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<FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="ms sans serif, geneva" SIZE="3"><IMG SRC="library/graphics/spacer.gif">This is the newsletter archive. Although some of the news contained in the older newsletters may be dated, they DO contain valuable information, reviews of topical books, insightful original compositions discussing the life of transgendered individuals and their families, poetry, links, and humor. Please feel free to enjoy these articles. <P>
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<li><a href="../../library/archive/199812.htm"> December 1998</a><P>
<ul>
<li>Speaker's Bureau Talk at Cleveland State<br>
<li>Sheila Kirk, MD To Attend December Meeting <br>
<li>'Queer' Folk Find Much In Common<br>
<li>TransFamily Receives Rainbow Award <br>
<li>The Most Beautiful Flower <P>
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<li><a href="../../library/archive/199811.htm"> November 1998</a><P>
<ul>
<li>TG At Work<br>
<li>Pictures<br>
<li>SSAFE Educates School Counselors<br>
<li>New Ohio PFLAG Welcomes All<br>
<li>Apple Supports Gender Identity and Expression<p>
</ul>
<li><a href="../../library/archive/199810.htm"> October 1998</a><P>
<ul>
<li>Colors<br>
<li>Balance<br>
<li>National Coming Out Day<br>
<li>Speakers Bureau Goes Public<br>
<li>Run for the Border<br>
<li>A Small Victory<p>
</ul>
<li><a href="../../library/archive/199809.htm"> September 1998</a><P>
<ul>
<li>Trans Quibbles and Quotes<br>
<li>Don't Color Outside the Lines<br>
<li>The Future Is Ours<br>
<li>PFLAG Great Lakes Conference<p>
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<li><a href="../../library/archive/199808.htm"> August 1998</a><P>
<ul>
<li>TransFamily Quibbles and Quotes<br>
<li>Gender Variant Parent Survey<p>
</ul>
<li><a href="../../library/archive/199807.htm"> July 1998</a><P>
<ul>
<li>Melinda's Quibbles and Quotes<br>
<li>Review Of SSAFE Program<br>
<li>Speaking Activities<p>
</ul>
<li><a href="../../library/archive/199806.htm"> June 1998</a><P>
<ul>
<li>PFLAG and the Transgender Community<br>
<li>Editorial<br>
<li>PFLAG Ohio & Mid-Atlantic Councils<br>
<li>House Bill 700 <br>
<li>TKO<br>
<li>Accepted Definitions vs. Menacing Definitions<p>
</ul>
<li><a href="../../library/archive/199805.htm"> May 1998</a><P>
<ul>
<li>Oberlin Odyssey<br>
<li>Step off!<br>
<li>A Most Special Valentines<br>
<li>Mitch and Charlie’s Wedding Day<br>
<li>Kenyon College<br>
<li>University of Michigan Hosts GLSEN<br>
<li>Transphobia - Fear of the Unknown<P>
</ul>
<li><a href="../../library/archive/199804.htm"> April 1998</a><P>
<ul>
<li>Casserole Night, Part II<br>
<li>Across the Fruited Plain<br>
<li>Transgender 101<br>
<li>Ma Vie en Rose, Movie Review<br>
<li>Akron PFLAG Meeting<br>
<li>University of Edinboro Trip<br>
<li>Boston Elementary School Program<p>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://www.critpath.org/pflag-talk/transparent2.htm" target="mainbody">TransParent</a> Issue Number 2, June 1997<br>
<li><a href="http://www.critpath.org/pflag-talk/transparent.htm" target="mainbody">TransParent</a> Issue Number 1, February 1997<br>
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<li><A HREF="../../library/archive/199912.htm">December 1999</a><P>
<ul>
<li> From The Editor<br>
<li> Coming In December To TransFamily<br>
<li> Corporations Supporting GBLT
<li> Transgender Issues In The Workplace<br>
<li> TransFamily Speakers Bureau<br>
<li> Living In Cyberspace<br>
<li> Transgender Bible Study<br>
<li> Boys Don't Cry - a review<P>
</ul>
<li><A HREF="../../library/archive/199911.htm">November 1999</a><P>
<ul>
<li> From The Editor<br>
<li>Chareka Keys Memorial Vigil<br>
<li>Transgender woman murdered in Cleveland<br>
<li>Congress Fails Families with Defeat of Hate Crime Measure<br>
<li>Know The Enemy<br>
<li>Transgender Issues In The Workplace<br>
<li>TransFamily Speakers Bureau<br>
<li>Living In Cyberspace<br>
<li>Florida school says boy in drag can't be queen<br>
<li>Transsexuals as Told To My Granddaughter<br>
<li>Sociology Paper<br>
<li>Transgender Bible Study<br>
<li>New Business Listings<br>
<li>Make Every Day National Friendship Day<br>
<li>Different For Girls - a review<P>
<li>Coming In December To TransFamily<br>
</ul>
<li><A HREF="../../library/archive/199910.htm"> October 1999</a><P>
<ul>
<li> From The Editor<br>
<li>TransFamily, The Next Generation<br>
<li>TransFamily Speakers Bureau<br>
<li>Living In Cyberspace<br>
<li>Trans Health Care Discrimination<br>
<li>Interviewees Needed For Research Project<br>
<li>Art Gallery<br>
<li>A Coming Out Letter From A Parent<br>
<li>I Met My Past Today, His Name Was Phil<br>
<li>Miracles Can Happen<br>
<li>When Looks Can Kill<br>
<li>New Business Listings<br>
<li>Dan Woog's New Book Celebrates Straight Allies<P>
</ul>
<li><A HREF="../../library/archive/199909.htm"> September 1999</a><P>
<ul>
<li>TransFamily, The Next Generation<br>
<li>Living In Cyberspace<br>
<li>Transgender Activists Confront HRC in Columbus<br>
<li>Attitude Is Everything<br>
<li>Thank You, TransFamily<br>
<li>Interviewees Needed For Research Project<br>
<li>Ohio House Bill 296<br>
<li>Run For The Border, Revisited<P>
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<li><A HREF="../../library/archive/199907.htm"> July/August 1999</a><P>
<ul>
<li>Special July Open House<br>
<li>Email Lists<br>
<li>Old Business<br>
<li>F2M Notice<P>
</ul>
<li><A HREF="../../library/archive/199905.htm"> May 1999</a><P>
<ul>
<li>New PFLAG Chapter<br>
<li>Transsexuals' Privacy Rights<br>
<li>Arkansas PFLAG Father is Plaintiff in Lawsuit <br>
<li>Readers Speak<br>
<li>Recomended Reading<br>
<li>Tales From the Toilet<p>
</ul>
<li><A HREF="../../library/archive/199904.htm"> April 1999</a><P>
<ul>
<li>A Tale of Two Mirrors<br>
<li>True Spirit Conference<br>
<li>Disposable People<br>
<li>Why Don't You Tell Them I'm a Boy?<br>
<li>Boy gets OK to wear gown to prom<br>
<li>EBaH Ohio Lobby Day<br>
<li>Transitions & Anniversaries<br>
<li>Some Thoughts On Passing<p>
</ul>
<li><A HREF="../../library/archive/199903.htm"> March 1999</a><P>
<ul>
<li>Angel at the Library<br>
<li>Dr. Kirk Back to Visit<br>
<li>Business Referrals Sought<br>
<li>Are you male or female?<p>
</ul>
<li><A HREF="../../library/archive/199902.htm"> February 1999</a><P>
<ul>
<li>Grandmother's Fall<br>
<li>DeKalb Excludes Transgender Protection at the Last Minute<br>
<li>A Letter to TransFamily<br>
<li>Either Way<br>
<li>American Boyz Hold Third True Spirit Conference<br>
<li>no...that was not me...<br>
<li>How Did the Testosterone Shortage Happen?!<br>
<li>How Do I Refill my Prescription?<br>
<li>Food For Thought<br>
<li>Two Engagements In One Day<br>
<li>LGBT Directory Of Expertise<br>
<li>Yellow Butterflies<br>
<li>Equality Begins At Home Ohio<br>
<li>Nicole's Escape<br>
<li>Safe Schools Are For Everyone<p>
</ul>
<li><A HREF="../../library/archive/199901.htm"> January 1999</a><P>
<ul>
<li>A Letter To TransFamily<br>
<li>Transgender Documentary<br>
<li>Book Review<br>
<li>Genderqueer<br>
<li>DeKalb Passes GLBT Rights Amendment<br>
<li>SSAFE Training Needs TransFamily Participants<br>
<li>Wrongful Death Verdict<br>
<li>Psychiatrists Nix Conversion<br>
<li>1999 IFGE Convention<br>
<li>South Euclid-Lyndhurst Schools<p>
</ul>
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<li><A HREF="../../library/archive/200012.htm">December 2000</a><P>
<ul>
<li> From The Editor<br>
<li> The Four Therapists<br>
<li> Thanks To Roger And Karen Lateiner<br>
<li> I'm Finally Taking Who I REALLY Want To The Prom!!<br>
<li> GLSEN Holiday Social<br>
<li> Draft Registration Information<br>
<li> NY Times - Anne Rice Interview<br>
<li> Reasons To Cherish Being Transsexual<br>
<li> Restroom Use Sparks Controversy At Denny's<br>
<li> TGs Who Were Forced To Divorce<br>
<li> GenderPAC's National Conference on Gender<br>
<li> Alpha Omega<br>
<li> Dr. Laura show gets afternoon boot<br>
<li> SSAFE News<br>
<li> American Boyz 5th Annual True Spirit Conference<P>
</ul>
<li><A HREF="../../library/archive/200011.htm">November 2000</a><P>
<ul>
<li> From The Editor<br>
<li> Vote Early - and often<br>
<li> I'm Finally Taking Who I REALLY Want To The Prom!!<br>
<li> Celeste For U.S. Senator<br>
<li> Democrats Inclusive Platform<br>
<li> Christian Coalition Aims For GOP Win<br>
<li> GOP Ducking Hate Crimes Bill<br>
<li> Transsexual NASA Physician Steps Into The Limelight<br>
<li> Out And Accomplished<br>
<li> Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Littleton Case<br>
<li> Brockton MA Court Rules In Favor Of Transgender Student<br>
<li> DeKalb IL Passes Gender Inclusive Legislation<br>
<li> RSI Acquires Outreach Institute Library<br>
<li> Same-Sex Union an Issue in Vermont<br>
<li> The West Wing Takes It To Dr. Laura<br>
<li> Dr. Laura Apologizes to Homosexuals<br>
<li> Four Canadian TV Stations Axe Dr. Laura<br>
<li> SSAFE News<br>
<li> American Boyz 5th Annual True Spirit Conference<P>
</ul>
<li><A HREF="../../library/archive/200010.htm">October 2000</a><P>
<ul>
<li> From The Editor<br>
<li> Celeste For U.S. Senator<br>
<li> Democrats "Come Out" As Inclusive<br>
<li> Transgender Rights: A New York Times Editorial<br>
<li> Vermont Lawmakers Ousted Over Gay Law<br>
<li> Loophole allows woman and transsexual to get Texas marriage license<br>
<li> Madison bans discrimination against transsexuals<br>
<li> California Trans Certificate Bill Vetoed<br>
<li> Orlando Protects Rights For Gays<br>
<li> Cities Move Against Scouts Aid<br>
<li> Scout's Honor<br>
<li> School District To Reverse Gay Ban<br>
<li> An Incredible Speech For Hate Crimes Legislation<br>
<li> The Dr. Laura Watch<br>
<li> The Lighter Side<br>
<li> SSAFE News<P>
</ul>
<li><A HREF="../../library/archive/200009.htm">September 2000</a><P>
<ul>
<li> From The Editor<br>
<li> Couple fights for son, 6, they say is girl at heart<br>
<li> Transsexuals want to be seen as people<br>
<li> The Transgender Spectrum<br>
<li> New Physical Evidence of Homosexuality<br>
<li> Probing The Signal Switch To Gender<br>
<li> Elizabeth Birch Addresses The DNC<br>
<li> Democrats "Come Out" As Inclusive<br>
<li> There's Something About Mary<br>
<li> Ohio Lottery Drops Dr. Laura<br>
<li> SSAFE News<br>
<li>The Future Of The Queer Past<br>
<li> Southern Comfort<P>
</ul>
<li><A HREF="../../library/archive/200008.htm">August 2000</a><P>
<ul>
<li> From The Editor<br>
<li> Receptions For Mary Boenke<br>
<li> The Transgender Reverend<br>
<li> Journalists' "bible" makes positive changes<br>
<li> Gender Language Proposed For VAWA<br>
<li> Christie Lee Littleton On NBC's Dateline<br>
<li> Geico drops Dr. Laura advertising<br>
<li> Cleveland's OWN Dr. Laura<br>
<li> Do Not Judge Me<br>
<li> SSAFE News<br>
<li> The Fork<br>
<li> WOW2000<br>
<li> Southern Comfort<P>
</ul>
<li><A HREF="../../library/archive/200007.htm">July 2000</a><P>
<ul>
<li> From The Editor<br>
<li> Senate Expands Hate Crime Law to Include Gays<br>
<li> 120,000 sign petition for same-sex marriage ban<br>
<li> Fund Set up for Gay Seminarian<br>
<li> Church backs vicar's sex-change operation<br>
<li> Decatur bans gay, trans discrimination<br>
<li> Littleton Motion for Rehearing Denied<br>
<li> Tradition?<br>
<li> Mayor Joins School Chief In Support Of Gay Teacher<br>
<li> Automakers offer partner benefits<br>
<li> GLAAD Denounces Rapper<br>
<li> More Hate & Discontent From The Far Right<br>
<li> Advertisers Shun Talk Show As Gay Protest Gains Power<br>
<li> P&G Won't Advertise on Dr. Laura<br>
<li> Dear Dr. Laura<br>
<li> Cleveland's OWN Dr. Laura<br>
<li> Florida Man Convicted For Killing "Gay" Dog<br>
<li> Nicole's Escape<br>
<li> Mel White Comments On Cleveland Protests<br>
<li> Lee Frances Heller<br>
<li> Fixed For Life<br>
<li> From A "Mom Who Cares"<P>
</ul>
<li><A HREF="../../library/archive/200006.htm">June 2000</a><P>
<ul>
<li> From The Editor<br>
<li> Study Questions 'Sex Reassignment'<br>
<li> Maybe It's A Phase?<br>
<li> SSN at MMOW<br>
<li> Canada Board Criticizes Dr. Laura<br>
<li> Methodists Keep Anti-Homosexual Stand<br>
<li> Two Days Of Civil Disobedience Stun United Methodists<br>
<li> Incompatible With Christian Teaching<br>
<li> Transgender Issues In The Workplace<br>
<li> TransFamily Speakers Bureau<br>
<li> Trans-Sister Radio<P>
</ul>
<li><A HREF="../../library/archive/200005.htm">May 2000</a><P>
<ul>
<li> From The Editor<br>
<li> Legal News<br>
<li> San Antonio Newspaper Writes about the Littleton Case<br>
<li> Our lack of tolerance will be a future shock<br>
<li> It's Time, Ohio!<br>
<li> Cummins Engine HR Policy<br>
<li> Transgender Issues In The Workplace<br>
<li> TransFamily Speakers Bureau<br>
<li> Boys Don't Cry<br>
<li> Youth Prom<P>
</ul>
<li><A HREF="../../library/archive/200004.htm">April 2000</a><P>
<ul>
<li> From The Editor<br>
<li> Vermont Lower House OKs Gay 'Civil Unions'<br>
<li> Transgender Issues In The Workplace<br>
<li> Coming Out<br>
<li> TransFamily Speakers Bureau<br>
<li> Equality Begins at Home<br>
<li> Boys Don't Cry<br>
<li> Transgender Bible Study<br>
<li> Transgender Spirituality Study Group<P>
</ul>
<li><A HREF="../../library/archive/200002.htm">Feb/March 2000</a><P>
<ul>
<li> From The Editor<br>
<li> In Memorium, Barbara Smith Lister<br>
<li> Transgender Issues In The Workplace<br>
<li> Hillcrest/N E Ohio PFLAG Disbands<br>
<li> TransFamily Speakers Bureau<br>
<li> Gay Prom<br>
<li> Benetton Features Teena Brandon Killer<br>
<li> New Video From the Makers of &quot;It's Elementary&quot;<br>
<li> Transgender Bible Study<br>
<li> Transgender Spirituality Study Group<br>
<li> Fire Story<P>
</ul>
<li><A HREF="../../library/archive/200001.htm">January 2000</a><P>
<ul>
<li> From The Editor<br>
<li> Kirk Retires, TSMC Closes<br>
<li> It's Time Ohio!<br>
<li> Transgender Issues In The Workplace<br>
<li> TransFamily Speakers Bureau<br>
<li> Interview With Dana Rivers<br>
<li> "We are considered disposable people"<br>
<li> HRC Clarifies Company's False Claim<br>
<li> Transgender Bible Study<br>
<li> Baptists Expel Churches With Gays<br>
<li> Trans Youth Anthology Submissions Requested<P>
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