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Wednesday, October 01, 2014

Texas Lt. Governor's Debate

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Where's State Senator Dan Patrick been in this 2014 lieutenant governor's race?   Hiding from the people of Texas. Yeah, Dan'...

Have A Happy Birthday, Isis!

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One of the things I have been most happy to see over the last few years is the renewed rise of #girlslikeus walking the fashion runways o...
Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Wendy vs Greg: Round Two

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The final Texas gubernatorial debate between Wendy Davis and Greg Abbott is taking place later tonight in Dallas, and I'm hoping to see ...

What I'd Like For Transitioning Trans WOC

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Yesterday I got an opportunity to participate in a Twitter discussion on the topic of stopping anti-trans violence disproportionately aimed ...

2014 FIBA Women's World Championship Watch- On To The Quarters

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The FIBA World Championship For Women started in Turkey on September 27. Team USA is multitasking during this tournament.  They are no...

When Will Transpeople Be Able To Openly Serve Our Country?

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September 20 was the third anniversary of the day that DADT took effect and allowed the LGB end of the community to openly serve in our co...
Monday, September 29, 2014

Barney, STFU

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Far from staying his azz in retirement and keeping his lips in neutral when it comes to anything trans related, trans oppressor and former...
Saturday, September 27, 2014

UN Human Rights Council Passes LGBT Resolution

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The good TBLG rights news just keeps on coming internationally The United Nations Human Rights Council after an hour of debate, has passed...
Friday, September 26, 2014

Shut Up Fool Awards-Voting Is Sexy And Important Edition

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Time flies, especially as you get older.   Summer has turned into fall on my side of the planet, which promises relief from the hot, steamy ...

Atherton HS Gender Identity Inclusive Nondiscrimination Policy Still Stands

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Back in May Atherton High School's site Based Decision Making Committee added gender identity to the school's non discrimination p...

Debunking The Top 5 Myths About TBLG Rights Laws

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We heard all those lies during our recent contentious battle to pass the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, and Media Matters For America now...
Thursday, September 25, 2014

Scarlett Lehn Crowned Homecoming Queen In Colorado

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Scarlet Lehn has only been officially out as a transfeminine student at Sand Creek High School in Colorado Springs, CO since the start of ...

TransGriot 2014 NFL Picks-Week 4

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I rebounded from that subpar 7-9 Week 2 to have a great Week 3 .  While my 11-5 record was outstanding, unfortunately Eli matched me and M...

The 2014-2015 Trans School Year Is Off To A Great Start

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'I expect this school year won't be any different.  But as this 2014-15 school year transpires, there will probably be trans histor...
Wednesday, September 24, 2014

TransJustice Fellowship Applications Due October 1

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For those of you in the New York area, got word of a fellowship opportunity that is accepting applications. If you're interested, you&...

You Claim You Aren't Scared Of Me, But Tragically You Are

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TransGriot Note:  My fave WMMA fighter talks about the reasons why many of the so-called tough WMMA women fear her.   And after Tamikka Bren...

Transmasculine Homecoming King Crowned In Texas!

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I keep telling you people who like to bash Texas at every opportunity that my home state and hometown has progressive tendencies built int...

5th Annual NBJC OUT On the Hill Starts Today

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Personal issues are going to prevent me from attending this year's event (and I'm pissed about it), but the 5th Annual OUT on the Hi...
Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Hasselbeck Forgot About Literacy Tests

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I'm not shocked when one of the FOX Noise Fembots opens their mouths and something stupid, racist, bigoted (or all of the above) comes o...

Thanks Peeps For Your Support

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As some of you may or may not be aware of, been dealing with unexpected major drama over the last week It got ugly, and while the situatio...
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Monica Roberts
Monica Roberts, AKA the TransGriot (Gree-oh) is a native Houstonian, GLAAD award winning blogger, writer, and award winning trans human rights advocate. She's the founding editor of TransGriot, and her writing has appeared at the Bilerico Project, Ebony.com, The Huffington Post and the Advocate. She works to foster understanding and acceptance of trans people inside and outside communities of color. Among her many honors are the Virginia Prince Transgender Pioneer Award, the Robert Coles Call of Service Award. the Barbara Jordan Breaking Barriers Award, and the 2020 Susan J Hyde Award for Longevity In The Movement
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