Rachel: Lou Reed’s Transsexual Muse

dangerousminds.net – Posted by Marc Campbell

The source of inspiration for most of the songs on Coney Island Baby, Lou Reed’s transvestite lover and muse Rachel (Tommy) has always been somewhat of a mystery figure. In all that’s been written about R…

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EMU alum shares transgender journey

easternecho.com – By Ashley G. Terrell

“She stands in the quiet darkness, this troubled woman bowed by weariness and pain like an autumn flower in the frozen rain, like a wind-blown autumn flower that never lifts its head again.”

– Langston Hughe…

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Jan. 9, 2008 (My Feast of the Epiphany)

franoramaworld.wordpress.com – Fran Fried

In much of Christianity, January 6 is the Feast of the Epiphany – the commemoration of the revelation of God the son in human form through Jesus, whether it be the visitation of the Magi to the baby in the m…

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Transition Deconstructed

huffingtonpost.com – Brynn Tannehill – Defense research scientist

Recently I read pieces on The Huffington Post that gave the viewpoints of two people: One is transgender and transitioned after getting married, and the other is her former spouse. Ma…

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