By guest-writer Jane Heenan: Trans persons, like everyone else, need to use the public bathroom occasionally. When we enter public bathroom, we are there, like everyone else, to use the facilities. Fear of trans persons using public bathrooms is the “polite” way of saying, “I don’t believe you are deserving of dignity,” and obfuscates a…
It’s ProgressNow Nevada to the rescue! They’ve compiled a progressive voter guide that can help you navigate the murky primary waters this season. This season the primaries will be more important than usual in helping to whittle down crowded contests so don’t forget to get out and vote! Early voting is from May 22-June 4…
By guest-writer Jane Heenan: The “LGBT Community” includes persons who queer the sex/gender stereotypes of our society’s heterosexist system in two ways: violating norms of sexual orientation (gay/lesbian/bisexual persons), and violating norms of gender identity/expression (transgender persons). Sexual orientation is about “who we love.” Gender identity/expression is about “who we are.” My partner and I…
Well, I’m not quite a mother — yet. Today I am one week from my due date (May 21), bigger than ever and ready for this part of the journey to be over (I think). One way or another, this journey is ending pretty soon! And I’m sure you’ve noticed I’ve been a bit of…
At 8 months and 3 weeks pregnant I won’t be able to rally, but I’ll be there in spirit! As images from the oil spill in the Gulf Coast continue to pour in this week, we are vividly reminded of the potential consequences of our choices for energy sources.This spill – and others like it…
Are you registered to vote? I got this reminder from Planned Parenthood and I think it’s worth sharing: April showers bring May flowers…AND the last day to register to vote in the primary election! I know it doesn’t rhyme, but it’s important! Tuesday, May 18, 2010 is the last day to register to vote, and…
It’s that time of year again for the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s art competition, “Over the Rainbow,” to celebrate GLBT Month Entries are being accepted on Sunday, May 16 and Monday, May 17 at the Rainbow Library Art Gallery. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards are being supplied by LVGA3 and will be…
This is probably not the Mother’s Day post many of you were expecting from me, a woman who could have her first baby at any moment. But this is the Mother’s Day post that will accurately reflect my experience, and that of many, many others out there. This post is dedicated to those out there…
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