Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:49:41 -0400 http://www.ifge.org/ RSS Feed en-us http://www.ifge.org/images/logo.gif http://www.ifge.org/ office@ifge.org http://www.ifge.org/Article374.phtml The Fantasia Fair Planning Committee will be awarding several scholarships to the 34th annual Fantasia Fair in historic Provincetown, Massachusetts from October 19 through October 26, 2008. Recipients awarded full scholarships will receive free tuition to the Fair, including all seminars, workshops, and events, daily lunches, and shared room accommodations for seven nights. Partial scholarships are also available as well as the "Dottie Laing Scholarship" for couples with a transgender partner. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:49:41 -0400 http://www.ifge.org/Article373.phtml In keeping with its theme "Toward a Greater Diversity", the IFGE Annual conference has successfully engaged many leaders and champions for the FTM community to take part in its 23rd Annual Conference. The conference, which runs from Monday, March 31, 2008, to Saturday, April 5, 2008, is being held in Tucson, Arizona at the Doubletree Reid Park Hotel. Wingspan's Southern Arizona Gender Alliance (SAGA) is the local host committee. Past conferences have been decidedly transfeminine-oriented, but organizers made concerted outreach efforts for 2008 to transgender men, as well as people of color and allies of all ages, to ensure a broad range of issues, identities, and dialogues are represented in Tucson. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:42:27 -0500 http://www.ifge.org/Article372.phtml Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:27:34 -0500 http://www.ifge.org/Article371.phtml The Colorado Gold Rush Celebrates its 10th Annual Transgender Conference at the Adams Mark Hotel downtown Denver February 21st thru February 24th. Over 40 workshops of information for all. Keynote Speakers are: Kelley Winters, Ryan Sallans, Jennifer Boylan and Margaret Stumpp. www.gicofcolo.org Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:22:01 -0500 http://www.ifge.org/Article370.phtml by Monica Roberts from the TransGriot Blog http://transgriot.blogspot.com "The Human Rights Campaign salutes the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His courageous leadership continues to inspire us in our work to fully realize his vision of fairness and justice for all people. This weekend, the GLBT community joins the rest of the world in remembering the great work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose life helped move our country closer to realizing the true meaning of "equality for all". As we remember Dr. King, let's reflect upon our solidarity with the continued fight for civil rights and equal opportunity for all Americans." That was a statement from HRC's Joe Solmonese about King Day. The last organization that needs to part their lips and try to lay claim to the MLK legacy is the Human Rights Campaign. When it comes to transgender Americans, their actions are more akin to segregationists such as George Wallace and Strom Thurmond than Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:31:53 -0500 http://www.ifge.org/Article369.phtml Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights Program Human Rights Watch (New York Office) Deadline for applications: February 25, 2008 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:02:45 -0500 http://www.ifge.org/Article368.phtml Patricia Murphy (photos), a 39 year old Albuqurque NM resident, was shot 3 times in Albuquerque's first murder of 2008. Patricia was a prominent drag performer in the New Mexico area. Dana Madsen is being held in lieu of a million dollar cash bond in the murder. The story was reported January 12th in the Albuquerque Tribune, and was also reported on 365gay.com. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:04:46 -0500 http://www.ifge.org/Article367.phtml www.trans-ser.com Tran-Ser est? estrenando Nuevo software para hacer nuestra p?gina m?s din?mica. Puedes comentar todas las p?ginas, recomendar contenido a tus amig@s y *crear tu propio blog *con fotos y videos de YouTube. Registrandote aqu?: www.trans-ser.com/user/register Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:42:59 -0500 http://www.ifge.org/Article364.phtml If you are a veteran or active duty person who identifies as being transgender, the Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA) would like you to take our survey. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:22:10 -0500 http://www.ifge.org/Article362.phtml Originally appeared in Transgender Tapestry #113, Winter 2007. by Denise Leclair There has been a running joke in the comic strip “Peanuts” for the last 55 years. Every year, Lucy offers to hold a football so Charlie Brown can kick it. Every year, Charlie Brown runs to kick the football. And every year, Lucy yanks it away at the last moment. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:59:46 -0500 http://www.ifge.org/Article361.phtml Check out our bookstore, tons of new titles have been added for your enjoyment! Newest additions are: Identity Envy Wanting to Be Who We're Not Creative Nonfiction by Queer Writers Edited by Jim Tushinski, Jim Van Buskirk and James C. Hormel And:Transvestites: The Erotic Drive To Cross Dress (1910) by Magnus Hirschfeld - translated by Michael A. Lombardi Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:06:33 -0500 http://www.ifge.org/Article360.phtml Originally appeared in Transgender Tapestry #113, Winter 2007. by Denise Leclair 1960 Virginia Prince publishes the first issue of "Transvestia." Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:29:13 -0500 http://www.ifge.org/Article358.phtml Beauty and the Beach, the 21st Annual Crossdresser's Getaway Weekend will be held at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware from October 29 to November 2, 2008! For more information including packages and early registration discounts check the Beauty and the Beach website. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:01:22 -0500 http://www.ifge.org/Article357.phtml A Mother?s Journey by Tina M. This Story Originally appeared in Transgender Tapestry #112, Summer 2007. In 1997 at the age of 47, when my arms were no longer long enough to assist me in being able to see up close anymore, I broke down and bought my first set of ?cheaters.? Since that time, I, like many others my age, depend on these assistive devices to be able to see up close. I hate this fact, and often wish that there would be a way, short of surgery,to be able to see clearly again without these annoying glasses perched on my nose. Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:03:24 -0500 http://www.ifge.org/Article354.phtml By Monica F. Helms Veterans Day is one the three most important days in this country when it comes to patriotism and pride. At the eleventh minute, of the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, we start the day honoring all the veterans who have served this country, both in peace and in war. Today, we have 26 million military veterans in America, but sadly, we lose 1500 WWII each day and a similar number of Korean War veterans as well. Soon, the Vietnam War veterans will pass away in similar numbers. Sun, 11 Nov 2007 22:35:57 -0500 http://www.ifge.org/Article353.phtml Vigil and Speak-Out, preceded by Town Hall Meeting, on Sunday, Nov 18 On Sunday November 18, Boston's transgender community, with family, friends and allies, will gather at the Arlington Street Church to remember and honor transgender victims of violence. The Remembrance observance will be preceded by an afternoon Town Hall Meeting conducted by the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC). Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:04:12 -0500 http://www.ifge.org/Article352.phtml Tiffany Club of New England's 28th annual "First Event 2008 Transgender Conference", to be held January 16 to the 20th 2008 at the Boston Marriott Peabody in Peabody, Massachusetts, seeks presenters for workshops and seminars of interest to the transgender community. Single page proposals are needed by November 1, 2007 for inclusion. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 14:59:30 -0400 http://www.ifge.org/Article351.phtml Activists from all across the US descended on the HRC fundraising dinner in Washington DC on Saturday, October 6 2007. They were protesting the HRC decision NOT to oppose a newly introduced version of the "Employment Non-Discrimination Act" (ENDA) that was stripped of the language which would have protected transgender people. "We are very disappointed and angry that any civil rights organization claiming to advocate for our rights can turn their backs on us when the going gets tough," said Ethan St.Pierre, board chair of NTAC. "It amounts to a betrayal, since HRC earlier promised to support only an inclusive ENDA." Sun, 07 Oct 2007 19:30:45 -0400 http://www.ifge.org/Article348.phtml A request for participants in two research projects for the Transgender Community is being presented to those who qualify. The research projects concurrently being conducted are: 1) Family relationships and their impact on life satisfaction and self esteem issues for transsexuals of color. 2) Grief, Loss, and Discrimination issues related to Transgenders within or aged out of the Foster Care System. If you would volunteer to participate please email Stephen "Arch" Erich, Ph.D., LCSW Director Bachelor Social Work Program at the University of Houston-Clear Lake erich@uhcl.edu Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:38:33 -0400 http://www.ifge.org/Article297.phtml Check out our bookstore, tons of new titles have been added for your enjoyment! Newest additions are "WHIPPING GIRL: A transsexual woman on sexism and the scapegoating of femininity, by Julia Serano". And, "Nobody Passes: Rejecting the Rules of Gender and Conformity, Edited by Matt Bernstein". Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:15:48 -0400 http://www.ifge.org/Article296.phtml IFGE's Executive Director, Denise Leclair, debated State Senator Scott Brown of Massachusetts on "Wired", hosted by Jim Braude on Monday July 16th. The show's focus was on transgender prisoner Michelle Kosilek's request for SRS, but Denise accused the media of poisoning the well by repeatedly focusing on transgender offenders instead of the violence against transgender people. "We are considered to be disposable people.", she told the host. Click here to see highlights from the show Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:31:42 -0400 http://www.ifge.org/Article290.phtml June 14, 2007 Boston MA Today in a historic vote, Massachusetts legislators rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would have banned same sex marriage. Lawmakers voted 151 to 45 to reject the proposed amendment, which would have ended the three years of marriage equality that Massachusetts citizens have enjoyed. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 10:52:06 -0400 http://www.ifge.org/Article286.phtml The International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), is seeking writers for our quarterly journal, Transgender Tapestry, published since 1978. Our publication is geared towards a diverse population exploring gender issues. Submissions may include Research, Feature Articles, Reviews, Personal Narrative, Fiction, and more. We are not an erotic publication. For more information email: editor@ifge.org Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:55:39 -0400 http://www.ifge.org/Article283.phtml Actively seeking the help of Transgendered MTF seniors, ages 55+,interested in participating in extensive on-camera interviews for a documentary film on Women and Aging. Participants may identify across the spectrum of the Trans experience from crossdresser to transsexual. The film will be based on the lived experiences and reflections on the aging processes of Transgendered and Genetic women. My film company, Stop the World Films, is located in the Boston area, but some travel is possible. Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ifge.org/Article281.phtml I am a transgender. I have lived a life of 72 years as a woman in the body of a man. Norma?s Voice is the story of that life. http://www.pdpublishing.com/normasvoiceendpage.htm Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500