Cnlester
Alternative singer-songwriter, classical mezzo-soprano, writer and LGBTI activist.
www.cnlester.com
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A Gentleman and a Scholar
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trans issues, gender theory, too many books, far too much music
LATEST ARTICLES ( 153 )
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Beyond the Binary: Master Post
So that’s it – twenty four questions about gender, sex, sexuality, genderqueer issues, trans issues, stuff, things, the kitchen sink etc. answered by an... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2013 LGBTQ, SEXUALITY -
Beyond the Binary: Question Twenty-Four
Our last question (or, rather, linked questions) – it’s been a total delight. Round-up to come – panel bios here. Question Twenty-Four: In Leslie Feinberg’s boo... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2013 LGBTQ, SEXUALITY -
Beyond the Binary: Question Twenty-Three
I can’t believe it’s our penultimate post – panel bios here. Question Twenty-Three: What do you think/feel, personally/politically, about the title “Mx”? E.g.... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2013 LGBTQ, SEXUALITY -
Beyond the Binary: Question Twenty-Two
Last question(s) before the weekend – panel bios here. Question Twenty-Two: This is probably logically following on from the question about separating dysmorphi... Read more
Posted on 05 July 2013 LGBTQ, SEXUALITY -
Beyond the Binary: Question Twenty-One
Panel bios here. We’ve opened up this question a little bit to talk about a number of different countries. Question Twenty-One: I heard on the radio a few month... Read more
Posted on 04 July 2013 LGBTQ, SEXUALITY -
Beyond the Binary: Question Twenty
The end is in sight – five questions left to go. Panel bios here. Question Twenty: How would you go about defining yourself, in terms of gender or lack... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2013 LGBTQ, SEXUALITY -
Beyond the Binary: Question Nineteen
Panel bios here. Question Nineteen: If mentioning someone whose gender is genderqueer but goes by male or female pronouns, are you supposed to make this obviou... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2013 LGBTQ, SEXUALITY -
Beyond the Binary: Question Eighteen
Wow…that was some weekend. I’ll be blogging about Transpose Pride in a little bit, but first back to the Q A. Panel bios here. Read more
Posted on 01 July 2013 LGBTQ, SEXUALITY -
Beyond the Binary: Question Seventeen
Last question for the week – see you again on Monday. Panel bios here. Question Seventeen: If someone identifies as genderqueer and firmly not {their assigned... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2013 LGBTQ, SEXUALITY -
Beyond the Binary: Question Sixteen
I’m going to go ahead and leave this link here. Ahem. Panel bios here. Question Sixteen: How important do you think space (physical, emotional etc. Read more
Posted on 27 June 2013 LGBTQ, SEXUALITY -
Beyond the Binary: Question Fifteen
Terminology! Panel bios here. Question Fifteen: What are good terms for NB/GQ who experience sexual attraction to only one gender, for example, people’s who... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2013 LGBTQ, SEXUALITY -
Transpose: London Pride Edition
Just in case you’ve somehow managed to avoid my constant chattering about this, I’d like to invite you (ever so cordially) to join us this Friday, June 28th, fo... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2013 LGBTQ, SEXUALITY -
Beyond the Binary: Question Fourteen
A really, really common question this morning – panel bios here. Question Fourteen: How were you able to decipher your identity? I’m having major issues... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2013 LGBTQ, SEXUALITY -
Beyond the Binary: Question Thirteen
1st of the week’s Q As – panel bios here. Question Thirteen: I’ve seen in feminist spaces the dichotomy described between a radfem-esque intent to remove all... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2013 LGBTQ, SEXUALITY -
Beyond the Binary: Question Twelve
Last post in this series before the weekend – panel bios here. Another linked question today. Question Twelve: How bad should I feel about the frequency with... Read more
Posted on 21 June 2013 LGBTQ, SEXUALITY -
Beyond the Binary: Question Eleven
Panel bios here. Question Eleven: For gender fluid people, do feel as though you’re “allowed” to state your gender as what it is at a given time (eg you feel... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2013 LGBTQ, SEXUALITY -
Beyond the Binary: Question Ten
Onwards – and today it’s one of those questions you could spend the rest of your life answering. Panel bios here. Question Ten: How does your sexuality relate t... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2013 LGBTQ, SEXUALITY -
Beyond the Binary: Question Nine
Panel bios here. Question Nine: Do you think NB people can be considered equal in a bathroom situation where all NB people are allocated one gender neutral... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2013 LGBTQ, SEXUALITY -
Beyond the Binary: Question Eight
Monday afternoon, and time to get back to the answer mill – panel bios here. Question Eight: Is it time to get NB people into media such as soaps and video... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2013 LGBTQ, SEXUALITY -
Ever So Femme Chocolate Cake
I’ve been wanting to do a companion recipe to the ‘terribly butch chocolate cake’ for a while and this week went and presented the perfect opportunity. Read more
Posted on 15 June 2013 LGBTQ, SEXUALITY