Coming Events 2008

Nov 3rd            Board Meeting  8:00-10:00PM
Nov 12th            TS Support and Discussion meeting, 7:30-9:00PM.
Nov 12th          HRC Get Social
Nov 19th            Day of Remembrance - Church of Our Savior 6:30PM.
Nov 20th          Cross Port Social Meeting, 7:30PM
Nov 22nd           Alternating Currents Radio Show 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
                       WAIF-FM 88.3 Crossport's Director of Outreach, Antonia Harter,
                            provides information on Crossport and TG issues
Nov 21st            Day of Remembrance
                       New Spirit Metropolitan Community Church 7:30PM.
Nov 22th           URNA T-Party Columbus  7:30PM
Nov 26th           TS Support and Discussion meeting, 7:30-9:00PM.

Dec  1st              Board Meeting  8:00-10:00PM
Dec  3rd            CD Support Group, 7:30- 9:00PM.
Dec  9th              PFLAG Support Group
Dec  10th            TS Support and Discussion meeting, 7:30-9:00PM.
Dec  18th          Cross Port Social Holiday Party  7:30PM
Dec  20th            GLBT Coalition Meeting
Dec  24th            TS Support and Discussion meeting, 7:30-9:00PM.
Dec  27th            Alternating Currents Radio Show 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
                        WAIF-FM 88.3 Crossport's Director of Outreach, Antonia Harter,
                             provides information on Crossport and TG issues


 

For more events in Ohio visit...

Thursday Nov 20th CrossPort Social  7:30pm

In the News

10th Annual
Transgender
Day of Remembrance

November  2008
Transgender Day of Remembrance is an occasion in the LGBT community set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice (transphobia). The event is held in November. It was founded by Gwendolyn Ann Smith to honor Rita Hester, whose murder in 1998 kicked off the "Remembering Our Dead" web project and a San Francisco, California candlelight vigil in 1999. Since then, the event has grown to encompass memorials in hundreds of cities around the world.

Local Vigils:

 

		Wednesday, November 5, 2008     NCTE extends our congratulations to President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden. We look forward to working with this new administration to bring about an end to the violence and discrimination that the transgender community faces. With a change in leadership comes a renewed opportunity to advocate for fairness and equality, fundamental principles of our democracy.       BECOME A FIRST FRIEND    Educating Legislators  In addition to the Presidential race, voters elected many new legislators around the nation. Some of them have no idea that there are transgender people in their districts, while others have never considered the issues that are of greatest concern to us. This is a critical time to begin educating them. Start thinking now about how you can be a "First Friend" to these new lawmakers. Plan on meeting with your legislators in January or February as they settle into their local offices and plan on joining us in April for NCTE's Lobby Day, April 26-28, 2009. NCTE has resources that can help you Make an Appointment, Prepare for your Appointment, and During Your Visit. Together, we have important work to do. Let's work together to educate our elected officials about the ways in which they can bring about positive change in the lives of transgender people and our families.    Sincerely,   Mara Keisling Executive Director NCTE
		NCTE's 5th Anniversary Details Quick Links Our Website Buy Tickets Sponsor the Event Advertise in the program book Donate Items to the Silent Auction   More About Us Dear Friend,   I am thrilled to announce....a party!  We are celebrating NCTE's Five Year Anniversary with a Benefit hosted by Kate Bornstein, noted transgender author, playwright, performance artist and gender theorist.  For the past five years, NCTE has been working for transgender equality in Washington, DC.  We have made such progress with a consistent voice advocating on a national level on behalf of transgender people ... and now it's time to celebrate.  Please join us, our members, our allies, friends, and board members at the Woolly Mammoth Theater for a fun evening to celebrate and replenish.  By purchasing a ticket you can show your support for NCTE's five years of fighting against transgender discrimination in Washington, DC and help us prepare for the future of transgender rights.  You can also become a sponsor of the event, buy an ad in the program book, or donate items to the silent auction.   DATE: Tuesday, December 2, 2008 TIME: 6:00 p.m., VIP Reception              7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Anniversary Celebration LOCATION: Woolly Mammoth Theater,              641 D Street NW, Washington, DC MORE: www.nctequality.org/anniversary.html              to find more information and purchase tickets online   Your support has made the past five years possible. We hope that you'll be able to join us as we celebrate. Whether or not you can attend the event, will you consider making a gift to ensure that there will continue to be a positive, professional voice advocating for transgender people in Washington, DC? $5,000, $500, $50, or $5 all will make a difference. Thank you for your support, your generosity and your encouragement through all these years.   Sincerely,   Mara Keisling NCTE
		Transsexual gene link identified The researchers focused on three genes Australian researchers have identified a significant link between a gene involved in testosterone action and male-to-female transsexualism. DNA analysis from 112 male-to-female transsexual volunteers showed they were more likely to have a longer version of the androgen receptor gene. The genetic difference may cause weaker testosterone signals, the team reported in Biological Psychiatry. However, other genes are also likely to play a part, they stressed. Increasingly, biological factors are being implicated in gender identity.   There is a social stigma that transsexualism is simply a lifestyle choice, however our findings support a biological basis of how gender identity develops   Professor Vincent Harley, researcher One study has shown that certain brain structures in male-to-female transsexual people are more "female like". In the latest study, researchers looked for potential differences in three genes known to be involved in sex development - coding for the androgen receptor, the oestrogen receptor and an enzyme which converts testosterone to oestrogen. Comparison of the DNA from the male to female transsexual participants with 258 controls showed a significant link with a long version of the androgen receptor gene and transsexualism. Testosterone It is known that longer versions of the androgen receptor gene are associated with less efficient testosterone signalling. This reduced action of the male sex hormone may have an effect on gender development in the womb, the researchers speculated. "We think that these genetic differences might reduce testosterone action and under masculinise the brain during foetal development," said researcher Lauren Hare from Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research. Co-author Professor Vincent Harley added: "There is a social stigma that transsexualism is simply a lifestyle choice, however our findings support a biological basis of how gender identity develops." Although this is the largest genetic study of transsexualism to date, the researchers now plan to see if the results can be replicated in a larger population. Terry Reed from the Gender Identity Research and Education Society said she was convinced of a biological basis to transsexualism. "This study appears to reinforce earlier studies which have indicated that, in some trans people, there may be a genetic trigger to the development of an atypical gender identity. "However, it may be just one of several routes and, although it seems extremely likely that a biological element will always be present in the aetiology of transsexualism, it's unlikely that developmental pathways will be the same in all individuals."

T-Equality Blog   Donna Rose's ENDA Blog

Crossport Election Results

The board for 2008-2009 is:

Antonia Harter (Outreach), Daniel Marie Kopp (Librarian), Tammie Huber (Newsletter)
 Lana Morris (Website), Robyn Davin (Mailbox/Treasurer), and Shelly Brooks (Phone).

CrossPort Library
has been updated 02/14/08

 

Special thanks to Tammie & Laura for designing the
two new CrossPort logos! Don't they look great?

Tammie designed the "reflection" logo you see at the top of the page and Laura created the "figures" version you see below.

Nice work ladies!!!!
 

We hope to update this page monthly, with articles, clippings, and things of interest,
from Crossport's Newsletter- (The Inner-View), News Media, and other sources.
 

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