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The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)is a social justice organization dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration and empowerment. NCTE was founded in 2003 by transgender activists who saw the urgent need for a consistent voice in Washington DC for transgender people. NCTE provides this presence by monitoring federal activity and communicating this activity to our members around the country, providing congressional education, and establishing a center of expertise on transgender issues.
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The Traditional Values Coalition have posted a warning to parents that the film Shrek 2 contains "subtle sexual messages", referring to two cross-dressing references. The poor dears have their knickers in a knot about Dreamworks "promoting a transgender agenda".
Huh? What agenda? Raising awareness of the fact that trannies can look and sound ridiculous? That they can raise a giggle in the multiplex?
Somehow I don't think Dreamworks has an agenda, beyond making colourful entertainment that sells bucketloads.