I am so angry, I could kick something

pfdiva:

I am a black woman.  I am also a writer.  Because I don’t see enough of myself in the stuff I read, I’ve been trying to come up with ways to describe black people that don’t refer to food, and that encompass the variety of our skin tones and hair textures.

I had an epiphany today.  What words would I use to describe us if I weren’t comparing us to white people?  What words would I use to compare us to each other?

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Call for binding resources!

delisubthefemmecub:

This is a call for binding resources, especially any resources that are specifically useful for

  • fat and large-chested folks who bind
  • people with back problems who bind
  • people who may be binding long-term

This was prompted by a message I got, but I would also just love to have these resources compiled (for myself and others).

Reblog and add your resources!

I have none. But I’ll keep an eye on this because I am and will continue to be binding long-term and it’s actually causing me a significant amount of back and chest pain these days. Any of you guys got anything?

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To my UK BASED Trans* followers.

meandmychimpanzee:

If any of you are considering changing your name then please check out my ‘How to change your name for free’ Youtube video here.

If anyone chooses to do a free change of name and needs parchment paper and/or legal seals then I am happy to send you some free of charge.

Please leave a message in my Ask box if you are interested.

:)

(Please reblog this if you feel its worthwhile… Thanks)

futurisms:

Bahrain, Libya News Roundup: February 21.

pantslessprogressive:

Here is a news roundup for Bahrain, Libya, and other countries for Monday, February 21. Also check out NewsFlick’s Middle East Situation Update: 21st Feb

Live blogs:

Gaddafi’s statement released on Libyan State TV [source]:

  • “I am satisfied, because I was speaking in front of the youth in the Green Square tonight, but the rain came, praise to God, it bears well. I want to clarify for them that I am in Tripoli, not in Venezuela. Do not believe these channels. They are dogs. Goodbye.”

Libya:

What Officials Say - Libya:

Bahrain:

China, Yemen, Zimbabwe:

Other good reads:

Resources:

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the resources page on my blog

iragray:

this is obviously a work in progress, but if you’d like me to add anything let me know by emailing me at ira.d.gray at gmail dot com. this list is divided into categories. each sub-division is in alphabetical order. if you know the name or maybe a keyword of what your looking for and want to get to it quickly, try pressing ctrl+f or command+f to search the page.

websites

  • forge an education, advocacy, and support umbrella organization supporting trans-men and their allies.
  • ftm alliance a resource for trans-men in southern california.
  • ftm australia a resource for australian trans-men.
  • ftm international a resource for trans-men and allies
  • ftm mentors a private social network which provides a way for trans-men who are just starting out to connect with the veterans of the community.
  • ftm pride ring a small directory of ftm sites
  • ftm uk a forum for trans-guys in and outside of the uk.
  • gender education and advocacy ”(GEA) is a national organization focused on the needs, issues and concerns of gender variant people in human society. We seek to educate and advocate, not only for ourselves and others like us, but for all human beings who suffer from gender-based oppression in all of its many forms. We also are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in Georgia.”
  • gender identity research and education society a organization in the uk which provides “information for trans people, their families and the professionals who care for them.”
  • hudson’s ftm resource guide the ftm bible. if you haven’t read this, you just may indeed live under a rock.
  • queer transmen a resource for the non-hetero trans-men.
  • the ftm network an informal and ad hoc self-help group open to trans-men and all other trans* identified persons.
  • the gender trust a registered charity in the uk which aims to help trans* people live as their true genders
  • the trans consumer trans* product reviews.
  • the transitional male one of the most popular web resources for trans-men filled with tons of information and references to other sites and resources.
  • tm4m resources for trans-men who play with men
  • tq nation short for transqueer nation this is the myspace for trans* persons.
  • trannywood pictures sexy time with trans-men (18+ nsfw)
  • transguys an online magazine by and for trans-men.

blogs (not on tumblr)

  • the t word a blog made up of posts by a large variety of persons regarding subjects relating to trans-men.
  • the queer word a collaborative blog about all things queer.

tumblelogs

youtube channels

offline (this is not to say these sources do not have websites. it means that their focus is in person and not on the internet, like support groups for example.

  • campOUT — “an annual event whose focus is the trans male/masculine communities, and our allies…an all-inclusive experience, CampOUT attendees enjoy camping at a gay campground in West Virginia.”
  • gender odyssey conference annual conference in seattle washington
  • oc ftm a monthly support group for trans-men in orange county, ca. i personally know the man that founded this group, and he is one of the kindest and informed persons i know. stop by if you’re in the area.
  • surgeons list

products

i haven’t gotten to the youtube channels yet. please reply or email me if you’d like me to add anything.

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