In the run-up to Pride this weekend, I’m going to post some links to trans-relevant stories in the press and invite your feedback. Today The Guardian seems to be carrying all the relevant posts.

Who needs Google when you have me?

No. 1: Transgender woman heckles Barack Obama at White House gay pride event

This week Jenicety Gutiérrez, a Transgender woman was removed from The White House after heckling President Obama during an LBGT rights speech.

According The Guardian: “Gutiérrez has said she is an undocumented immigrant. Campaigners have expressed alarm at the conditions transgender people face in immigration detention following reports of sexual assault and a lack of medical care”

I feel for her cause and absolutely, if she has a passion for the cause she should stand up and make herself hear…but was this the right way? What do you thing? The message was heard…but was the messenger respected for the manner or delivery?

No. 2: Pride Power list for 2015 highlights transgender Britons

The long list of transgender personalities that make the cut this year include a number that have hit the mainstream headlines in the last year, including Big Brother ‘star’ and boxing promoter Kellie Maloney and model, Jacqui Gavin. Mixed right in with these are others considered long-standing members of the community – think lawyer, Stephen Whittle.

The reason for both stream featuring in the list is clear, and celebrity status certainly adds power and prominence – but I want to open this to the floor. What do you think…is the list right this year…has anyone been missed off?

No. 3: ‘I got a standing ovation’ – your stories of being transgender at work

What a mix of stories, some wonderful and uplifting, others sad and demotivating. It’s important that tales like this are told, the positive and negative. Those that have lived through tough experiences at work should read these and know that not every workforce or employer will treat you badly. It’s tough but there are some good eggs out there, no one, no matter who they are deserves to be ridiculed and bullied in their personal or working lives. If you want to share your story on this site, send me an email on dressgender@gmail.com and I’ll happily publish it with your name – or anonymously.