GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

Nature always wear the colors of the spirit.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

PASSOVER

Happy Passover to all my Jewish friends.

DOCUMENTARY

A documentary about International Chrysis (1951-1990),  an icon in the drag scene in the 1970s and 1980s in the East Village will be shown at the IFC Center on Monday, May 13, at 8PM.

 I just stumbled upon this a few days ago. The drag scene was pretty big back in the day and I want to know more about International Chrysis and others like her.

TRANS BAN NOW IN EFFECT

With the president's edict to bar transgender people from serving in the military, my resolve is strengthened in that I will not be erased.

Many good soldiers will not be able to serve. Some may be drummed out of the service. This is similar to 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' which many gay and lesbian troops were dismissed.

I am a veteran and trans. I find this law without merit. A number of these service member are in high security positions which are not easy to fill. The military has to maintain a quota each month. Finding top quality is not easy and even more difficult to replace.

I am appalled by this. The final say on trans people's careers were decided by a five time draft dodger and a person in denial of his own sexuality. A real shame.

MARCH AND RALLY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

DIVISION I MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

GENEVIEVE'S GEMS

People who trash others because they are different shows how miserable they are. It's a reflection on THEM.

~Genevieve

TRANSGENDER

A friend on the net was insulted by a transsexual woman because she has not had surgery. Statements like this divide the trans community.

Transgender is an umbrella term who covers many expressions and identities. Many people, like myself, elect to not have surgery or take hormones. Just because many don't have the surgery or take hormones does not invalidate us as trans people. I still get stares and looks. There are people who wish us harm whether or not we have had surgery.

Those people who belittle others because they haven't surgery are often dealing with their own insecurities. I came out as transgender nearly 14 years ago and have never been happier. And fidn't have surgery. Each perdon has to do what's best for them. No one should be put into a box because some small group wants to set the narrative for everyone else. This is harmful, divisive and shuts others out. I don't want any part of this.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!!!