LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Numbers wise, it never looked good for the anti-transgender group pushing a referendum to overturn California’s new transgender student equality law. But they made up for it in rhetoric, fear mongering and outright lies…. Read More ›
Month: February 2014
Turkish trans woman murdered by boyfriend
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — The body of a Turkish trans woman was found Friday buried in the vineyard of her boyfriend’s place of employ. Sevda Basar of Antep, Turkey apparently died from a gunshot wound to the chest…. Read More ›
Michigan county’s pro-trans/LGBT equality ordinance faces tough final vote
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — For a suburban-rural county, a proposed trans/LGBT equality ordinance got surprisingly strong support in a Bay county, Michigan committee and was sent out for a public hearing. Trans woman Charin Davenport testifying in support… Read More ›
New study: Medical bias an enormous toll on health of transgender people
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — A new study confirms further the huge negative impact discriminatory practices by medical professionals have on the health of trans Americans. Commenting on her findings, Dr. Daphna Stroumsa, urges that all federally funded medical… Read More ›
Comic tweets: Fallon Fox ‘may get cock ripped off’ during next fight
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — ‘Just kidding, it’s a joke!’ That’s what bullies everywhere do after making a transphobic statement. And that is what the Adam Hunter, the host of the podcast, “MMA Roasted”, did here. Hunter: “Ronda Rousey said… Read More ›
(Updated) Italian transgender ex-politician busted at Olympics for ‘trans/LGBT propaganda’
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — (UPDATE — Luxuria arrested a second time. See below.) By holding a sign that said “Gay is OK,” in Olympic Park, former member of Italian Parliament and trans person Vladimir Luxuria found herself arrested… Read More ›
Facebook’s new gender options; Here’s why I chose Two Spirit
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Many of us wished for a third option when it came to checking one of the typically two gender boxes when signing up for social media accounts. At times, leaving both boxes blank may… Read More ›
UK trans woman’s visa snafu results in male jailhouse detention
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Although UK comedian Avery Edison admits the visa snafu is of her own making and her passport indicates she is female, Canadian border officials in Toronto still housed her in a men’s correctional facility… Read More ›
NJ lawmakers thumbs nose at Gov. Christie, reintroduces trans birth certificate bill
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Buried under the ongoing media coverage of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’ Bridgegate scandals is the news that two state senators reintroduced a bill that would delete the requirement trans people undergo surgery before… Read More ›
Gender-neutral worker sues employer for ignoring misgendering concerns
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — A worker who identifies as gender-neutral is suing a Portland, Oregon area employer after they failed to stop co-workers from addressing the employee as a female. Valeria Jones is suing Bon Appetit Management Co…. Read More ›
Enterprise crew flips gender in bold Star Trek comic
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — To boldly go where no woman has gone before. The entire crew does a gender flip in a recent issue of the Star Trek comic series. Captain James Kirk becomes Captain Jane Kirk, Nyota… Read More ›
(UPDATE – Piers Morgan quits show!) Trans woman Janet Mock vs. tabloid journalist Piers Morgan
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — UPDATE Feb. 24, 2014: CNN and Piers Morgan announced plans to end his show on the network. Apparently plans has been in the works for a while due to low ratings — no word… Read More ›
Trans basher Tucker Carlson’s news org: ‘Transgender dudes cleverly force their way into female bathrooms all over the country’
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — How does one explain a line like this: “Transgender dudes cleverly force their way into female bathrooms all over the country”? Transgender bullying for profit. That is what Daily Caller founder Tucker Carlson is doing… Read More ›
Idaho State Police arrest 44 pro-transgender/LGBT rights activists
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Two years ago, activists and supporters of a grassroots ‘Add The Words’ campaign to add the words ‘gender identity’ and ‘sexual orientation’ to Idaho’s Human Rights Act, left the state capitol when directed to… Read More ›
Utah state legislators mock trans people; apologizes
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Some people just can’t help themselves. In Utah, where a lawmaker is proposing a bill in the state legislature would place restrictions on bathroom access for trans people — creating a tense and toxic… Read More ›
Trans woman Dana Beyer to run for Maryland state Senate
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Long time transgender activist and physician Dana Beyer announced last week of her intention to run for a seat in the Maryland state Senate. I think, if elected, she’ll be a great state Senator… Read More ›
Thumbs up to deaf film: “I See The Crowd Roar, The Story Of William ‘Dummy’ Hoy”
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Long title, but great filmmaking! Even better acting. I was impressed with the reenactments in this documentary to the point where I believe they could have told the entire story of baseball great Dummy… Read More ›
Bathroom Cop bill surfaces in Utah House
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Transgender students in Utah will need to have their genitals examined and approved prior to using a non-birth gender restroom if a new bill in the Utah state legislature becomes law. The sponsor of… Read More ›