We might not be so quick to throw out the sports section of the LA Times everyday now that it’s come to light that one of its writers, 23-year staff writer Mike Penner, is taking a few weeks off and returning to his desk as Christine. In today’s paper, Penner writes a light-hearted First Person account of his gender struggle, final decision to make the switch, and surprising colleague reaction to the news. (t/y Beau)
I am a transsexual sportswriter. It has taken more than 40 years, a million tears and hundreds of hours of soul-wrenching therapy for me to work up the courage to type those words. I realize many readers and colleagues and friends will be shocked to read them. (Read more)
