Tag Archives: USA
Gender-reparative therapy
In the recent post about DSM V, I alluded to concerns within the trans community about the composition of the APA workgroups. The opposition has many facets but a core objection is that the APA has not spoken against reparative therapy … Continue reading
Filed under Transphobia
Another anti-discrimination law revoked
Fresh on the heals of the reports from Gainesville Florida, it seems Kalamazoo, Michigan has beated Gainesville to it. In December Kalamazoo passed an ordinance protecting LGBT rights. Barely a month later, it’s been revoked in the face of protests.
Filed under Equality, Homophobia, Transphobia
Gainesville again
OK I’ve found a bit more: Firstly the Citizens for Good Public Policy have their site here, which describes what the proposed amendment will do, and links to a copy of the draft amendment. They intention is stated as follows: … Continue reading
Filed under Equality, Homophobia, Marriage, Transphobia
Transphobic ordinance on bill in Florida
This video has been released by those campaigning to change the equality laws in Gainesville, Florida. It’s exceedingly pernicious hatred that equates trans women with paedophiles and is a cornerstone of the local campaign to reduce rights for transgendered people. … Continue reading
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Maine considering same sex marriage law
While the media attention is focused in Prop 8 in California, the issue of same-sex marriage is live on other States. There is good news from Maine as a Democratic Senator Dennis Damon has introduced a Bill entitled “”An Act … Continue reading
DSM V
Many transsexual people find the classification of gender identity disorder(GID) as a mental disorder inaccurate and offensive. It harks back to the time when homosexuality was also classified as a mental disorder: fortunately that has now changed. To blame is DSM-IV-TR, version … Continue reading
Filed under Equality
Prop 8: The Resolution
There is a gathering and live concert this Saturday in at the West Hollywood Auditorium, California in support of overturning Prop 8 and against the Defence of Marriage Act. For more details, refer to FaceBook. Prop 8 is something many trans … Continue reading
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Oh bloody hell this is bad …
… that’s the heading on Questioning Transphobia for a piece on the new protections President Bush has signed in to allow healthcare professionals in the USA to refuse medical treatment. And for any trans person who lives in, or travels to … Continue reading
Filed under Equality, Transphobia
