March 2012
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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Article...
Finding Me: Looking Past the Surface to Discover My Transgender Identity
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. In order to help raise awareness surrounding eating disorders and transgender identities, Ryan Sallans wrote an article to be included in the NEDA’s resources. Check it out and other resources too!
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February 2012
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Feminist Frequency: Blog Puts Pop Culture in its... →
Just got tuned in to an amazing vblog, Feminist Frequency: Pop culture meets feminism. It is spectacular and you should check it out.
Sometimes helping a pal means working out a midnight choreography session. Woo, now it’s time to rest!
Queer Hair for the Postmodern Dandy →
i really dig this. It reminds me of a pink haired genderfucker that you may know…
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Sweden to End Forced Sterilization of Trans*... →
Members the Swedish government who had been a primary obstacle to ending the policy of forced sterilizations have announced that they’ll be supporting a ban on the practice. Activists are pushing for reform as soon as possible.
I still have work to do, but I’m gonna call it a night via cuddling up with cake and some form of ridiculous digital entertainment…
So... shameless promoting... →
I’m on facebook, and you all should come hang out with me there… cause there are pictures… and words… and faces… but no books. sorry….
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I can honestly say that the HRC Gala was the priciest activism I have ever witnessed. Definitely interesting to see how the other side of the same side does things. Always good to see people coming together to celebrate a common desire for change, even if the methodology is a little different.
Oh and did I mention that I sang a spontaneous duet with a Bono impersonator in front of a couple...
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I’m trying to work, but I keep getting distracted by cookies.
aaaand batteries have officially run out. welcome to rest.
I am a fierce force today; getting so much work done! Apparently dealing with disagreeable people really agrees with my work ethic.
Anonymous asked: you don't know it, but you are full of stars :)
trans class ended without being too horrific. Overall, I had a decent time and enjoyed stepping in whenever the professor couldn’t answer a question, which was at least 75% of the time. Had a couple classmates ask why I wasn’t teaching the class, which amused me. The professor, not so much…
“transgender” class steps to the next level. We have entered the gender identity disorder section AKA a how to be a fucked up, oppressive heath care provider section. The teacher is very disinterested in my dissent, but I don’t give a shit.
nothing says advanced learning like a 1990s VHS tape
trans class adventure continues: not horrific, but very, very silly. Luckily I’m in the back of the room with some cool peeps… and there are cheez-its.
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WatchCollaboration dance piece I participated in called Pieces (by MamLuft&Co. Dance), premiering this weekend on February 25, downtown Cincinnati. I’m excited to see it all come to life!
time for some classroom adventures - taking a class about my own community taught by someone who is…. not ideal.
so… my hater professor just emailed me with a direct request that I “not respond” to the class content or participate in conversations. Furthermore, if I have any “disagreement,” like about how “almost all transsexuals are suicidal” or how “all feel trapped in the wrong body” (direct quotes from the powerpoint) then I have to wait until after...
Headed to the opening of my campus LGBT Center, the final result of a fight I started 6 years ago. Been a long road of work, and the work’s not done yet, friends.
just got off the phone with my gay professor who is teaching a “Transgender” class with outdated info and offensive language. I called her to talk about it and offered some friendly suggestions on updates and she told me “I’m the professor, you’re the student. I don’t know where you get off telling me what to do…”
I outed myself and provided...
my brain is exploding with work. exploding. seriously… I need a fully competent clone.
When I do work a 14 hour day, I love when it goes like today did; good talks, meetings, and lots of productivity! Let’s see if I can resist the urge to keep working, or if I’ll be smart and go to sleep!!
having an awesome artist-activist potluck meeting; planning a new community empowerment project with some amazing folks!
Today, I have meetings and work for 14 hours straight, which amuses me because most the meetings and work are about being queer. har har!
“Okay, yes, there is a homosexual agenda, okay? There’s just two things on it: 1....”
– Elvira Kurt (via fuckyeahfemmes)
Change “decent” to “fabulous” and add 3. “take over the world” and this quote describes me perfectly.
omg, JAC. stop working and go to bed.
now, let’s see if online posts create real-time results…
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Anonymous asked: I want to apologize for my wording about the question I asked about you performing at MBLGTACC. I have nothing to do with the planning for the conference. I just wanted to know if there were any possibility you might. I hope I didn't get your hopes up, I am sorry. :(
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The Peculiar Kind: web series about queer women of... →
The Peculiar Kind is a web series that candidly explores the lives and experiences of queer women of color with eye-opening and unscripted conversations. Episode one of The Peculiar Kind explores “Party Etiquette” i.e. Jealousy, Flirting, One Night Stands, Using Protection, Getting Home Safely, & Hate Crimes. Included in this episode are “OUR NEWS”, a segment brought...
Hanson plus drag practice always equals awesome.
The gender essentialism in my class is so thick...
queerinnature asked: Hey JAC! I wanted to thank you for the fascinating perspectives and thought-provoking questions you threw out at MBLGTACC. They've created some awesome conversations here at UW-Milwaukee's LGBT Resource Center and among my circles. Also--you are STUPENDOUSLY stellar and I hope to have continuous contact with you into the future (provided you're cool with that and it works out!)....
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Anonymous asked: Hi Jac! Is there any possibility that you or you and the Black Mondays could perform at the next MBLGTACC? I've wanted to see you live for a while.
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Anonymous asked: How did you get started in LGBTQ activism? :]
Yay for fun and friends! Celebrating six years :)
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Today is a day for simple pleasures.
Leaving Antioch is like saying so long to an old friend. Hitting the road, but Ill be back.
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Hitting the road for Yellow Springs! So excited to be presenting at Antioch College tonight. I spent many a happy day there way back when, feels a little like coming home!