TransEthics

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Transgression: Amy Dyess on Atonement, Sexuality, and Being "Not Cis" (but in the Best Possible Way)

Transgression: Amy Dyess on Atonement, Sexuality, and Being “Not Cis” (but in the Best Possible Way)

This wasn’t my intention when returning to the Journalist/Interviewer portion of this project. It was, however, a wonderful opportunity to do so. I was doxxed by TERFs before I started this project 5 years ago. That said, the fact I’m interviewing a person who was a part of the Gender Critical movement, here is something beyond IRONIC. I have been abused, berated, and demonized by Anti-Trans…

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Trans Mentality: One Woman’s Story from the Inside Author’s note: This story is 100% true. To protect the identity of my friend, her name has been changed to Pamela.

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New Domain is LIVE!

New Domain is LIVE!

All previous URLs still work but now instead of “transethics.wordpress.com” you can just type transethics.org Have a meme. — Victoria Darling  

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Trans Horror: Leah Crowley on Publicly Coming Out, Transphobia in the Media, and Writing.

Trans Horror: Leah Crowley on Publicly Coming Out, Transphobia in the Media, and Writing.

TransEthics: When did you begin your transition? Leah Crowley: I initially began to transition during the last few months. Before this time I kept myself a secret for quite some time. I used to always be concerned of what other people would think of me. TE: What changed? LC: I became too tired with trying to keep myself inside. I’ve always known I was trapped inside myself for a long time but…

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Press Release: Performers Speak Out Campaign

Editor’s note: I was recently contacted by a trans woman who is a sex worker, and someone I have interviewed on this blog. I’ve followed her Twitter account for several years, as well as many others in the Industry. The issue of abuse which occurs in the Industry is not a new topic. She has asked me to post this press release to help shed some light on this difficult and heartbreaking subject.…

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Guest Blog: The Truth About Transsexual Escorts – by Jazmine Jagger

Guest Blog: The Truth About Transsexual Escorts – by Jazmine Jagger

by Jazmine Jagger The word ‘Transsexual’ will often evoke judgemental thoughts of porn, prostitution and perversion. To the wife of the average blue collared male –who found out about me– we are nothing more than a breed of drug addicted, filthy pole smokers. As a little boy I dreamt of high fashion, haute couture and designer heels. I would sit in mummy’s walk-in, prancing around in her…

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Trans Politics: Brianna Westbrook on Healthcare, Trans Military, and HB2796

Trans Politics: Brianna Westbrook on Healthcare, Trans Military, and HB2796

TransEthics: What was it that first got you interested in politics? Brianna Westbrook: I’ve always been interested in politics since a young age. I love being a leader for people. I just never thought that I could run for office until recently. The confidence was not there for me in my earlier years of life. The election of Donald Trump is what pushed me to use my voice. That was my breaking…

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Trans Artistry: Jessica Nightmare on Cis Discomfort, Sacrifice, and Politics

Trans Artistry: Jessica Nightmare on Cis Discomfort, Sacrifice, and Politics

TransEthics: When did you start drawing comic strips? Jessica Nightmare: I’ve been drawing comic strips since I can remember. When I was really young, I drew these detective stories. I was a huge fan of Who Framed Roger Rabbit and the Ninja Turtles so I liked drawing characters in trench coats, ha. But my stories made little sense seeing how I was 9 years old. TE: When did you come up with the…

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Trans Education: Samantha Allen on Gender, Career, and Acceptance

Trans Education: Samantha Allen on Gender, Career, and Acceptance

TransEthics: Being transgender and Trans Rights have been a huge media topic of late, along with the pushback of those who try to restrict gender to genitals and chromosomes. Having studied gender & sexuality, what response would you give to these people? Samantha Allen: Great question! I still remember being completely surprised by the existence of intersex people when I took my first Women’s…

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Trans Vision: Cookie Cosmos on Changing Expectations, Advocacy Through Porn, and Coming Out

Trans Vision: Cookie Cosmos on Changing Expectations, Advocacy Through Porn, and Coming Out

TransEthics: Your Twitter bio says you’re an “ethical queer porn creator and performer” Exactly what does that mean to you? Cookie Cosmos: To me, Ethical Porn has always meant treating performers well. In my case I work with other trans people, so I try to make content the performers want to make, make sure they are comfortable doing it and that they take home a fair cut. It also means taking…

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Trans Fearlessness: Jelena Vermilion on Bullies, Mental Health, and Relationships

Trans Fearlessness: Jelena Vermilion on Bullies, Mental Health, and Relationships

TransEthics: When you first came out as transgender, how did your friends and family react? Jelena Vermilion: When I first came out as Trans, my folks and family were decently accepting. They all had their own biases and preconceptions about trans people, so obviously it wasn’t perfect. I can say they’ve tried to learn and understand those things. I also think that given who I was growing up,…

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Trans Networking : Lisa Marie Maginnis on Homelessness, Survival Sex Work, and Technology

Trans Networking : Lisa Marie Maginnis on Homelessness, Survival Sex Work, and Technology

  TransEthics: Tell us a little about Hypatia Software. Lisa Maginnis: The main goal of the Hypatia Software Organization is to provide assistance to experiencers of transmisogyny in need, as well as make talented and professional software engineers out of those who are interested in the mentorship program. Hypatia Software Organization is a mentorship and benefits program run for trans people,…

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Trans Satanic: Sadie Satanas on Religion, Kink, and Polyamorous Marriage

Trans Satanic: Sadie Satanas on Religion, Kink, and Polyamorous Marriage

TransEthics: I understand that you’re married. How long have you and your wife been together, and when in your relationship did you come out as transgender to her? Sadie Satanas: My spouse and I were married on June 6th 2006 (6/6/6), but we’ve been together for 15 years. We are poly, but committed. I came out to her about 4 years ago after we moved from the Bible belt of Oklahoma to the Bay Area.…

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Trans Differential: Halley Wynn on Trans Bodies, 'Deadly Babes', and Ethics in Sex Work

Trans Differential: Halley Wynn on Trans Bodies, ‘Deadly Babes’, and Ethics in Sex Work

TransEthics: Your Twitter profile says you are a “muscle t-girl”… would you care to expand on what that means to you? Halley Wynn: Well, there are two separate but inclusive fields of thought I have on that: The personal and the political. I like fitness, weight lifting, different movement arts and working out in general. Participating in these activities generally gives you increased muscle tone…

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Trans Survival: Rani Baker on Dealing with Trolls, Transition, & Trump Era Fear

Trans Survival: Rani Baker on Dealing with Trolls, Transition, & Trump Era Fear

TransEthics: Your band, Destroyed for Comfort, has a very unique sound. To those who have yet to experience it, how would you describe it? Rani Baker: The music I perform is typically very sample-heavy, intentionally retro, low-fi, and abrasive, with heavily distorted vocals. The sound (especially live) has frequently been compared to Skinny Puppy, Alec Empire and Crystal Castles, but doesn’t…

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Trans Reporting: Katelyn Burns on Writing, Politics, and Moving Forward

Trans Reporting: Katelyn Burns on Writing, Politics, and Moving Forward

TransEthics: What inspired you to get into writing for various media establishments? Katelyn Burns: I never really set out to be a writer or even an activist really. I’ve always been fairly political and my interest in trans politics and theory extend back even into my teenage years. I always did a good job covering my tracks, so all of my reading was done in secret when I was still in the…

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The Disturbing Endgame of 'Clovergender' trolls

The Disturbing Endgame of ‘Clovergender’ trolls

The year of 2017 did not get off to the best of starts for trans and gender nonconforming people. 2017 wasn’t even five days old when a dangerously savage smear campaign raised its head from the bowels of the internet. It’s not the typical kind of trolling trans people have experienced before. It’s dangerously different. Trigger warnings for child sexual abuse, pedophilia normalization,…

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