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Trans View: Is LGBT transforming into "Alphabet Soup"?

LGBT. LGBTQ. LGBTQI. LGBTQIA … even in our own community we are not clear on all the acronyms that represent us.  

As a person in the LGBT community, if I am having a hard time understanding and knowing all the acronyms sprouting up every other month, how can we honestly expect mainstream America to understand?

Our message is supposed to be about unity to obtain equality, although we cannot even communicate a clear and consistent message.  

LGBT quotes for the year 2011

Opinions are like, well, you know. And in 2011, everybody had one — from celebrities to politicians — especially on LGBT issues. Here’s a round-up of some of the most interesting or outrageous.

“It bothers me when I hear these reporters and jocks get on TV and say: ‘Oh, no guy can come out in a team sport. These guys would go crazy.’ First of all, quit telling me what I think. I’d rather have a gay guy who can play than a straight guy who can’t play.”

NBA Hall of Famer and now sports analyst Charles Barkley (Washington Post, May 17)

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UPDATE: Candye Kane's autobiographical stage play returns for short run

LA MESA -- Rehearsals have begun on Candye Kane's autobiographical musical stage play, "Toughest Girl Alive," which is swinging back into town again in January, for just a two week stay.

If you didn't see this play last year, make your plans now, because any true fan of Candye's will not want to miss this show.

Last season the play had a sold-out, six-week run at The Moxie Theater, located at 6663 El Cajon Blvd, Suite N., in the College area of La Mesa.

It returns to The Moxie stage Jan. 5.

VIDEO: Discover how sugar is making personal grooming a little bit sweeter

Many entrepreneurs are fearful about taking the plunge and starting their own business. It is a big commitment, and given the harsh economic times, a valid concern.

For Suzanne Smith, however, the fear of financial ruin is a hurdle in her blossoming career’s rearview mirror.

Approaching the make-it-or-break-it six-month period, Smith is very optimistic about the future of her new business located in Hillcrest.

Sara Gilbert admits Linda Perry is her new beau

The Talk co-host Sara Gilbert confirmed Wednesday what many all over the blogosphere already suspected, she and singer/songwriter Linda Perry are an item, according to People.

Gilbert, who recently ended her 10 year relationship with Allison Adler in August, confirmed her new love while taking a jab at the paparazzi --which she blames for “outing” their affair prematurely.

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Business Profile: HELP is only a quick phone call away

For most people, the hardest part about dealing with emotional trauma is not recognizing there is a problem, it is reaching out for help.

While therapy is an obvious resource for many young adults, for the vast majority of today’s senior population, there is negative stigma associated with therapy.

Annette Conway, Psy.D., director of Home-based Effective Living Professionals (HELP), explains that the negative stigma stems from the memories a senior has from their youth.

Bring Margaret Cho into your living room or see her live tonight in Los Angeles for free

Love Margaret Cho? Did you miss her on her last trip to town or can you just not get enough of her cable television specials?

One of her "besties," transgender funnyman Ian Harvie, is trying to raise some money to support the filming of his upcoming comedy special in his hometown of Portland, Maine in January and Margaret is graciously offering her assistance.

GLAAD's Religion & Faith Roundup for the week

(This post was originally published at GLAAD Blog.)

Legal Ease: Marriage validity for transgenders

I have been repeatedly approached lately with inquiries regarding the validity of marriages of Transgender individuals. Clearly this is an area of concern and interest about which there is not a lot of information available.

The issue is actually a lot less complicated than it would appear to be and depends a great deal on when the transition took place.

Some transgender people marry an individual of the opposite gender and subsequently undergo sex-reassignment. This results in a married couple who are of the same gender.

Jill Biden addresses PFLAG convention with thanks

Dr. Jill Biden, the second lady of the United States, thanked gay allies for their support in addressing the National Convention of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) on Friday.

During the event's opening ceremony at the Westin Alexandria hotel in Washington D.C., Biden told
attendees that support was critical for gay teens.

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