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Zeke Smith, the first trans man to compete on Survivor, and Nico Santos, known for his roles in Superstore and Crazy Rich Asians, recently got married in Palm Springs, California. The couple got engaged at the 2022 GLAAD Media Awards, and their wedding coincided with Pride Weekend in Palm Springs. Despite their different backgrounds, Smith from Oklahoma and Santos from the Philippines, they have found a home within each other. [Extracted from the article]

WHEN I SAW BOYS DON'T CRY - the film based on the 1993 rape and murder of a young trans man, Brandon Teena - during its initial release, I threw up in the bathroom of the movie theater. After finishing the film, I went home and, without yet understanding why, re-read Frankenstein, taking what I can only describe as comfort in the "transgender rage" of Victor Frankenstein's creation described by theorist Susan Stryker in her seminal 1994 paper, "My Words to Victor Frankenstein Above the Village of Chamounix." Buffalo Bill, the serial killer at the heart of Silence of the Lambs, was clearly designed by cis author Thomas Harris to reflect aspects of being trans, like dysphoria. [Extracted from the article]

From there Bailar went on to become a decorated competitive swimmer, and eventually became the first openly transgender NCAA Division I swimmer. And I said, 'No, you're only calling me that because I happened to be transgender and a swimmer, and I'm telling you about it.'" However, these days Bailar has embraced his role as an educator and role model, utilizing social media (@ pinkmantaray) to spread his message. Features "I'VE BEEN A swimmer for as long as I can remember", Schuyler Bailar says. [Extracted from the article]

And in addition to Petras, these pages are filled with LGBTQ+ folks who fight for visibility and wield cultural power for good against forces of hate. Also in this issue, our Finance columnist Nick Wolny outlines the real cost of surrogacy for same-sex couples (page 34), and Diplo is praised for opening the door wider for sexual fluidity (page 86). In our cover story with Kim Petras (page 46), the trans singer unpacks her historic speech at the Grammys earlier this year. [Extracted from the article]

After they get to know each other a little, Bertie gives Max - whose mother owns a hair salon and is always begging her to go in and get her hair styled in more feminine ways - her first short and queer haircut. "Max was trusting me with this transformation, and I was, Bertie was, in a way, welcoming Max into their life with this gift that they were giving in that moment." Early in the series, the audience hears about Max's estranged "Auntie" Bertie, but when Max finally gets to meet Bertie for the first time since she was little, she finds out he's a trans man and he's living his best life. [Extracted from the article]

Her brother Bishop Taverner, 25, was also fatally shot in the apartment May 8, and authorities believe Ruby Taverner was responsible for his death as well. Muscat was interested in anime and cosplay, and frequently attended conventions "to have fun and show off their unmatched talent and creativity", notes an online obituary, which deadnamed him. UP FRONT Transgender man Ray Muscat, 26, was shot to death May 8 at his home in Oakland County, Mich., becoming at least the 13th trans, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming American to have died by violence in 2022. [Extracted from the article]

The article looks at Chaz Bono, a post-operative female-to-male transsexual. His memoir "Transition: The Story of How I Became a Man," and the documentary of his gender-reassignment surgery, "Becoming Chaz," are both discussed. Chaz details his childhood experience growing up as the daughter of celebrity musician couple Cher and Sonny Bono. The author also comments on Bono's relationship with longtime girlfriend Jennifer Elia.

A personal narrative is presented that discusses the author's experience of medical treatment and insurance coverage discrimination as a transgender man in relation to a possible hysterectomy.

The article profiles Shane Ortega, the first openly transgender soldier on active duty in the U.S. Army. The U.S. military requires the discharge of transgender troops on medical grounds, as it considers transgender and transsexual identities to be psycho-sexual disorders. Ortega has partnered with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to convince military leaders that he is fit to serve and that his gender markers should be changed to male in the military's records systems.

The article discusses the transgender admissions policy of women's colleges in the U.S., focusing on Mount Holyoke College, Simmons College and Smith College. Topics include acceptance of male to female (MTF) versus female to male (FTM) students; self-identification; and the protection of transgender and gender nonconforming students under Title IX of the 1972 U.S. education amendments.

The article focuses on Chaz Bono, son of singer Cher. Particular attention is given to Chaz's gender transition. In June 2009 tabloid periodical TMZ reported that that Chaz was "becoming a man." Bono is writing a book about his experience and there are also plans to make a documentary about his transition.

The article discusses female-to-male transgender people from a physician's perspective. The example of Chaz Bono, whose parents were well known as the singing duo Sonny & Cher, is cited. Information from an interview with a transgender man named Dale is also included. An overview of the various surgical options which are typically discussed in this context is presented.

The article profiles Thomas Beatie, a female-to-male transsexual. Particular attention is given to the attention Beatie's pregnancy garnered from the mass media. On April 3, 2008 Beatie and his wife, Nancy, appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." Beatie caused people to think about issues related to gender and the desire for parenthood. The article also discusses the attention Beatie received when he gave birth to a baby girl in June 2008 and in November 2008 when he announced that he was pregnant again.

The article focuses on the U.S. district court in Washington D.C.'s decision to side with David Schorer, a soon-to-be female-to-male transsexual, who's legal name is Diane Schroer. She was about to undergo sex-reassignment surgery but her bosses at the U.S. Library of Congress revoked the offer, but the court ruled that she was discriminated against on the basis of sex. It was the first time a transgender person had won a lawsuit in such a manner. Information on arguments put forth by the American Civil Liberties Union is also provided.

Features Patrick Califia-Rice, considered as the best-known lesbian, feminist and erotica author to transition from female to male. One of the 100 people honored by 'The Advocate' for being an innovator in the gay and lesbian movement; Transition from being a lesbian feminist to being a new father.

Reports on the meeting of the European Parliament to end discrimination against transsexuals in Strasbourg, France.

Answers questions from gays and lsebians. Question on oral sex; Anal sex; Female-to-male transvestites. INSET: Special Section.

Reports on the decision of the transsexual lesbian Marianne Hersegard to turn back into a woman after living many years as a man in Stockholm, Sweden. Impetus to the decision; Limitations in the initial sex change of Hersegard; Advice of Hersegard to individuals thinking of changing sex.

Reports on the free sex-change operations for Britons by the National Health Service in Great Britain. Estimation of the cost of free operations to the taxpayers; Performance of the operation by the medical group Gender Identity Unit; Management of transsexual cases.