although still a long way from becoming totally accepted within the multi-cultural fabric that is our... 

Jumping Through Healthcare Hoops by Tara McKenzie Allison Every month, I am tasked with putting pencil to paper (or fingers to keyboard), to write an article related to the theme for that particular month’s issue. Last month’s theme was politics; this month’s theme is healthcare. It often takes a bit for my creative juices to make the connection between the monthly theme and the transgender perspective... 

Vote to Prevent Adult “Bullying” by Tara McKenzie Alison I watched a story on the national news the other evening about “bullying.” Bullying is a behavior wherein one or more individuals, operating from a position of strength, abuses or mistreats another weaker person, for no other reason than hate or animosity. The story described a school anti-bullying program that focuses not only on teaching... 

Switching on the “Shopping Gene”” by Tara McKenzie Allison, Esq. My girlfriend, Laura, who lives in that forsaken land to the north of us, visited Stephanie and me for yet another weekend of fun. Among our weekend activities, I can almost always count on Laura’s eager participation in a day of shopping. It’s no great secret; I love to shop. I’m not talking about the quick trip to the... 

Reducing the “Threat Level” of Passports by Tara Allison With all of the increased security that we face, a trip through an airport can become a dreaded ordeal, for even the most seasoned of travelers. Increased scrutiny of our travel documents, our persons, and our possessions can be embarrassing, time-consuming and absolutely maddening. Few people look forward, with great glee, to the gauntlet... 

TRANSPICUOUS – July 2010 Does Size Matter? by Tara Allison, ESQ. When it comes to “coming out,” how does the size of the town in which you live affect your decision? Does size matter? My girlfriend, Stephanie, grew up in the small town of Winchester, Kentucky – population around 17,000. All of her close and extended family and all of her friends live in (and around) Winchester. She completed...