We can expect the X eck U Stiff odor about who has final word on IF the games will be held in California sometime next week where the X eck U Stiff will make himself the head of the USOC who gets to tell the IOC all about coming to the U.S.  SIGH!!

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/apr/17/usopc-transgender-athlete-policy-new-white-house-order?CMP=share_btn_url     Carolyn Marie

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/apr/17/how-will-uk-judgment-on-legal-definition-of-womanhood-affect-policy     There seems to be some very problematic practical outcomes from this decision.  Sports is the least of the problems, IMO.  This could prove very bad for our community on this side of the pond.   Carolyn Marie Carolyn Marie

Welcome to Trans Pulse, @Alchemist Dreamer.  What chemical compounds have you dreamed up for us?  We have a pretty special place here, with lots of great people and solid information, so please have a look around and post wherever you like, ask questions and meet folks.  Also, while you're out and about, tell us a little about yourself if you don't mind.   HUGS   Carolyn Marie

All in the title, hihi everybody. How are you all today?

Aw my absolute pleasure. So cool you saw them perform 🫶

Wow. Thank you so much! So much for me to unpack in that little reel. Had on the verge of tears at moments.    I saw Alok in person last month with my wife and a couple trans friends. They were so funny and on point. OMG.    -Timi

Always here if you need us!

Not sure whether you need a fb acct to view. Lovely & empowering message from Alok (they/them).   https://www.facebook.com/AlokVMenon/videos/1628249924255972/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

Thanks so much and in particular for the book recommendation. I will give it a read. Nice to find caring folks with a similar background 

IKR

Well, I guess I'll drop it for now.

@Joanne Grace good luck dear! I'll be thinking of you! Bless your heart - this may be exactly the right time for your colleagues to understand the humanity of trans women. I pray they will surprise you in the most positive way.

This is a very tough day for trans people in the UK – with a long legal road ahead to right this wrong. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/apr/17/supreme-court-tough-day-trans-people-labour?CMP=share_btn_url

I'll quote my husband whom I shared this new with - "What a psychopath." 

I thought about it some more, and I agree that you have a point, @awkward-yet-sweet.  In the U.S., hate speech is, indeed, protected by the 1st Amendment, except for obvious things like inciting a riot or causing a panic.   What our admin fails to understand or appreciate is that (most) other countries don't have a "1st Amendment" in their constitutions, if they even have a constitution.  Demanding that they adhere to ours is nonsensical and will result in being ignored.  Germany has good historic reasons for their hate speech laws (Nazis, etc.) and other countries have valid reasons for theirs.  We just look like bullies telling everyone else what to think.  And yes, sometimes that shoe is on the feet of liberals, too.   Carolyn Marie

I thought I looked really girly and feminine in these pics, taken yesterday.  Do you like pink?      

Yes, yes, Fearless Leader is the Champion of Free Speech. Except when CBS broadcasts an interview with Zelenski, etc, etc.