Monthly Archives: November 2010

Navigating TSA policies for transgender people and survivors

The Transportation Security Administration‘s newly implemented body scanners and pat-downs have left many people weary of holiday traveling, especially transgender people and survivors of sexual assault. The advanced imaging technology scanners — used to detect prohibited items including weapons, explosives … Continue reading

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Columbus city employees to receive domestic partner benefits

Columbus, Ohio, City Council voted Monday night to extend health care benefits to unmarried domestic partners of city employees. This legislation provides health coverage for “an adult with whom the covered employee shares a permanent residence” and who can prove … Continue reading

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GenderF*ck drag show aims to entertain, educate

GenderBloc, a radical queer organization at the University of Cincinnati focusing on transgender and genderqueer activism, performs in its GenderF*ck drag show thrice yearly to raise money for transgender support and activist organizations. The GenderF*ck also serves as a creative … Continue reading

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Bowling Green: Voters approve non-discrimination ordinances

Bowling Green, Ohio, voters approved two LGBT non-discrimination ordinances, as final election results were announced Monday. Ordinance 7905 — which prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression when leasing property and in other housing-related situations — was … Continue reading

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GenderBloc honors Transgender Day of Remembrance at UC

Members of GenderBloc, a queer student group at the University of Cincinnati the focuses on transgender and genderqueer activism, placed flags on McMicken Commons to represent transgender victims of hate crimes. Transgender Day of Remembrance is a day to honor … Continue reading

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