February 24, 200719 yr Cuba’s National Assembly of Popular Power has agreed to discuss making sex-reassignment surgery free of cost to all “transexuales” on the island who request it. The entire public health care system in Cuba is free of charge. Mariela Castro Espín, director of the National Center of Sexual Education (CENESEX), has led the move to make sex-reassignment available to Cubans free to all who seek it. Mariela Castro, a leader in her own right, is the daughter of renowned revolutionary leader Vilma Espín and acting Cuban President Raúl Castro. The newsletter Diversidad (Diversity) reported: “The measure would complement the present Identity Law that already acknowledges the right of citizens to change name and sexual identity. This places Cuba at the vanguard of the legislations that acknowledge the rights of transvestites, transsexuals and transgender in Latin America.” It places Cuba at the vanguard of legislations in North America, as well. Sex-reassignment is priced out of reach for many transsexual men and women in the U.S. And health care in general is a pricey privilege denied tens of millions in the heartland of imperialism. The publication reported that Cuba’s parliament will also discuss legislative recognition of same-sex unions. For an in-depth historical materialist look at the trajectory of the Cuban Revolution since 1959 on same-sex love and gender variance, read the Lavender & Red series at: www.workers.org. Look for the lavender and red logo. —Leslie Feinberg http://www.workers.org/2007/world/sex-change-0301/
February 24, 200719 yr Author Yes, they have a good site and is one of the sites I visit on a very regular basis. I have always wanted to go to Cuba and FloridaRob almost had me talked into it once but I didn't make it. It has really been a dream to go there and hope to be able to make the journey one day.
February 25, 200719 yr Author Here is a great story but hit the link for photos to see some of this guys pics. They are really great to see. http://www.democraticunderground.com/discu...ess=364x1378921
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