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Kate Bornstein
New York City
I am a queer and pleasant danger, and my time is coming.
Interests: itunes, photoshop, traveling, death, and anything mac
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Come Up to the Lab: My Gender Workshop
Ever since Time Magazine proclaimed a “Transgender Tipping Point” a year and a half ago, I’ve been exploring trans identities and expressions that aren’t included in mainstream acceptance—because as a nonbinary trans person, I have yet to occupy any mainstream... Continue reading
Posted Jan 25, 2016 at Kate Bornstein Is A Queer and Pleasant Danger—this is her blog
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Up to Date with Auntie Kate, January 2016
Dear fabulous you, I’ve been pretty quiet on social media for some time now, and I’ve so much news to tell!! First off, I’m alive and well. And three years ago I wasn’t sure I’d make it to see 2016.... Continue reading
Posted Jan 14, 2016 at Kate Bornstein Is A Queer and Pleasant Danger—this is her blog
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Where's Kate in January-February?
I'm so glad to be out on the road again with some old favorite performances and workshops, as well as some brand new material. I'll be blogging soon about what exactly I'm up to—but here are some dates for now.... Continue reading
Posted Jan 6, 2016 at Kate Bornstein Is A Queer and Pleasant Danger—this is her blog
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Trans Is Here To Stay—So Now What Do You Do?!
Posted Aug 11, 2015 at Kate Bornstein Is A Queer and Pleasant Danger—this is her blog
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Kate Bornstein Tour — Winter/Spring 2015
Hiya. I'm SO PLEASED that I'm well enough for another round of tours. Winter is almost fully booked, and my agent and I are still working on spring. If you see that I've got a free day in or around... Continue reading
Posted Feb 1, 2015 at Kate Bornstein Is A Queer and Pleasant Danger—this is her blog
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Beloved Warrior, Leslie Feinberg, 1949-2014
Posted Nov 17, 2014 at Kate Bornstein Is A Queer and Pleasant Danger—this is her blog
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On the Road Again!
I’m delighted to write that my lung cancer continues to be officially in remission, and my leukemia has dropped back down to Stage 0. So, here I go… heading back out on the road for a fall touring season. Continue reading
Posted Oct 12, 2014 at Kate Bornstein Is A Queer and Pleasant Danger—this is her blog
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GenderFluid, a Weeklong NYC Festival of Performance, Film, and Art
Baruch Performing Arts Center presents GenderFluid, a weeklong festival of performance, film, and art by transgender and genderfluid artists, Sept. 9-14. Featured performers include Emmy-nominated Orange is the New Black star Laverne Cox, performance artist and Gender Outlaw author Kate Bornstein, Andy Warhol superstar Holly Woodlawn, stand-up comedian Ian Harvie, and more. Continue reading
Posted Aug 22, 2014 at Kate Bornstein Is A Queer and Pleasant Danger—this is her blog
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Lambda Literary Pioneer Award Talks, 2014
First, here's a video (shot by audience member, Jim Fouratt) of Barbara Carrellas presenting & Kate Bornstein accepting the 2014 Lambda Literary Award. The text of both their remarks follows. Barbara Carrellas Remarks, Presenting Lambda Literary Pioneer Award to Kate... Continue reading
Posted Jun 5, 2014 at Kate Bornstein Is A Queer and Pleasant Danger—this is her blog
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Tranny, Revisited by Auntie Kate
Background: There’s been a firestorm around the word “tranny,” which has been extended to “she-male,” and even to “gender outlaw.” I thought I’d covered all the bases on my stand on tranny five years ago, in this blog post: http://katebornstein.typepad.com/kate_bornsteins_blog/2009/07/who-you-calling-a-tranny.html... Continue reading
Posted May 24, 2014 at Kate Bornstein Is A Queer and Pleasant Danger—this is her blog
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Guest Post by Barbara Carrellas: A Plea for Help for Kate Bornstein
Today is Monday, 5 May 2014. As of today, you have raised $22,181.00 to help Kate #StayAlive! Our goal is $75,000. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. xoxo Hello friends and family, This is Barbara, Kate Bornstein’s partner... Continue reading
Posted Apr 16, 2014 at Kate Bornstein Is A Queer and Pleasant Danger—this is her blog
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Once More Unto the Breach, Dear Friends
Posted Feb 19, 2014 at Kate Bornstein Is A Queer and Pleasant Danger—this is her blog
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The Cat Came Back
Hello, Dear Heart My lung cancer is back—not in my lung, but in some lymph node. Here comes surgery, chemo, and radiation again. Now, kindly allow me to put this in a perspective and context that I promise is NOT... Continue reading
Posted Jan 15, 2014 at Kate Bornstein Is A Queer and Pleasant Danger—this is her blog
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Great News, Good Hope
Dear Twibe, Here’s the bullet: The docs have scanned me, and the scan came back and it says two wonderful things: 1) There are no new cancer cells in my body and 2) The places where there was cancer have... Continue reading
Posted Jun 20, 2013 at Kate Bornstein Is A Queer and Pleasant Danger—this is her blog
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Still Transitioning After All These Years
Dear Heart, It's been just over three months since my robotic lung surgery. Doc removed the top third of my right lung. Last Thursday, I got the results of a new PET CT. The good news is they got all... Continue reading
Posted Feb 11, 2013 at Kate Bornstein Is A Queer and Pleasant Danger—this is her blog
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Bad News and Wonderful News
Dear Readers and Friends, Family and Tribe, I've got bad news and wonderful news. The bad news is that I've been diagnosed with lung cancer. The wonderful news is that the docs found it by accident, and the tumor (singular)... Continue reading
Posted Sep 29, 2012 at Kate Bornstein Is A Queer and Pleasant Danger—this is her blog
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15 Spaces of Cultural Regulation, and the Binaries They Pretend to Be
Posted Sep 20, 2012 at Kate Bornstein Is A Queer and Pleasant Danger—this is her blog
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Kate Bornstein Tour — Fall/Winter 2012
Dear Hearts, Here's a rough cut of my fall/winter schedule up to the end of the year. I'll add details as I get them, and there are several dates still pending. xox Kate Monday, Sept 10 online 7pm, BST: I... Continue reading
Posted Sep 4, 2012 at Kate Bornstein's Touring & Performance Calendar
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A Queer and Pleasant Book Tour, Summer 2012
Note: I officially hate the layout on this page. I wrestled with it for an hour. Yes, I'll be switching to a better blog thingie as soon as I can. Meanwhile, please join me at these fun places. xoxo K... Continue reading
Posted Aug 1, 2012 at Kate Bornstein's Touring & Performance Calendar
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Thank you, Kirsten. That's saying a lot, and I'm breathing while I take it in. Tell you what... I can hear what you're saying, knowing that you hear this: it takes one to know one. Fair? xoxo K
A Queer and Pleasant Danger — any minute now!
My memoir hits the shelves on Tuesday, May 1st, and I am SO DARNED EXCITED FOR YOU TO READ THIS BOOK! Before I sat down to write the first draft, I got myself a tattoo on the back of my left hand. It says "I must not tell lies." So, A Queer and Pleasant Danger is the truth of me. It's not theor...
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Posted Jul 6, 2012 at Kate Bornstein Is A Queer and Pleasant Danger—this is her blog
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Hi all. Sooooo sorry I've neglected to comment back. I'm on deadline for the next book—update to My Gender Workbook that came out 15 years ago. Thanks for all the love. It keeps me going. Big love right back. xoxo K
A Queer and Pleasant Danger — any minute now!
My memoir hits the shelves on Tuesday, May 1st, and I am SO DARNED EXCITED FOR YOU TO READ THIS BOOK! Before I sat down to write the first draft, I got myself a tattoo on the back of my left hand. It says "I must not tell lies." So, A Queer and Pleasant Danger is the truth of me. It's not theor...
Auntie Kate's Bible Story & Prayer for Pride
Last night, I was asked to speak at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, my synagogue in New York City. I go there when I'm in need of solace or succor or someplace with peaceful family. Well, it's an LGBTQetc inclusive congregation,... Continue reading
Posted Jun 23, 2012 at Kate Bornstein Is A Queer and Pleasant Danger—this is her blog
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Susie & Aretha Bright's Great Fucking Book
Posted Jun 1, 2012 at Kate Bornstein Is A Queer and Pleasant Danger—this is her blog
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YES! The tat's in my own handwriting. hehehe. Thank you for ordering the book. I hope you enjoy the read. And thanks for the good wishes for my kids. xo K
A Queer and Pleasant Danger — any minute now!
My memoir hits the shelves on Tuesday, May 1st, and I am SO DARNED EXCITED FOR YOU TO READ THIS BOOK! Before I sat down to write the first draft, I got myself a tattoo on the back of my left hand. It says "I must not tell lies." So, A Queer and Pleasant Danger is the truth of me. It's not theor...
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