4 AUG 2023 · Today, in the third installment of the "Our Stories" series, Jeri Ann and Kelly interview their long-time on-line friend Sara Doepner. Sarah refers to herself as a "late bloomer", having transitioned relatively late in life. Like so many of us baby boomers, she grew up in a time when there was less understanding of, and certainly a lot less tolerance for, those whose gender identity was "at the far end of the curve", so to speak. Lots of insight and useful information from another one of us who's found herself after a long search. News Links: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpNe-GvESnQ&ab_channel=FacetheNation - https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-jersey-gov-phil-murphy-says-transgender-issues-have-become-a-complete-culture-war/ - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/07/23/miss-italy-beauty-contest-bans-transgender-women/

30 JUL 2023 · What a goldmine! On very short notice (two days!), we learned of this event, a fundraisler for this year's "https://www.houstonroundup.org/", being held at Houston'shttps://lambdahouston.com/. BTW, y'all need to update that Roudup website. :) Anyway, we were thinking it might be a chance to get an interesting interview or two, and to promote the Houston Roundup conference and, what we quickly learned has been a very important part of the Houston LGBTQ+ community for decades, Lambda Center. Sharon, the director of the event, quickly got approval for us to show up and do our thing. On the night of the event, we were just finishing setting up when we were approached by a friendly gentleman who ask Jeri Ann and I if we knew "Phyllis Frye". We allowed that we certainly did, with Jeri Ann adding that Ms. Frye was her attorney. Introductions were quickly done, and https://liberalarts.tamu.edu/blog/2020/06/26/the-importance-of-the-don-kelly-research-collection-of-gay-literature-and-culture/ sat down and chatted with us for some time. We learned many things in those few minutes and that kind of set the tone for the rest of the evening. I am almost embarrassed to say that it was not until I did some research during post-production that I learned what a true dignitary our first guest was. Be sure to check out the link about Don Kelly and "The Don Kelly Research Collection of Galy Literature and Culture". As I said, that first interview set the tone for the rest of the evening, with one wonderful interview after another. I say wonderful for several reasons. First of all, every single one of the people we talked to had a story to tell about what the group hosting the event (Lambda Center) meant to them. These weren't just admirable success stories. They were stories of people who had come to know the value of what that organization had given them. Several used the term "family", in a way that Jeri Ann and I have mentioned before, that "chosen family". Wonderful too, was our interview with Christene Y. Christene teaches history, to high school and college students, and she was a font of fascinating things about LGBTQ history. We fully intended to be talking one-on-one with some of these people in future episodes. Meanwhile, enjoy this episode that we recorded around the showing of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", complete with the de rigueur live performers in front of the screen. News Links: - https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/254800/21-international-doctors-sign-open-letter-against-youth-transgender-transition-procedures - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12278937/Mom-transgender-boy-12-takes-puberty-blockers-blasts-plan-outlaw-treatment.html - https://www.skynews.com.au/opinion/outsiders/famous-gen-z-transgender-poster-child-milo-detransitions/video/462f7ebbfb46b5325adcc60361470073 - https://www.kxan.com/lgbtq/parents-doctors-sue-texas-to-block-transgender-minor-health-care-ban/ - https://www.foxnews.com/politics/transgender-biden-official-rachel-levine-says-hormones-can-help-kids-going-through-the-wrong-puberty Content Links: - https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=675804734582809&set=pcb.675806141249335 - https://lambdahouston.com/ - https://www.houstonroundup.org/about - https://liberalarts.tamu.edu/blog/2022/06/03/the-don-kelly-research-collection-of-gay-literature-and-culture/ - https://www.tamupress.com/book/9781623499846/phyllis-frye-and-the-fight-for-transgender-rights/ - https://www.facebook.com/people/Casa-Anandrea-Resource-Center/100081148939635/ - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stroll_(2023_film) - https://unitybanquet.com/

21 JUL 2023 · In the second of our series entitled "Our Stories", Jeri Ann interviews co-host Kelly Nelson. News Links: - https://news.wgcu.org/government-politics/2023-07-05/transgender-floridians-remain-in-limbo-as-legal-fight-over-gender-affirming-care-continues - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/07/03/transgender-people-largely-lack-sense-of-community-seek-refuge-online/70344026007/ - https://www.ksl.com/article/50677196/usu-study-shows-clinicians-lack-knowledge-of-transgender-health-care - https://www.pogo.org/investigation/2023/06/policing-gender-how-surveillance-tech-aids-enforcement-of-anti-trans-laws?emci=d386f48d-7417-ee11-a9bb-00224832eb73&emdi=9075f7d9-1d18-ee11-a9bb-00224832eb73&ceid=74551&fbclid=IwAR2qazDJOtIvH62d8SiNe4wLnGxquTa6IoA5dN7hLIaz7XJPL0s_LzY4BLk - https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-07-03/supreme-court-lets-gender-dysphoria-ruling-stand-in-win-for-transgender-rights - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jul/10/kansas-drivers-licenses-transgender-people-judge-order - https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/07/08/tennessee-ban-transgender-care-youths

14 JUL 2023 · This episode marks the first in a series that we're calling "Out Stories". We know that every trans person's story is unique, but at the same time there are often parts of those unique stories that will resonate with others. It is our hope that by sharing as many stories as we can, we will help others, transgender and allies to get through the rough patches a little sooner. In this episode, we put co-host Jeri Ann Young in the guest chair, to have her tell her story. News Links: - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/transgender-youth-care-bans-kentucky-tennessee-north-carolina/ - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/27/health/transgender-suicide-risk-denmark.html?utm_campaign=morning_rounds&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=264211731&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9eE83PliXNccvAd1AO3MjoUQ_ck47gLFxRXS-u02pnlEgyiCrjZ3zh2jPWdNPCFqOHouXVvlhUrExj6mQ-qB6leT08ug&utm_content=264211731&utm_source=hs_email - https://www.kmbc.com/article/kansas-governor-says-transgender-kansas-residents-can-keep-updating-their-documents/44389870 - https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/30/politics/georgia-lawsuit-gender-affirming-care-ban/index.html - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/us/louisiana-transgender-care-ban-minors.html - https://apnews.com/article/gender-dysphoria-americans-with-disabilities-act-kesha-williams-978eb6090baa78653d9c31309de17100 - https://www.npr.org/2023/06/28/1184805981/how-school-systems-educators-and-parents-can-support-transgender-children https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/04/joe-bidens-push-to-defend-transgender-rights-sarah-mcbride-00104543https://www.npr.org/2023/06/28/1184805981/how-school-systems-educators-and-parents-can-support-transgender-childrenhttps://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/04/joe-bidens-push-to-defend-transgender-rights-sarah-mcbride-00104543 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/legalcode

10 JUL 2023 · For the second year in a row, Houston has had a rather unique event that is a part of the Pride celebration, Trans Pride Houston. The event was held at The Social Beer Garden in mid-town, and the proceeds were to benefit the recently opened "Monica Roberts Resource Center". The organizers were kind enough to let us set up and do our first ever remote podcast. It was a noisy venue, and we apologize for the audio quality, but it was a party, y'all! At any rate, we had a great time and managed to capture some very interesting interviews. Please, enjoy. News Links: - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trans-youth-gender-affirming-health-care-misinformation/ - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/26/republicans-target-trans-rights-extremist-rhetoric - https://fortune.com/2023/03/31/lgbtq-leaders-say-companies-need-to-do-more-for-trans-employees-on-trans-day-of-visibility/ - https://www.tmz.com/2023/06/25/lance-armstrong-backlash-transgender-sports-debate-tweet/ Other Content Links: - https://monicarobertsresourcecenter.org/ - Phone: 713-930-8670 - Email: monislegacy@gmail.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/legalcode

29 JUN 2023 · In this episode, Jeri Ann and I interview Gen Pena, one of the organizers of Veterans For Equality. The group has set for itself the mission of providing overwatch for LGBTQ events; everything from Pride events to drag brunches to mass protests at state capitols. News Links: - https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/18/health/gender-affirming-hormone-therapy-mental-health/index.html - https://www.forbes.com/sites/onemind/2023/06/16/workplace-strategies-for-transgender-inclusion/?sh=825020a36bbf - https://apnews.com/article/politics-arkansas-gender-lgbtq-legislation-us-news-2a0d032f4e4f3195c180d879239e6521 Copyright 2023, Trans Truth

20 JUN 2023 · In this episode, Jeri Ann and Kelly talk about public perception and understanding, or rather the lack of understanding, on the part of a large portion of the public, about transgender people and the issues they face. News Links: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4043465-hobbs-vetoes-transgender-bathroom-bill/ https://www.metroweekly.com/2023/06/maryland-declared-safe-haven-for-transgender-medical-care/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12176407/Washington-womens-spa-compulsory-nudity-ordered-judge-start-admitting-trans-women.html https://fox4kc.com/news/activists-push-to-make-lawrence-a-sanctuary-city-for-transgender-people/ Content Links: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-trans-pride-tickets-654585431647 https://apnews.com/article/transgender-pride-c2f5f614f80066032064016596b2f6a1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monica_Roberts https://time.com/6235325/monica-roberts-transgender-day-of-remembrance/ https://www.kxan.com/news/national-news/often-sidelined-at-pride-transgender-and-nonbinary-people-move-front-and-center/ https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4045654-opposition-to-transgender-athletes-on-teams-matching-gender-identity-rises-gallup/ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/most-americans-support-anti-trans-policies-favored-by-gop-poll-shows/ar-AA1aLNAH https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2022/06/28/americans-complex-views-on-gender-identity-and-transgender-issues/ https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/02/11/deep-partisan-divide-on-whether-greater-acceptance-of-transgender-people-is-good-for-society/ https://news.gallup.com/poll/350174/mixed-views-among-americans-transgender-issues.aspx https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/10/science/transgender-teenagers-national-survey.html https://19thnews.org/2023/06/gender-identity-pronouns-schools-americans-prri-survey/ https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2022/ Copyright 2023, Trans Truth

8 JUN 2023 · In this episode, Kelly and Jeri Ann talk about "Trans Broken Arm Syndrome", and other healthcare challenges that trans people often encounter. News Links: https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/05/politics/nikki-haley-transgender-girls-teen-suicide/index.html https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/4033290-does-texas-drag-ban-bill-target-transgender-texans/ https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-shares-anti-trans-content-twitter-2023-6 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/16/us/politics/transgender-conservative-campaign.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_they_came_... https://apnews.com/article/florida-transgender-health-care-adults-e7ae55eec634923e6593a4c0685969b2 https://apnews.com/article/transgender-health-desantis-florida-033556c6a4c301d9ad342c74a6410800 Other Content Links: https://metro.co.uk/2023/05/10/have-you-ever-heard-of-trans-broken-arm-syndrome-18760786/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0277953623001041 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/

5 JUN 2023 · In this episode, Kelly discusses the current propaganda campaign being carried out against the transgender community, who's responsible for it, and why it is so alarming in an historical context. Hint: we're breaking Godwin's law, or validating it, depending on your point of view. News Links https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/do-no-harm-a-group-of-medical-professionals-fighting-woke-healthcare-is-behind-many-anti-trans-laws/ar-AA1bsk3M?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=548e01ed31fc46b09c093fdef33082e1&ei=10&fbclid=IwAR0Y2xQnyAULYYEwxHweFPe5KvvYG8P6QqtKaP2AisoYVYhwiRiYKW_4rMk https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-legislators-targeting-transgender-people-us-gop-talking-point-2023-5 https://lompocrecord.com/news/local/education/lompoc-unified-adopts-resolution-supporting-transgender-youth/article_f08fe45c-5d98-5483-8571-d1c2dcf72fd2.html https://lompocrecord.com/news/local/education/lompoc-unified-adopts-resolution-supporting-transgender-youth/article_f08fe45c-5d98-5483-8571-d1c2dcf72fd2.html https://www.katc.com/news/covering-louisiana/misleading-claims-drive-effort-to-ban-transgender-health-care-for-louisiana-kids-teens Topic Links https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/anti-jewish-legislation-in-prewar-germany https://www.wearequeeraf.com/i-just-learned-the-nazis-first-book-burning-happened-at-worlds-first-trans-clinic/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-forgotten-history-of-the-worlds-first-trans-clinic/ https://www.lemkininstitute.com/statements-new-page/statement-on-the-genocidal-nature-of-the-gender-critical-movement%E2%80%99s-ideology-and-practice?ref=wearequeeraf.com https://www.hmd.org.uk/learn-about-the-holocaust-and-genocides/what-is-genocide/the-ten-stages-of-genocide/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/

26 APR 2023 · Yes, yes. We are back, at long last. In this episode, we will be talking about the deeply troubling national strategy by the Republican Party to garner political support by enacting laws against us, anything that might help us (like health care), and even anything like us (drag queens). No, they don't really care about "protecting the children". We're just their latest target for their fear mongering campaigns that they rely upon to get votes from a fearful and ignorant voting "base". Listen, as Kelly and Jeri Ann put the lie to the whole disgusting business. They'll also give you some motivation to get yourself involved as well. News links for this episode: https://translegislation.com/ https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/03/anti-trans-transgender-health-care-ban-legislation-bill-minors-children-lgbtq/ https://www.wpath.org/soc8 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32345113/ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/apr/24/montana-republicans-silence-transgender-lawmaker https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-anti-trans-laws-are-anti-science/ https://www.npr.org/2023/04/21/1171069066/states-protect-transgender-affirming-care-minnesota-colorado-maryland-illinois https://www.apa.org/topics/lgbtq/transgender-people-gender-identity-gender-expression https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/legalcode