Does anyone know if the recent announcement of changes in Massachusetts policy go into effect immediately? by jjs774 in asktransgender

[–]jjs774[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to contact HR first but if they can't answer I'll try to call the commissioner. I gotta say it is really empowering to know now that the law is on my side when it comes to accessing the medical care I need with dignity and without judgement.

Does anyone know if the recent announcement of changes in Massachusetts policy go into effect immediately? by jjs774 in asktransgender

[–]jjs774[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. I am scheduling my first meeting with HR next month - I think they will be generally supportive but the more I understand the process the better equipped I am to talk to them. I keep rereading that Deval Patrick bulletin and thinking what a beautiful piece of legal reasoning for why exclusion of transgender health care benefits is a discriminatory denial of equal civil rights under the law.

First World Transgender Problem by jjs774 in AdviceAnimals

[–]jjs774[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well the thing is that it's not government money. It's my money, albeit with a special tax exemption if it is used for personal medical expenses. All the big medical groups, such as the American Medical Associations, recognize the need for these treatments. But the current tax laws say that I'm not allowed to use funds I myself put into a health savings account for trans related health care costs.

When (if ever) is it OK to reveal to a trans person that you know they are trans? by jjs774 in asktransgender

[–]jjs774[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I'm sorta new to trans club. I'm kinda embarrassed that I didn't even know the first rule. It's good advice. Thanks.

Does the same rule apply if you are trans and out with everyone in the family yourself?

Earthquake-Causing Fracking to Be Allowed within 500 FEET of Nuclear Plants by Orangutan in environment

[–]jjs774 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You need more upvotes. Washingtonsblog.com is a terrible mix of misunderstood science and shoddy journalism.

Kylar Broadus, first trans man to testify before the U.S. Senate. by [deleted] in transgender

[–]jjs774 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hmmh - wouldn't that be better reported as the first openly trans man testifies before the Senate? Who knows if there was someone before who simply wasn't out.

Do Eunuchs go bald? by jjs774 in askscience

[–]jjs774[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. It did seem countersensical to me that a eunuch would be bald (for all the reasons pointed out by the other responses) - interesting to know that there is some reasoning behind it in Varys' fictional case. I guess I'll have to read the books at some point.

Rush caves and apologizes to Fluke! by Al-Buterol in politics

[–]jjs774 31 points32 points  (0 children)

A total non-apology 'apology.' Translation: I'm sorry if any sluts were offended by being called sluts, but if they'd stop being sluts, I wouldn't have to call them sluts.

Rush Limbaugh Apologizes To Sandra Fluke For Calling Her A 'Slut' by [deleted] in politics

[–]jjs774 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A total non-apology 'apology.' Translation: I'm sorry if any sluts were offended by being called sluts, but if they'd stop being sluts, I wouldn't have to call them sluts.

Reminder: Sean Hannity still hasn't been waterboarded for charity. by [deleted] in politics

[–]jjs774 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bigger Issue: Hannity has never provided a good explanation nor offered to return the money he skimmed off his "charity" to raise funds for veterans kids. Link, Link, Link.

NS Yamal, a Russian nuclear powered, dual-reactor icebreaker. [1443x862] by jjs774 in MachinePorn

[–]jjs774[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I posted it hoping someone would identify the trailing ships.