It’s International Transgender Day of Visibility so I share my story of being invisible.
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Accept yourself as you are – create yourself as you desire.
It’s International Transgender Day of Visibility so I share my story of being invisible.
Support Jessie Gender here: https://www.patreon.com/jessiegender
How two teenagers planned the murder of Brianna Ghey.
Brianna Ghey murder: Moment teenage killers Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe arrested
Brianna Ghey: Teenage killers sentenced to life for murder | BBC News
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I am often asked by my members and friends, âwhat can I do right now to stop the spread of hate that is so pervasive in American politics today?â. While itâs great to march or protest, the fact remains many of us donât wish to out ourselves in that way.
Yet, we also want to do what we can to support trans rights, and simply prevent the relentless onslaught on gender issues that seems to be a part of life in America today. My response is usually the same. Vote.
However, thereâs only the opportunity to vote every couple of years and for some people it can seem a pointless exercise, particularly if you live in a state that is overwhelmingly controlled by the Republican party. Today I have a simple recipe for people wanting to make a difference. Here are three simple things that you can do that will help. In suggesting these initiatives I would remind my friends that this is a long game. It took a long time to win the freedoms we have achieved so far, and it may take a long time to protect them.
Continue reading “The three things you can do right now to advance transgender rights.”Zoe Bee explains how Parents Rights have become a trans battleground.
You can support Zoe by using her Patreon! †https://www.patreon.com/zoe_bee
@gloria_swansong #stitch with @mags_a_million Letâs clear the air on what Transgender means and what the movement is all about. #trans #transnonbinary #transhistory #lgbtqeducation ⏠original sound – Gloria_Swansong
Letâs clear the air on what Transgender means and what the movement is all about.
Transgender is about transversing genders, spanning the space between male and female. It is a broad term and doesn’t specifically define one gender expression.
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I usually enjoy my morning tea after a short yoga work out, while I read the headlines on my tablet. Yet this week all I seem to be inundated with in my news feed is the news that some US states are legislating against drag shows and emulating such countries as Uganda in their headlong run toward transphobia. It seems an odd choice for a country claiming to be forward thinking.
âHonestly,â I said as Sebastian poured another cup, âthese cucks will stop at nothing!â
âWhatâs that?â asked Sebastian.
âWell, that ridiculous man DeSantis claims heâs going to save our kids from raging queens. But Iâve never heard of any drag performers ever doing anything to a child?â
âThat would be because they donât do anything to children. Itâs the old trick, invent a problem and then offer a solution and claim youâre the only person that can fix it,â said Sebastian.
âSo, how many drag queens do abuse children?â I asked. âI usually attend drag shows that are charity events raising money for good causes. I canât remember ever seeing anything that has anything to do with abusing children. You’d think I’d notice.â
âThat would be because itâs nonsense. Fortunately here in Canada we donât get sucked into that sort of thing. Iâd be very curious to know just how many drag shows Ron Desantis has been to, as a point of interest,â said Sebastian.
âWell, he does look like a boyfriend I had at university. An odd chap. Ate my panties,â I said remembering an incident unsuitable to repeated here. My memory is a little hazy, but I do remember him being quite embarrassed at the Emergency Department in the hospital. It was a wild time.
âWhat an odd thing to do,â commented Sebastian.
âIt takes all sorts,â I replied. âNearly choked on them, as I remember.â
I poured more tea.
âBut even so, how does this have anything to do with the transgender community? Donât these people realise drag and transgenderism are two entirely different things?â I persisted.
âFiona,â replied Sebastian, âyou canât expect these people to think about these things rationally. Itâs quite literally beyond them. They have no experience of what theyâre talking about, and itâs just about getting cheap votes. Of course, itâs easy to say âWeâre going to save all these children!â when in fact none are in any way under threat. And if youâre against their ridiculous legislation you look like you donât care about children.â
âBut look at my members,â I responded. âMost of them have children. You couldnât find a nicer and more caring group of people.â
âI know,â said Sebastian. âThese people appeal to the most frightened and weak members of society. They look for people who are easily influenced. IF they can convince them thereâs a problem, then they can set themselves up as the solution. It appeals to many weak minded people. Thereâs no point trying to argue with them. Thereâs nothing you can possibly suggest that will make them turn around and say, âOh yes, youâre right, Fiona!â No, theyâre just frightened little people living very sad lives. And that is exactly who a fascist like DeSantis is reaching out to.â
âIt seems very sad. And they will end up with blood on their hands, because good people wonât get the gender affirming care they need. But, I guess they donât care about the kids who die because theyâre denied gender affirming care. I guess theyâre the wrong kind of kids, right?â
âThatâs about the size of it,â said Sebastian.
What a world we live in. Fortunately there is such a thing as a vote. If you live in the southern US be sure to see you are properly registered so that when the time comes we can vote these fascist ding dongs out. Of course, Canadians like myself watch the likes of DeSantis with a sense of bemused amazement. He simply couldn’t even get elected to a school board in this country. At least these idiots make us look good.
âSo, what are you up to this weekend,â I asked Sebastian feeling the need to change the subject.
âBernard is taking Rainbow and I sailing,â he replied. âPoor Rainbow. Sheâs a struggling student now. She had to sell the watch she got off our grand father on his death bed. She needs cash to get through this month.â
âOh dear,â I replied.
âYes,â sighed Sebastian. âApparently he put up a hell of a struggle but she got it in the end.â
I felt this was an awkward subject but continued, âShe always said he was a bit of a tight wad. Though he did have a soft spot for her, as I understand it.â
âOh yes. Rainbow told me that if she buttered him up, heâd always end up splashing out.â
âGood grief,â I replied.
But thatâs not the main reason Iâm writing. I just thought Iâd let you k now I have a wonderful offer running on Patreon at present. If you become a Unicorn member through my Patreon membership and stay on for three months you get a delightful cup. Something to press to your lips every morning, to remind you of me. I know youâll love it.
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Fiona
Become a Patron!Today we’re discussing the proposed change to the UK Equality Act and how absurd and unworkable it is, as well as the unignorable link between gender critical activism and white nationalism.
Please consider making a donation to Gendered Intelligence, a trans-led and trans involved grassroots UK organisation with three key departments. One provides education and training for professionals, organisations, schools, colleges and other educational settings. Another department runs a number of youth and community services where young gender variant people can meet, socialise and learn as well as get 1 to 1 support from a trans youth worker.
The third GI department focuses on Public Engagement, running campaigns that challenge misinformation, provide consultations and interviews and more. https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/su…
From time to time I like to draw attention to the people out there who are really making a difference for anyone who considers themselves trans. Zooey is one of the finest of us.
You can learn about Zooey here – https://www.zooeyzephyr.com/
Regardless of your political stance, it is up to us to support our sisters who achieve public office, as they are our voice in the corridors of power. If you’re a US resident and can help Zooey she is one of several emerging voices that can help us. It’s a great way to help all your sisters.
You can support her work here – https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mastodonforzooeyandmissouladems I encourage you to get behind her in true Fiona Dobson style and give her something to smile about. When I mentioned that to Sylvester he made some lewd suggestion. He really can be quite coarse at times!
My support for Zooey is not only a salute to her courage, it is also a reminder that rights are not given. They are won. Zooey is out there winning battles daily and it’s a never ending task. She deserves our support.
So, if you have a spare dollar be smart, make a difference and let’s give Zooey one.
âIf you are forcing a trans child to go through puberty when they are trans, that is tantamount to torture, and this body should be ashamed,â Zephyr said during her speech on the amendments on Tuesday. âThe only thing I will say is if you vote yes on this bill and yes on these amendments I hope the next time thereâs an invocation when you bow your heads in prayer, you see the blood on your hands.â
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So, what do you think of ‘Western Civilisation’?
And when some douche says, “Oh, I think that might be a good idea…”
We say, “Actually, I think the idea of a drag club on Davie Street is a way better idea!”
You’re going to love this video from Contrapoints. If you have doubts about post modern neo-marxism, or maybe just need time to adjust your klan hood, you’re going to have fun with this. Now, get your corn dog out and watch this.
Fiona
Mid Vermont Christian School (MVCS)
In a recent CNN report Mid Vermont Christian school took a distinctly unchristian perspective on sport by refusing to play against a team with a trans student on the team.
If you wish you can read about the story here – https://www.cnn.com/…/vermont-basketball…/index.html
While this kind of discrimination is both unchristian and indefensible one shouldn’t allow one’s anger to cloud vision. We are trans, and we are not reactionary. As such we should use the existing avenues of reporting to overcome these hurdles. It would be wrong not to work through the processes of registering our complaint. I will detail the process below to help, if you want a little help to take a stand on this issue.
Read more: When teachers teach by bad example. Continue reading “When teachers teach by bad example.”Nebraska’s Republican Party chooses persecuting children over policy. Acting on voters priorities? Not a chance.
Become a Patron!Ellen M said a few words at Brianna’s vigil in Newcastle, in the UK. Her words are wise, powerful and moving. If you’re as upset as I am about this, then don’t be backwards in coming forward and supporting Trans youth with BE: Trans Support. Here’s a transcript of her words. If you’re on Mastodon you can follow her at EllenM@samarcand@lgbtqia.space
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Tonight I spoke at the Newcastle vigil for #BriannaGhey as a spokesperson for Be:Trans Support. It was emotional and there was an excellent turnout of both trans people and cis allies. There were some excellent speeches from a wide variety of people – some angry and political, others talking about their feelings. I spoke to some people who were around the same age as Brianna and it filled my heart with joy to see such kind, caring and loving young people. It really gives me hope for the future.
This is what I said:
The death of Brianna Ghey has struck to the very heart of the trans community in the UK. From all reports, she was a strong young woman, who was loved and supported by a family proud of her transness. She was caring and loving to those around her, helping other young trans people with their transition even while fighting for her own right to live her life.
We are upset. We are scared. We are angry. Feelings which are legitimate and understandable.
That it appears that she was killed by two of her contemporaries carries its own horror. It is said that children are our hope for the future but that cannot be taken for granted. Cycles of bigotry fuel themselves – but so does love.
What we need now is to channel our fear and anger into positivity. Let it make us stronger and tell those who oppose us, those who belittle us and those who would legislate us out of existence that they will never stop us.
We need to follow Briannaâs example and reach out to others, to come together and care for and support each other. To take the anger, loss, confusion and fear we feel now and turn it into fuel for the engine of love.
What I would like you to do now is to turn to a stranger next to you and â with their consent â hug them and then tell them that you love them and you stand with them.
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We lost one of our little sisters this week. This is why we need to create more understanding around trans youth.
My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and all who feel this sad loss. For a detailed posting about this see ‘Behind The Scenes‘.
The police have yet to call this a hate crime.
FD
Become a Patron!It’s important to plan your vote day. What time are you voting? Are you bringing friends? Do you have a bottle of water or a coffee if you have to stand in line?
Remember – there are some states that would rather have a dead teenager than a trans teenager.
For years people have used coded messages to convey hidden meanings. They do so to garner support from others who can read those messages. It signals that we are stronger together, and that we are not alone.
I lived in South Africa during the apartheid years. Seeing many different ways in which an authoritarian was resisted opened my eyes to the importance of daily conscious energy to progressively move the margins of society in the direction needed. Itâs rarely a cataclysmic shift that makes a difference. Revolutions are, by definition, out of the ordinary. To shift the zeitgeist one has to do so a fraction of an inch at a time. Everyday. Never giving up.
As distasteful as it sounds we see alliance displays very clearly when watching MAGA crowds. Yes, I know â just try to hold onto your lunch. Whether itâs the red ball cap, the simple letter âQâ or a single finger raised in a one arm salute, you can witness non-verbal messaging at play. Now, I donât counsel watching any MAGA rallies. If I want to watch a bunch of losers displaying their failed understanding of politics I need only look at some January 6th footage from the Capitol. I try to avoid doing so within half an hour of eating. But hyperbole aside, these methods of unifying support are often very effective. In the case of large crowds itâs all rather moronic, a little like believing a message gets better by shouting it louder. Natalie Wynn describes this very well in one of her videos HERE.
For a smaller group, a minority for example such as trans people, being able to identify our own supporters and allies is important. Imagine being lost in a crowd, possibly hostile, and having no idea who oneâs allies are. Perhaps itâs everyone around you â or perhaps none. For this reason I am a strong proponent of carrying symbols that convey support for trans, bi and LGBTQ values. I show my colors, as it were. I also know that while not everyone will recognise my message, many people who are aligned with me will recognise the symbols and take some comfort from them.
The idea of this is not to provoke. Itâs to signal to allies, âYes, I am here.â Not everyone needs to be a Valkyrie or social justice warrior. My intention is not to create a combative atmosphere â something that does nothing o appeal to the feminine side of my personality. Iâd rather bring change through quietly reasoned self awareness of what is morally right. Gently assuring our sisters and friends, these are my choices and I am unashamed of them is important.
With that in mind, especially as we move toward election cycles I do suggest members actively âflagâ themselves. This can take the form of a simple button, a tee shirt or even the simple color choice in an outfit. Itâs true that some people may see such signals and take them to be provocative, however if thatâs the case youâve just forced a bigot to reveal themselves, which is better than not knowing who the bigot in a party is.
With his in mind Iâve got a special page on my site with a few ideas for some subtle and other not so subtle trans supporting ideas. My personal favorite is a button saying â404 Error – Gender Not Foundâ.
Check it out and perhaps you can adopt one or two of the ideas.
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Fiona
Grab a piña colada and sing along…
— Eric Champnella (@champnella) August 15, 2022
NO ESCAPE (THE TRUMP PRISON SONG) pic.twitter.com/NSQXHkjlVl
Here’s a quick flashback to when Trump was doing his campaigning and participating in his debates with Hilary Clinton, before he got too scared of being shown up by a woman. You may enjoy this retrospective. Read the story from October 2016 HERE.
Just a quick reminder – Trump’s policies toward the trans community set us back decades. As we approach another electoral landmark it’s important to make sure you are registered and prepared to vote your conscience. For most trans brothers and sisters this is for a more liberal option than that offered by the Republican Party. With a Senate that is prepared to impose morally reprehensible limits on the rights of women, we know very well who they will turn on next. At a time when trans rights are being rolled back at local, state and federal levels it’s more important than ever to be properly prepared to vote and make your voice heard. We need this for ourselves and our LGBTQ friends. Don’t forget to register and make sure your vote is going to count.
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Fiona