Author: kate
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On Privacy on Cyber-Enabled Violence
[Trigger warning for rape, stalking, and other violence] You might have heard that a cisgender attendee of the Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival posted pictures of trans women who attended this year’s festival, along with various personal tidbits that she was able to dig up. She also floated the idea of starting a website devoted to…
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On Writing
[Trigger warning for depression and anxiety] Dear The Internet, It’s quite possible that you’ll notice a continued drop-off in my posting here (and at Shakesville) over the next month or so. I’m not abandoning the Internet (like it would exist without me, right?) or my fundraising, but merely making a more concerted effort to deal…
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MtF Confession
I can’t watch documentaries on trans* people without crying and/or getting angry. Last night, ABC’s Primetime Nightline was about trans* kids. You’ll have to Google it, because I didn’t make it past the 30 second mark. The host opened with something along the lines of ‘J. Crew! Did you see J. Crew!’ and went on…
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What I’m Reading ATM
Earlier this month, Cathy Brennan and Elizabeth Hungerford submitted a brief to the United Nations alleging that trans* rights were a major threat to (cis) women’s rights. Last week, Beth Elliott (of Beth Elliot fame) wrote [TW: Rape, Transphobia] a response. I recommend reading the whole thing– it’s a wonderful evisceration of the standard arguments…
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I’m an Airplane, Bitchez!
[Trigger warning for anxiety] At some point, I’m going to write a length post about both how trans*ness intersects with my mental health and how society devalues care for mental illness. However, I’m out of Ativan, so that’s not going to happen. Instead, a pair of observations: If you ever run out of anxiety medication,…
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MtF Confession
Over a decade ago (before I came out), the day my hair was long enough to pull back into a ponytail (or pony nub) was one of the highlights of the year. Now, 19 times out of 20, my having a ponytail means that FFS I’ve got yet another thing to take care of.
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Meet the Clit
After a few days in the Adirondacks, rummaging through robber barons’ bookshelves, I’m somewhat refreshed. Here’s some things I’ve been reading to get the bad taste out of my mouth: -Monica Roberts has a post up about silicone pumping amongst trans* women of color. It’s partly in response to this recent story from The New…
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MOAR THX
Thank you again for all the recent donations. I’d say your premiums are in the mail, but I don’t have anything to offer ATM. In any case, when I get back from my whiskey and Ativan fueled vacation, I’ll be using the substantial amount of money I’ve raised to start electrolysis during days off from…
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Update
Including the latest generous donation, I’m now up to $1600! Yay for everybody! Thank you! EXCLAMATION POINT! My life promises to be hectic as always in the coming month, but you should be on the lookout for: -Me asking you if you’d like to contribute a guest post -My explaining to the uninitiated how one…
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A note!
When I started this project, I was hoping it was something that I could spent a bit of time with each day, constantly making progress. To an extent, that’s happening. Lots of people are commenting in some of the threads. While donations are down after a phenomenal opening-week surge, they’re still trickling in. Still, I…