From The Editor

by Craig Andrews

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This is the third of our trial of three "bumper" issues at 44 pages. There has been an encouraging number of contributions from our community in this issue - which is so terrific to see. Two "My Story's" as well as a "My View" contribution and a personal account with a medical update from Ms. Hogue. An exciting and interesting twist on identity with a gorgeous butch lesbian's account of gender and sexuality.

There is an interesting (and affirmative) case from the U.S. regarding prisoners and hormones in jails.

The Gender Centre has been expo-crazy since the last issue, and there are reports on these also. Outreach Worker, Phinn has provided an informative piece on Scabies, and our Social and Support Worker, Sean Taylor has an update on activities and events running this year.

An informative and insightful personal account of Klinefelter's Syndrome hopefully imparts some understanding and awareness of this variation of sex development.

Once again Elizabeth's Report has mixed results for trans people. She would welcome community feedback on the topics therein.

You're always welcome to respond, debate, have a gripe or agree with writers here in Polare and these can be mailed in or emailed in.

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