According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, being an ally is defined as “one that is associated with another as a helper”. The same goes for the New Oxford version “a person or organization that cooperates with or helps another in a particular activity:” Any way you put it, an ally is there to help another person, [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Transgender’
Why Gender Neutral Bathrooms Should Matter To You.
Posted: July 13, 2011 in UncategorizedTags: Ally McBeal, bathrooms, Ernesto, Ernesto Dominguez, Gender, Gender Neutral, iPhone, LGBT, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, New York, Pee, Queer, Restroom, Safe2pee, Sex, Transgender, University of Chicago
“…when they willfully ignore the concerns of LGBT people, they not only limit opportunities for these individuals, but also stifle our community as a whole. In the end, it is the community that loses, as dynamic, intelligent, and highly skilled people move on to places that value and respect them.” –National Gay and Lesbian [...]
National A&PI HIV/AIDS Awareness Day May 19th 2011
Posted: May 19, 2011 in UncategorizedTags: 2011, A&PI, AIDS, API Pride, Asian, Awareness Day, Banyan Tree Project, Bisexual, Cascade AIDS Project, Gay, HIV, Lesbian, May 19, Pacific Islander, Queer, STD, Stigma, Transgender, Women
Asian Pacific Islander Pride and Cascade AIDS Project will be commemorating National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Thursday May 19th. We invite everyone in our communities to join us! We will be discussing HIV/AIDS related issues during our Monthly Happy Hour (Element Restaurant & Lounge, 1135 SW Morrison Street, Portland, 5-9pm). This [...]
It’s My Body, Not Yours!
Posted: January 24, 2011 in UncategorizedTags: AMA, bilateral mastectomy, breasts, cis, Gender, Hormones, Sex, Suicide, Top Surgery, trans, Transgender
If a trans friend or family member ever tells you that they have decided to start hormones or have surgery and it’s something you would never choose to do yourself, please remember that it has absolutely nothing to do with your appearance or body or gender identity, regardless of what your gender identity or expression [...]
Film Friday- It gets better OBAMA
Posted: October 22, 2010 in UncategorizedTags: Bisexual, Dan Savage, Gay, It Get's Better, Lesbian, LGBT, Obama, Pivot, Suicide, Transgender
Yesterday as part of the It Gets Better Project, President Obama shared his message of hope and support for LGBT youth who are struggling with being bullied. This heartfelt video is amazing to see just years after our last president was calling for less LGBT rights. Check out what Obama had to say then come [...]
Film Friday- Questions (not) to ask a Trans person
Posted: September 25, 2010 in UncategorizedTags: Ernesto, Film Friday, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, LGBT, Questions, Reproductive Rights, Tranny, Transgender, Youth, Youtube
Greetings CHATmosphere! This week I am in Washington DC with a group of about 120 activists talking about sexual and reproductive rights. While here we had a great conversation about some of the questions LGBT folks are asked and how inappropriate they can be. At the extreme level of these horrible questions are the ones [...]
