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Gender variant (trans or transgender) people are relatively rarely seen in GP surgeries. Many GPs say that they lack the knowledge to treat those experiencinggender variant conditions and, consequently, they are not confident to do so.The first part of this publication provides an overview of care for trans people that is particularly applicable to GPs. Hormone therapy is central to transgender primarycare, and issues such as assessment and diagnosis are also relevant to general practice. These topics are discussed in greater detail in Annexes C and D. Clinical care for gender variant people should be provided within a framework of good practice that emphasises patient autonomy, allows for the wide variety of needs among trans people and is flexible in its clinical responses to those needs. It should also take account... less
Christine your information I don't think ever goes unnoticed, I... moreChristine your information I don't think ever goes unnoticed, I have always enjoyed your articles, very informative and thought provoking.
I just wished you were in the states to give such accurate content, but then under this current administration and political conflict I think you might find it quite egregious,
There was a time in the states when we were moving in a very positive direction, sadly we have faltered and at best stagnated our trans direction.
Huggs Tammy
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''Understandably, my wife believes that it is unreasonable for her to continue to live with me as a woman and now wants a divorce. She does not want to wait two years. Under current divorce laws, the only option she has is to divorce me is on the grounds of ‘unreasonable behaviour’; given that it would be ‘unreasonable’ for the courts to expect her to live with me in a lesbian relationship now that I have revealed to her that I have always considered myself to have been female''.
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Not wasted at all Cristine. Your insight is there for others... moreNot wasted at all Cristine. Your insight is there for others to read as well. It will be interesting to see how whether the gender discrimination in GMP is upheld in the Lloyds case and if so, whether this ECJ ruling will be mentioned. Thanks again,
In light of the very predictable verdict of the jury in the Inquest into the death of Princess Diana, it is worth briefly taking a look at this case and conspiracy theories in... moreIn light of the very predictable verdict of the jury in the Inquest into the death of Princess Diana, it is worth briefly taking a look at this case and conspiracy theories in general. Firstly, it was wrong for Al-Fayed to suggest that Prince Philip had effectively arranged a hit on the Princess. The very notion of such a thing is absurd. But that doesn't mean she wasn't murdered. Instead he should have focused on the inconsistencies evident in the official version of events. The simple fact is that any chance of the heir to the throne having a half-brother who was a Muslim, and not any old Muslim, but the son of Mohamed Al-Fayed, for long the particular hate figure of the British establishment , could never have been countenanced. Others within the security services could well have decided to act to prevent this occurence in the interests, to their mind at least, of the Nation and the Monarchy. However, they would never have involved a member of the British Royal Family. Which could, had it emerged,... less
The eastern doctrines, whether or not they meet the criteria of religion, and the western ones do share the common characteristic of imposing a set of moral codes on their... moreThe eastern doctrines, whether or not they meet the criteria of religion, and the western ones do share the common characteristic of imposing a set of moral codes on their respective societies, and providing a basis for a system of laws.
I think the invention of god or gods serves the purpose of explaining those phenomena (creation, etc.) for which there was at the time no explanation, as well as providing some authority behind the moral constructs upon which social order was established, i.e. an omnipotent being or beings who created all that we see, and who, when displeased, would dispense some terrible punishment to those who would defy their rule. Law enforcement through superstition, if you will. less
Headline news: " The World's glaciers melt at fastest rate in last 5,000 years." The world's glaciers are melting faster than at any time since records began. Professor Wilfried... moreHeadline news: " The World's glaciers melt at fastest rate in last 5,000 years." The world's glaciers are melting faster than at any time since records began. Professor Wilfried Haeberli ( of the monitoring group ) said " There's no absolute proof " but nevertheless the evidence is strong. Experts have been monitoring 30 glaciers around the world for " almost three decades." From this they extrapolate catastrophe for hundreds of millions of people, the destruction of their eco-systems, increased flooding, avalanches and drought. Are we we looking at the worse-case scenario here, there's nothing like justifying your own existence and securing future funding. Is it little wonder so many people remain sceptical. less
This summer, Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett, the B-52s and various other artists are playing some 25 concert dates nationwide between May 31 and July 5.
One dollar of the proceeds from... moreThis summer, Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett, the B-52s and various other artists are playing some 25 concert dates nationwide between May 31 and July 5.
One dollar of the proceeds from each ticket will be donated to the Human Rights Campaign, the Log Cabin Republican group that betrayed the transgender community by acting in collusion with members of Congress to exclude transgender Americans from the Employment Non Discrimination Act.
Certainly the artists performing on this tour are under the impression that they are helping the cause by participating in this tour, but they are plainly blissfully unaware of HRC's exclusionary policies concerning transgender rights.
The best way to get the idea across that we deserve to be heard would be to write directly to these performers, via their management. Take a minute and drop a line to:
Cyndi Lauper
sowhatinfo@aol.com
Joan Jett
info@vectormgmt.com
B-52s
B52sTempMail@aol.com
Let these artists know that transgender Americans deserve a voice that belongs... less
The next time you hear a politician use the... moreThis is too true to be very funny . . .
The next time you hear a politician use the
word "billion" in a casual manner, think about
whether you want the "politicians" spending
YOUR tax money.
A billion is a difficult number to comprehend,
but one advertising agency did a good job of
putting that figure into some perspective in
one of its releases.
A. A billion seconds ago it was 1959.
B. A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive.
C. A billion hours ago our ancestors were
living in the Stone Age.
D. A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet.
E. A billion dollars ago was only 8 hours and
20 minutes, at the rate our government is spending it.
While this thought is still fresh in your brain, let's take a look at New Orleans; it's amazing what you can learn with some simple division . . .
Louisiana Senator, Mary Landrieu (D), is presently asking the Congress for $250 BILLION to rebuild New Orleans . Interesting number, what does it... less
So we're almost there, we're in the end game, at least as far as the nominations go. John McCain has enough delegates already to get the Republican nomination. How exactly is the... moreSo we're almost there, we're in the end game, at least as far as the nominations go. John McCain has enough delegates already to get the Republican nomination. How exactly is the question that needs to be asked? Of all the candidates that lined up for that first debate he must have been one of the most unelectable. So it was with a morbid fascination that I watched the other campaigns crash and burn. Rudy Guiliani, the original frontrunner adopted a strategy of monumental stupidity in focusing on only the large States. You don't have to be an experienced politician to know that you never let your opponents build momentum. By the time the large States came to vote he had become the forgotten man. So it should have been Mitt Romney, a succesful businessman, phenomenally rich and able in large part to fund his own campaign, a good family man, well-groomed and squeaky clean. Just how inhuman then must that man be to fail to resonate with the voters. That left cheery avuncular Mike Huckabee, who had little... less
(Transgendered independent write-in U.S. presidential candidate Bennie Lee "Ben" Ferguson was recently interviewed by Jacob Anderson-Minshall for the "San Francisco Bay Times." A... more(Transgendered independent write-in U.S. presidential candidate Bennie Lee "Ben" Ferguson was recently interviewed by Jacob Anderson-Minshall for the "San Francisco Bay Times." A complete text of the original interview follows.)
Ferguson Interviewed by GLBT Columnist
2008-02-14
You're running for president as a Libertarian. I see that you hope running for office will affect the political landscape. In what way?
FERGUSON: Let me correct you, if I may. I am in the rather unusual situation of running concurrently as the official Libertarian candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives (District 104) and also as an independent write-in U.S. presidential candidate registered with the Federal Election Commission. There is a method to my madness in that I expect publicity from the two concurrent campaigns to 'bleed over" into each other. (In the 2006 election, I received 22% of the votes in the Kansas House race against an entrenched conservative Republican incumbent who has held the seat... less
The Effeminate... moreThe Effeminate Obama
2008-02-29
While the Ferguson campaign obviously does not endorse Barak Obama's bid for the presidency, we are nevertheless supportive of the senator in the face of attempts to discredit him through the display of photographs taken of the candidate in native African dress. At first blush, this would appear to be an attempt to link Obama to Islam, nothing shameful in itself even if it were true, but continues to insist that he is a devout Christian. Leaving aside for the moment the almost insurmountable difficulties an openly Islamic presidential candidate would face in the general election, these photographs speak to a larger issue concerning the importance of image in our culture and the dichotomous nature of American society.
Most of us are conditioned by society, family, religious institutions, political rhetoric, and legal constraints to think in dichotomous terms. We are generally not encouraged to think or form perceptions in nuanced terms. Much of our... less
A simple question for US voters. Which candidate represents the greatest advancement for the States, Hilary Clinton or Barack Obama? (Accepting that after GWB regression is... moreA simple question for US voters. Which candidate represents the greatest advancement for the States, Hilary Clinton or Barack Obama? (Accepting that after GWB regression is probably impossible..)
Porscha, you are just so astute. Obama is better than Hilliary only in the sense people believe they can trust him, same goes for McCain. Neither one brings much to the table so... morePorscha, you are just so astute. Obama is better than Hilliary only in the sense people believe they can trust him, same goes for McCain. Neither one brings much to the table so maybe that is also good. The less gov't tries to do, the better off we are.
The problem is one side likes to work the class envy and make people believe they are going to tax the wealthy more when the wealthy already are paying 75% of the taxes, not much left really to take. For whatever reason the economy seems to be a big concern, unemployment is only 4.9% and we still have growth in the GDP, just not as much as before. The credit crunch is just getting played out in politics. People are dreaming if they think any of the candidates are going to pull our troops out of Iraq, won't happen, look for the same exact policies on iraq.
Of course there is the McCain side of things, he is basically a Democrat, possibly worse than most democrats. Let's see, McCain was for amnesty for the illegal aliens from Mexico. McCain is... less
Apparantly Osama Bin Laden's son has been quoted as saying his father is very sorry for 9/11 and is actually a very kind man.
Well, that's alright then, just so as he's really... moreApparantly Osama Bin Laden's son has been quoted as saying his father is very sorry for 9/11 and is actually a very kind man.
Well, that's alright then, just so as he's really sorry about it and has learnt his lesson. Naughty Bin Liner!
I'm sure all the families who lost relatives are equally pleased to hear this news. I can't imagine any of them will find it offensive in the least.
Perhaps we should look into our recent history to make sure we didn't judge anyone else too harshly. After all, I'm sure Idi Amin was also just 'going through a bad patch'? Or Hitler didn't really mean to exterminate the Jews, he meant 'extradite', it was just a typo, no spellchecker in those days was there? And maybe Stalin was simply offering a work and relocation package deal when he instigated the gulags.
I'm so relieved to find out that underneath it all they are/were really kind people. I would hate to have seen them annoyed at something.
Trannyweb members are invited to read a brand-new interview with transgendered independent, write-in U.S. presidential candidate Bennie Lee "Ben" Ferguson on the arabianmonkey... moreTrannyweb members are invited to read a brand-new interview with transgendered independent, write-in U.S. presidential candidate Bennie Lee "Ben" Ferguson on the arabianmonkey website (www.arabianmonkey.com).
While George W. Bush is simply the latest in a long line of American presidents who have endorsed virtually unequivocal support for the Israeli state, thereby jeopardizing vital... moreWhile George W. Bush is simply the latest in a long line of American presidents who have endorsed virtually unequivocal support for the Israeli state, thereby jeopardizing vital American security interests, it is nevertheless a breath of fresh air to learn of his support for the removal of illegal Israeli settlements and his insistence upon a viable contiguous Palestinian state. Especially heartening was the president's insistence that illegal Israeli outposts be dismantled. Any departure from the slavish devotion to Zionism advocated by the American Israel Political Action Committe (AIPAC) and its allies is to be welcomed, particularly as it comes from a sitting president. The remarkable degree of material and diplomatic support that the United States provides to Israel cannot be justified on either strategic or moral grounds and such policies are profoundly damaging to both America's national interests and Israel's longterm security.
The troubled relationship between the United States and... less
A great thread and one I could discuss at some length. I won't, however, for the sake of brevity and continued cordial relationships with my fellow sisters who I think... moreHi Bennie
A great thread and one I could discuss at some length. I won't, however, for the sake of brevity and continued cordial relationships with my fellow sisters who I think tire of my postings a little bit.
I think it is doubtful that any election has ever been decided upon issues pertaining to the common good. We wrongly think of democracy as a politics reflecting the will of the majority of the people. When democracy is in fact about harvesting the votes of the largest minority, or coalition of minorities. It is also about power, and politicians will pander to the self-interests of the largest number of people regardless of the common good. Just as the Roman Emperor's lived in fear of the mob ( a thing of their own creation, for the reasons you stated ) so politicians and Governments in a democracy live in fear of the electorate. They will provide, or want to be perceived as providing, what the requisite number of voters desire. That does not equate to any true definition of democracy, which... less
