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Maybe I Just Will
When I was studying to be an electrical engineer, our academic requirements laid out a path for us to take of study outside of core engineering. They wanted us to have breadth as individuals, not just core depth. But how … Continue reading
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Stillness Newsletter Archive
I have written a number of newsletters over the 2008-2009 time period to capture a few thoughts I have had here and there regarding stillness. Stillness is one of the most beautiful words to me. It says everything about what … Continue reading
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Thixotropic Man – Or, Our Ground Substance Hero? Say what?
Look, up in the sky, no I mean laying there firmly in bed, it’s Thixotropic Man. Can we help him? Yes, quick, give him a massage before it’s too late. It’s working, he’s starting to move, he’s warming up. There, … Continue reading
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Trans Organizations
There are a number of transgender social groups in the Dallas/Fort-Worth area. The list of groups has really exploded over the years. And this list is not complete I’m sure. I encourage socializing as a healthy part of living. If … Continue reading
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Youth & Family Resources
Animals Operation PAWS Arts, Theatre and Music CATS Dallas Asian American Youth Orchestra Punch Family Foundation Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra Texas Girls Choir Youth Steel Band Boys & Young Men Boy Scouts Steve Harvey Foundation Child Support and Care – … Continue reading
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Youth First Texas – Pride Beneficiary
Story by Renee Baker in Dallas Voice Tavern Guild Pullout – Fall 2010 When Brian Jacobs marched in his first Pride Parade, he said he felt “like nothing else mattered but being who I am.” He felt a “oneness” that … Continue reading
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Erin Moore – Dallas Pride Grand Marshall
Story by Renee Baker – Dallas Voice Tavern Guild Pullout 2010 When Erin Moore got the message she was selected for Grand Marshal in the Pride Parade this fall, she said she was “flabbergasted and honored, but taken aback.” Moore … Continue reading
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Paul Lewis – Dallas Pride Grand Marshall
Article by Renee Baker in The Dallas Voice – Tavern Guild Pullout, Pride 2010 Paul Lewis likes to say he is old – one of the last of the “old folks” that started with the Pride Parade when Alan Ross … Continue reading
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Self Injury and Youth – A Literature Review
A Literature Review of Youth that Self Injure by Renee Baker, August 2010 What Do We Know About Self Mutilation? Historically, self-mutilation was considered a form of suicidal behavior until suggested otherwise by Karl Menninger in his 1938 book, Man … Continue reading
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Lesbians play big role in Women’s Foundation
Story by Renee Baker, Dallas Voice, Sept 17, 2010 Dallas organization dedicated to supporting, empowering makes diversity a cornerstone principle Wendy Lopez likes to say, “When you help a woman, you help a community.” Lopez and her partner, Connie Moore, … Continue reading
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Nate Phelps: Escaping the darkness
Story by Renee Baker, Dallas Voice Son of infamous anti-gay crusader Fred Phelps offers a glimpse of what life was like growing up on the inside of the Westboro Baptist cult Nate Phelps has a unique identity, but an identity … Continue reading
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Being There
About twenty years ago, when I was doing some early research at UT Dallas, my advisor gave me some sage advice. Not about school, but about relationships. He shared with me that we get so busy sometimes, wrapped up in … Continue reading
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Margaret Mercer – A Herstorical Woman of Character
Every now and then I really enjoy finding age old writings from the past. I was in the process of writing an article about the Dallas Women’s Foundation and was researching philanthropy, when I came across Margaret Mercer, born in … Continue reading
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Crisis Hotlines
If you are in the midst of a crisis, reach out to others! People need each other. We need to help others and we need help from others. Give yourself permission to ask for help. That is what helpers want … Continue reading
Trans History & People
I believe that knowing the history of our own people is a point of pride. We should know those that paved the way before us, have broken through the barriers of injustice and brought attention to the world about a … Continue reading
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Women
Book Clubs Jewel Lesbian Fiction Book Club Women’s Book Club – email Anna Urban at [email protected]. Business (small business) Women’s Business Network WOVI Choral The Women’s Chorus of Dallas Clothing Attitudes and Attire Dress for Success Dance Blue Moon Dance … Continue reading
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Career
This is a list of some handy resources you might want to look at when you are looking for a new job or career position. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, but hopefully enough to help you … Continue reading
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Trans Conferences
If you have never been to a conference specifically designed for transgender topics, I highly recommend it. For families and individuals just coping with the coming out process, a conference can lend a level of normalization not achieved elsewhere. It’s … Continue reading
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Trans Surgery & More
When looking for a surgeon, choose someone that you trust and can connect with. Be careful with your choice, learn as much as you can about them, and be sure to contact your peer group for referrals. This list is … Continue reading
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Health and Human Services
For those in need, there are a number of government and nonprofit programs to be aware of to help you get back on your feet again. We don’t always want to reach out and ask for help, but sometimes that … Continue reading
Dallas Stonewall March 2010
I had a distinct honor of saying a few words at the Pride rally downtown Dallas outside the City Courthouse. I spoke on two issues of importance, but also on something beautiful that happened. It is not often that we … Continue reading
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Media Appearances
I have been asked to appear on public television and radio a few times speaking on both LGBT youth issues and on the wide world of transgenderism. It’s always flattering to be asked to appear and I confess to a … Continue reading
Beyond Butch
A Dallas Voice BLOG Entry by Renee Baker, June 22, 2010 If there’s one thing I’ve discovered in life, it is that I don’t have to take many steps forward before I stick another foot in my mouth. This time, … Continue reading
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Pride is flying high in the Texas Panhandle
A Story by Renee Baker, Dallas Voice, June 21, 2010. OUTstanding Amarillo getting set for its annual gay Pride month party; more than 1,000 expected to attend AMARILLO — Twenty-six years ago this month in Amarillo, a “heartsick” parent wrote … Continue reading
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Surviving life on the streets
A Story by Renee Baker, Dallas Voice, Mar. 25, 2010 Trans youth Shawn Tripp wants to find a way to help other LGBT youth who are, as he was, homeless Shawn Tripp is a lucky man. He says so himself. … Continue reading
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Controversy continues over APA and gender variance
A Story by Renee Baker, Dallas Voice, Mar 11, 2010 Latest version of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual still includes gender variance as a disorder,recommends ‘reparative’ therapy Mental illness can carry a heavy stigma. It can destroy families, end careers, cause … Continue reading
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Survey: Trans people face much higher rate of job discrimination
A Story by Renee Baker, Dallas Voice, Feb 11, 2010. Problems even worse for trans people of color, study shows The National Center for Transgender Equality and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force have jointly released preliminary results from … Continue reading
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Trans woman seeks uterine transplant
A Story by Renee Baker, Dallas Voice, Jan 7, 2010 Sarah Luiz of The Colony, who’s no stranger to the media spotlight, aims to be world’s 1st trans mom THE COLONY — Each of us has a story or a … Continue reading
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LGBT youth try to cut away emotional pain
A Story by Renee Baker, Dallas Voice, Dec. 10, 2009 When family, society reject them for being gay, youth often turn to cutting, using physical pain to cope with distress of coming out Giancarlo Mossi fell in love with a … Continue reading
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Riding cross-country for not 1 cause, but 2
A Story by Renee Baker, Dallas Voice, Oct. 19, 2009 When Marshall Wayne Lee was at his lowest point and suicide seemed the only way out, Antigone the basset hound gave him something to live for. Now he’s giving back … Continue reading
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