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Tilly Bridges Analyzes Ad Astra Per Aspera

I would encourage you to check out this post from Tilly Bridges. Her analyses of trans allegory in popular media are always fascinating! This one is absolutely spot on. For anyone not in the know: ‘Per aspera ad astra is a Latin phrase that translates literally as “through asperities (hardships, adversities, rigours) to the stars.”‘ (Wikipedia) Thus, Ad astra per aspera would roughly translate to “To the stars through adversity.”

Tilly promises a three-part series on the topic of this episode of Strange New Worlds. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.

THE INTENTIONAL (!) TRANS ALLEGORY OF STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS’ AD ASTRA PER ASPERA, part 1

Tags: Ad Astra Per Aspera, Reblogs, Star Trek SNW, Tillys Trans Tuesdays, trans, Transgender

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Categories bigotry, Biology, Civil Rights, culture wars, Forced outing, LGBT issues, Politics, Reblogs, Transgender, TV
Author Janet Logan

Understanding Trans Lives: Emotional Insights from ElectricDade

26 May

Trans man “ElectricDade” on YouTube shares with you what every trans person in this country is feeling right now. Be prepared with tissues if you have any empathy at all. Tears flowed when I watched it this morning. I already knew what to expect. I am living this every day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InNTMJNFMrU

Tags: politics, trans, Transgender, USPol

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Categories LGBT issues, Politics, Transgender
Author Janet Logan

Harry Potter, J K Rowling, and Transgender People: The Complex Relationship Between Art and Artist

16 May

Reblog from A Spiral Dance: This is for the people who cannot understand why we cannot “separate the art from the artist.” It’s well worth a read.

Harry Potter – why many of us cannot separate the art from the artist

Tags: Harry Potter, JK Rowling, Reblogs, trans, Transgender, transphobia

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Categories LGBT issues, Reblogs, Transgender
Author Janet Logan

Important Recall: Testosterone Gel with Benzene Risks

18 Apr

Strides Pharma Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of its Testosterone Gel 1% products in both the United States and Canada due to the detection of trace amounts of benzene, a known human carcinogen, in certain lots. The recall affects both 2.5-gram and 5-gram unit-dose packets, widely used in gender-affirming hormone therapy for transgender men and some transgender women.

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Tags: trans, Transgender

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Categories LGBT issues, Transgender
Author Janet Logan

Supporting Trans Rights: A Guide for Allies

17 Apr

The wife of a dear friend has begun a project to bring attention to the plight of trans people worldwide, and help cis people be better allies. Check it out.

Resources to help Trans Allies take action

Tags: politics, trans, Transgender

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Categories activism, Civil Rights, LGBT issues, Politics, Reblogs, Transgender
Author Janet Logan

Celebrate Love: Our Handfasting Journey Begins

6 Apr

As I mentioned in my previous post, Jenni and I are planning a handfasting in June 2025. This post is a quick update to share the official invitation, which was lovingly created by my artistic fiancée. Without further ado, then:

The journey continues with joy and love.

Tags: handfasting, life, love, trans, Transgender

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Categories Dreams, Family, Life, love, Ritual
Author Janet Logan

An Ode to Trans Women’s Tenacity

31 Mar

A dear cis friend, and sister, says it better than I ever will.

TDOV Posting: An Ode to the Tenacity of Trans Women

Tags: trans, Trans Day of Visibility, Transgender

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Categories LGBT issues, Reblogs, Transgender
Author Janet Logan

Life Changes: Journey to Wisconsin and New Beginnings

23 Mar

I’ve been absent for a bit. I suspect some of my readers have been wondering where I have been. Since I last posted, a great deal has changed in my life.

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Tags: life, love, trans, Trans Joy, Transgender

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Categories Housing, Life, love, Quick updates, Relocation, Ritual
Author Janet Logan

Reblog: Trans Elders Are Needed – Moriel’s Musings

20 Feb

I personally have remained active in the community since my transition back in late 2010. But I know many of the “elders” have gone stealth, and I understand that desire. I agree with Moriel though. Our community needs us. And we need them, especially now.

Excerpt from the post:

Today, though, there is an international movement to oppress us through the law and we are attacked nearly every day by transphobic politicians and activists. Today’s generation of people just coming to terms with their gender face a very hostile environment and have difficult obstacles to overcome. That is why I got back in touch with the trans community a few years ago after being absent from it for two decades.