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  • Meet the Clit: NEWZ BOX!

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    In a totally random format, because I have to wash my pussy after he spent two days hiding in my neighbors’ garage (for realz). Did you know that the Jim Collins Foundations funds gender confirming surgeries for needy trans people? They do! You can submit a scholarship application or donate here. Via

  • Victory in NYC Birth Certificate Case

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    Trans man Louis Birney requested that the New York City Department of Health correct his birth certificate. When they refused, he took them to court. He won. From the Washington Post, emphasis mine: [In order to grant the correction] The Health Department called for more details on the “reconstruction procedure,” plus a psychiatric evaluation and…

  • Portrait of the Trans Woman as a Medicine Drawer

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    The other week I was looking at my medicine drawer. Certainly, I’m quite privileged in that I’ve had not one, but two different insurance plans in the past year. I’m not posting this to play Drug Olympics (certainly not on a weekday). What gave me pause was that all these bottles represent just five prescriptions–…

  • I’m back!

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    Four months after deciding to move back to the Midwest, things are finally taking shape. Our house is mostly unpacked, I’m somewhat used to my job, and our daughter has a grown up bed, courtesy of an IKEA road trip. Plus, it’s a bazillion degrees and sunny out, and we live well inland. Things are…

  • An Update of Sorts

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    I’m hoping to be back to posting soon. In the meantime, here’s what’s up: I’ve been back in Wisconsin since Christmas. I’m slowly adjusting to life working in the private sector. Things are good, although I’m still dealing with anxiety issues. It’ll take me a while to get into enough of a rhythm to make…

  • I Hate Everything, But This is Good News

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    I think I’m previously on record as really, really not being a fan of the Human Rights Campaign. I’m also not a fan of their Corporate Equality Index (CEI). It’s not that I have a problem with all corporations– I’m starting a job with one in a few weeks. It’s just that it’s going to…

  • For Jamie

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    [Trigger warning for suicide, homophobia, and transphobia] Note: I wrote this in October 2010. I’ve been sitting on it since then. With the Transgender Day of Remembrance coming up this Sunday, I feel like this is a good time to share it. I’m a survivor. I’m also not a therapist. It’s not in my interest…

  • Where the Hell I am

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    It’s been a couple of months since I posted at this blog. I think it’s time for an update. The past few months have been, um, amazing. My academic job has become increasingly, um, amazing. Everyone in my house took turns getting sick, which involved several trips to the ER, many roadtrips to Rochester, and…

  • How Many Lawnmowings for a Cunt?

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    NPR: Deb Barth is raking leaves for Lesley Jones. But Barth isn’t earning money for her yardwork, at least not in physical currency. She’s earning “time dollars” — for every two hours she spends doing odd jobs, she’ll earn a free visit with her doctor. Let’s see, figure $150 for an hour-long doctor’s visit (without…

  • NCAA Adopts Trans Policy

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    From NCAA.org: * A trans male (female to male) student-athlete who has received a medical exception for treatment with testosterone for gender transition may compete on a men’s team but is no longer eligible to compete on a women’s team without changing the team status to a mixed team. A mixed team is eligible only…