Indiana Transgender Rights Advocacy Alliance (INTRAA)

Juggling Gender: Performance and Identity by Jennifer Miller

Thursday, 10. 12. 2006  –  Section: IndianaNews, Vault

An evening with Jennifer Miller, a lesbian performer who lives her life with a full beard. Miller works as a performance artist, circus director, clown and as the "bearded lady" in one of the only remaining sideshows in America "Circus Amok." In public she is often mistaken for a man, an experience she handles with wit and intelligence that ...

Speech: Trans Identities and Cultural Politics by Helen Boyd

Sunday, 09. 3. 2006  –  Section: IndianaNews, Vault

Helen Boyd, author of the upcoming She's Not the Man I Married, will speak about how the struggles of trans people focus a new and useful lens on both the issues of gender equality and marriage equality. The transgender rights movement combines aspects of the feminist and gay movements and sits at the crosshairs of the "one man, one woman" kind of logic that has been encouraging people to vote out of fear. Boyd's marriage to her trans husband serves ...

IE 2006 Campaign Convention – 8/19

Saturday, 07. 29. 2006  –  Section: IndianaNews, Vault

Organized by Indiana Equality PAC & Human Rights Campaign COST: $20 (includes training materials, continental breakfast, and lunch). REGISTRATION: Register online at www.iepac.org or by calling 888-567-0750. DEADLINE: Please register by August 18, 2006 at 9:00AM. ACCOMMODATIONS: The University Place Hotel, 850 West Michigan Street (one block from the convention site) has established a rate block of $119/night for participants. To make a reservation, call 317-231-5160 or visit the hotel website at www.universityplace.iupui.edu. Please note that you will ...

Lafayette GLBTI Community Picnic – 9/10

Monday, 07. 24. 2006  –  Section: IndianaNews, Vault

Picnic where drinks, service, and meat type items will be provided. Please bring a covered dish, all GLBT and Allies, your family, and a big appetite. This will be a great end of summer activity for all to share. You will also be able to find out about the various local groups and get more involved. Purdue students are especially welcome, as we wish you well in a new year! Bring a car load! Hosted by PrideLafayette, Citizens ...

South Bend HRO Amendment One Vote Shy of Passage

Thursday, 07. 20. 2006  –  Section: Featured, INTRAAupdates, IndianaNews

(South Bend) - By a vote of 5 to 4, the South Bend Common Council declined to amend the City's Human Rights Ordinance to include sexual orientation and gender identity. The Council heard public testimony well past midnight as hundreds of concerned residents packed the Chamber. "While INTRAA is disappointed in this outcome, we are confident ...

Eric Applegate, 1945-2006

Sunday, 07. 2. 2006  –  Section: IndianaNews, Vault

An Indianapolis therapist, Eric Applegate, passed away Wed June 28. Mr. Applegate worked with transgender clients, and he will be missed. His obituary is in the Sunday edition of the Indy Star. The funeral will be Wed July 5 at 4:00 at the Marot.

Journey Toward Justice – 6/24

Monday, 06. 19. 2006  –  Section: IndianaNews, Vault

This free event will feature: a presentation by Dan Funk, Executive Director of ICON; a panel discussion with leaders from local churches talking about their experiences in promoting more welcoming congregations; and a time for participants to dialogue with each other. Participants will leave with a sense of connectedness to like-minded individuals in the community and will create an action plan for taking the next steps in their congregation and beyond

Stigma from above – Indiana Daily Student

Wednesday, 06. 7. 2006  –  Section: IndianaNews, Vault

Check this out. The editorial board over at IDS is supporting the trans kid up in Gary who couldn't go to prom in a dress. Stigma from above - Indiana Daily Student - Stigma from aboveIndiana Daily Student - This spring, Kevin Logan, a high school senior from Gary, eagerly anticipated prom night, that special night that so many high schoolers look forward to each year.