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Soon · 07-07-2010, 08:12 PM

Judge Rules For Transgender Woman Fired by Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) -- A federal judge has ruled in favor of a former Georgia state legislative aide who claimed she was fired after telling her boss she would come to work dressed as woman as she transitioned from man to woman.

U.S. District Judge Richard W. Story ruled Friday that Vandy Beth Glenn's firing violated her constitutional rights under the Equal Protection Clause.

Glenn is a transgender woman formerly known as Glenn Morrison. She claimed that Legislative Counsel Sewell Brumby fired her from her job as a legislative editor because the gender transition would make her colleagues feel uncomfortable and would be seen as "immoral" by Georgia lawmakers.

Brumby told The Associated Press Tuesday he had no comment on the ruling.

(Copyright © 2010, The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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p.s. despite this good news, some of the comments are abhorrent.

Soon · 07-07-2010, 08:25 PM

H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Vandy Beth Glenn

Leigh · 07-07-2010, 09:07 PM

I went out today with My family for a rare outing, and of course because I don't have a binder I knew I'd be self conscious. I found a very tight old tank top of Mine that helped to temporarily squish down My tits *shudder* and after putting a t-shirt over top of that it helped to flatten Me out. I was still pretty sure people were looking at Me funny, but I didn't care ~ atleast not until I saw alot of the bio guys there with muscle shirts on and of course flat chests. Talk about having pretty bad dysphoria for about an hour, but now that I'm home I'm okay ............. this just confirms to Me that I need to get things going asap!

atomiczombie · 07-07-2010, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Braedon

I went out today with My family for a rare outing, and of course because I don't have a binder I knew I'd be self conscious. I found a very tight old tank top of Mine that helped to temporarily squish down My tits *shudder* and after putting a t-shirt over top of that it helped to flatten Me out. I was still pretty sure people were looking at Me funny, but I didn't care ~ atleast not until I saw alot of the bio guys there with muscle shirts on and of course flat chests. Talk about having pretty bad dysphoria for about an hour, but now that I'm home I'm okay ............. this just confirms to Me that I need to get things going asap!

How come no binder bud? They aren't all that expensive.

Leigh · 07-07-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by atomiczombie

How come no binder bud? They aren't all that expensive.

I know they aren't really too expensive, but I'm not working right now and the bit of money I do get go towards other things (but I'm planning on getting one soon)

The Oopster · 07-08-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Braedon

I know they aren't really too expensive, but I'm not working right now and the bit of money I do get go towards other things (but I'm planning on getting one soon)

your a bigger guy aren't you?

I have some binders i'd be willing to send someone that can't afford them but they are smaller ones ... i believe they are mediums ... they are the underworks tri-vests ... i also have the full double compression vest ... but i'm not sure if its a small or a medium ... unfortunately i only remember ever having one but have order forms for more then one ... so I may have sent one back ....

Thinker · 07-12-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinker

Just the other day I dropped off everything to get my current passport changed....sex marker included. I used the affidavit my GYN wrote when I went to get my license changed; it was a kick-ass document!! Thanks to Theo for sharing his template with me!

Just wanted to follow-up on this...

It took all of about 2 weeks and 2 days for me to receive my new passport!

Amazing.

T D · 07-15-2010, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinker

Just wanted to follow-up on this...

It took all of about 2 weeks and 2 days for me to receive my new passport!

Amazing.

That's great, Thinker!!

I believe my voice is beginning to change a bit... woooo hoooo Finally

Linus · 07-15-2010, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by T D

That's great, Thinker!!

I believe my voice is beginning to change a bit... woooo hoooo Finally

Congrats! How long has it been since you started T?

Jet · 07-15-2010, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T D

I believe my voice is beginning to change a bit... woooo hoooo Finally

how low can you go.....

mine is stating to change too.

T D · 07-15-2010, 08:54 AM

Thanks guys.

I started T at the beginning of June. It hasn't been very long at all, but I'm a happy camper

Jet · 07-15-2010, 09:19 AM

You started when I did, TD. I haven't noticed anything. My voice cracks though.

T D · 07-16-2010, 10:18 PM

Maybe I'm imagining it, Jet. Wishful thinking? LOL

Leigh · 07-16-2010, 11:35 PM

I called and was finally able to get an appointment with the doctor who will help Me to begin My transition, only thing is that because he is on holidays all this month and is booking up into august I can't see him until Aug. 27th ~ but atleast its an appointment so I can't complain

Linus · 07-17-2010, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Braedon

I called and was finally able to get an appointment with the doctor who will help Me to begin My transition, only thing is that because he is on holidays all this month and is booking up into august I can't see him until Aug. 27th ~ but atleast its an appointment so I can't complain

It will be the longest month you'll have now. Congrats!

Gentle Tiger · 07-17-2010, 08:03 AM

Congratulations Braedon. I agree with Linus. It will seem like the longest and fastest month all at the same time. LOL

Jet · 07-19-2010, 03:30 PM

This belongs in the smile thread, too. I have been on T for about 5 weeks now. I don't notice anything different except a skin rash which is clearing up and that I feel like my voice has dropped. We sound differently to ourselves than to other people so its hard to tell.

But....

the other night I was on the phone with someone to whom I'm sending music. I've collected about 80 years worth and I asked her if she would want some Gershwin. So I played this tune over the phone which was sung by Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland.

And she said "OMG how did you put your voice to an orchestra? How did you sing that? I know that's Judy Garland but is the guy you?" I said God no, that's Mickey Rooney. She said she swore it was me and that I sound just like him.

I didn't think the affects of T would start so soon understanding that it was a gradual process. It made smile though...I was kind of nice.

Hope everyone is doing well.

For grins, here's the tune I was thought to have sung...out of 1938 or so...

atomiczombie · 07-19-2010, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jet

This belongs in the smile thread, too. I have been on T for about 5 weeks now. I don't notice anything different except a skin rash which is clearing up and that I feel like my voice has dropped. We sound differently to ourselves than to other people so its hard to tell.

But....

the other night I was on the phone with someone to whom I'm sending music. I've collected about 80 years worth and I asked her if she would want some Gershwin. So I played this tune over the phone which was sung by Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland.

And she said "OMG how did you put your voice to an orchestra? How did you sing that? I know that's Judy Garland but is the guy you?" I said God no, that's Mickey Rooney. She said she swore it was me and that I sound just like him.

I didn't affects of T would start so soon understanding that it was a gradual process. It made smile though...I was kind of nice.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Right on Parker! That is so awesome.

I am still waiting for mine to drop.

Rufusboi · 07-20-2010, 07:42 PM

I received my new birth certificate yesterday. Next on my list is my social security card. Does anyone have advice about the social security card? I called the social security office today and they told me I need to bring my birth certificate and passport for identification. Sounded simple, but simple sometimes scares me.

Rufusboi

Rufusboi · 07-22-2010, 02:37 PM

I had an ordeal at the social security office. Yesterday I went with my birth certificate and picture ID. I had called the SS office the day before to see what I needed to bring.

First the SS agent told me it would be two months before I could get it changed because they had to verify my birth certificate was authentic even though it says it is an original along with the state seal. I inform him this is fine I will wait the two months if I need to.

He then says excuse me and leaves the room. He then comes back and hands me a piece of paper that says: We cannot issue you a Social Security card at this time because: Sex-Change Operation: Applicant must submit a letter from his or her surgeon or the attending physician verifying the the sex change surgery was completed. Please contact us when: You can give us the document we need.

I informed him they did not tell me I needed this over the phone. I told him fine I have a letter and I will be back tomorrow.

The letter I have states I had top surgery only (this is the letter Kentucky needed for my birth certificate) it does not state the sex change surgery is complete. I decide to call the Social Security office in Washington and read them the letter. The person there stated the letter was fine with him, but it was up to the individual office if they would accept it or not.

I call the Social Security agent here in Texas and read him my letter. He states to fax it to him and he would run it by his supervisor in the morning and would call me if they accept it or not.

I was worried.

This morning I received a call from the Texas office and they said the letter was fine and they would change my gender marker today, but it would not go into effect until tomorrow.

My Social Security information has been changed. Next is my passport.

Whew, what an ordeal.

Rufusboi

07-07-2010, 08:12 PM	#181
Soon Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: attached Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,896 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,046 Thanked 13,094 Times in 3,386 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	I thought some might be interested in this news: Judge Rules For Transgender Woman Fired by Georgia ATLANTA (AP) -- A federal judge has ruled in favor of a former Georgia state legislative aide who claimed she was fired after telling her boss she would come to work dressed as woman as she transitioned from man to woman. U.S. District Judge Richard W. Story ruled Friday that Vandy Beth Glenn's firing violated her constitutional rights under the Equal Protection Clause. Glenn is a transgender woman formerly known as Glenn Morrison. She claimed that Legislative Counsel Sewell Brumby fired her from her job as a legislative editor because the gender transition would make her colleagues feel uncomfortable and would be seen as "immoral" by Georgia lawmakers. Brumby told The Associated Press Tuesday he had no comment on the ruling. (Copyright © 2010, The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) --------------- p.s. despite this good news, some of the comments are abhorrent.

07-07-2010, 08:25 PM	#182
Soon Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: attached Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,896 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,046 Thanked 13,094 Times in 3,386 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Here she is testifying: H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Vandy Beth Glenn

07-15-2010, 08:54 AM	#191
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07-16-2010, 10:18 PM	#193
T D Member How Do You Identify?: Person of the trans variety Preferred Pronoun?: He, Sir, Bro, TD, Stevin Relationship Status: On occasion Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,165 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,428 Thanked 1,125 Times in 311 Posts Rep Power: 3570339	Maybe I'm imagining it, Jet. Wishful thinking? LOL __________________ “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

07-17-2010, 08:03 AM	#196
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Leigh Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, etc Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 7,767 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,029 Thanked 13,024 Times in 4,784 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	I went out today with My family for a rare outing, and of course because I don't have a binder I knew I'd be self conscious. I found a very tight old tank top of Mine that helped to temporarily squish down My tits shudder and after putting a t-shirt over top of that it helped to flatten Me out. I was still pretty sure people were looking at Me funny, but I didn't care ~ atleast not until I saw alot of the bio guys there with muscle shirts on and of course flat chests. Talk about having pretty bad dysphoria for about an hour, but now that I'm home I'm okay ............. this just confirms to Me that I need to get things going asap!

07-15-2010, 09:19 AM	#192
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07-16-2010, 11:35 PM	#194
Leigh Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, etc Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 7,767 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,029 Thanked 13,024 Times in 4,784 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	I called and was finally able to get an appointment with the doctor who will help Me to begin My transition, only thing is that because he is on holidays all this month and is booking up into august I can't see him until Aug. 27th ~ but atleast its an appointment so I can't complain

07-19-2010, 03:30 PM	#197
Jet Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: .. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .. Posts: 3,471 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 292 Thanked 2,647 Times in 1,293 Posts Rep Power: 0	This belongs in the smile thread, too. I have been on T for about 5 weeks now. I don't notice anything different except a skin rash which is clearing up and that I feel like my voice has dropped. We sound differently to ourselves than to other people so its hard to tell. But.... the other night I was on the phone with someone to whom I'm sending music. I've collected about 80 years worth and I asked her if she would want some Gershwin. So I played this tune over the phone which was sung by Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. And she said "OMG how did you put your voice to an orchestra? How did you sing that? I know that's Judy Garland but is the guy you?" I said God no, that's Mickey Rooney. She said she swore it was me and that I sound just like him. I didn't think the affects of T would start so soon understanding that it was a gradual process. It made smile though...I was kind of nice. Hope everyone is doing well. For grins, here's the tune I was thought to have sung...out of 1938 or so... Last edited by Jet; 07-19-2010 at 03:49 PM.

07-20-2010, 07:42 PM	#199
Rufusboi Member How Do You Identify?: Trans Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Partnered Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SouthTexas - On the Gulf Posts: 694 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 210 Thanked 429 Times in 162 Posts Rep Power: 505008	I received my new birth certificate yesterday. Next on my list is my social security card. Does anyone have advice about the social security card? I called the social security office today and they told me I need to bring my birth certificate and passport for identification. Sounded simple, but simple sometimes scares me. Rufusboi

07-22-2010, 02:37 PM	#200
Rufusboi Member How Do You Identify?: Trans Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Partnered Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SouthTexas - On the Gulf Posts: 694 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 210 Thanked 429 Times in 162 Posts Rep Power: 505008	I had an ordeal at the social security office. Yesterday I went with my birth certificate and picture ID. I had called the SS office the day before to see what I needed to bring. First the SS agent told me it would be two months before I could get it changed because they had to verify my birth certificate was authentic even though it says it is an original along with the state seal. I inform him this is fine I will wait the two months if I need to. He then says excuse me and leaves the room. He then comes back and hands me a piece of paper that says: We cannot issue you a Social Security card at this time because: Sex-Change Operation: Applicant must submit a letter from his or her surgeon or the attending physician verifying the the sex change surgery was completed. Please contact us when: You can give us the document we need. I informed him they did not tell me I needed this over the phone. I told him fine I have a letter and I will be back tomorrow. The letter I have states I had top surgery only (this is the letter Kentucky needed for my birth certificate) it does not state the sex change surgery is complete. I decide to call the Social Security office in Washington and read them the letter. The person there stated the letter was fine with him, but it was up to the individual office if they would accept it or not. I call the Social Security agent here in Texas and read him my letter. He states to fax it to him and he would run it by his supervisor in the morning and would call me if they accept it or not. I was worried. This morning I received a call from the Texas office and they said the letter was fine and they would change my gender marker today, but it would not go into effect until tomorrow. My Social Security information has been changed. Next is my passport. Whew, what an ordeal. Rufusboi