Or did I get it backwards.
In an LGBT online support community I participate in a few participants were purposefully using the wrong pronouns for a trans person in the media who they did not like. When several people pointed out that that’s a very transphobic tactic and the discussion got heated the moderator stepped [...]
In several different LGBTQ blogs I’ve noticed arguments over whether or not the use of the term ‘tranny’ is offensive. Usually this occurs when a cisgender person using the term gets called out for it. In each case, they seem to have trans friends who are cool with them using the term and don’t understand [...]
No Designation is a blog focusing on the political issues of gender and sexual minority communities. This includes discussion of transgender rights and internal community dynamics, as well as discussion of lesbian, gay, bisexual movements, sex-positivity and sexual freedom movements, and the intersections these issues have with other identity politics concerns.
It is written by Tobi Hill-Meyer, who is a writer involved in the organization and function of several LGBTQ organizations and is currently board chair for COLAGE - a national movement of children, youth, and adults with one or more LGBTQ parents.
Tobi regularly visits campuses to give presenations, workshops and guest lecutres and is available for consulting and speaking engagements.
