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Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) writes on transgender and political issues and appears in the transgender-themed feature film "Lexie Cannes."

• COURTNEY: Transgender Day of Visibility

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on March 29, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — [ASL and captioned!] I made this AWESOME short and entertaining TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY PSA. TDOV is March 31st! Be there! YouTube:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexieCannes/videos/10219488823071665/?

• Lexie talks about the transgender military ban and Election Day 2020

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on March 19, 2019 • ( 6 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Lexie aka Courtney O’Donnell talks about the Trump transgender military ban and Election Day 2020.  

• TEAM LEXIE: The world is what we make of it!

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on January 6, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Ellie Arroway aka Jodie Foster in “Contact”: The world is what we make of it! Go make it yours!   You are free to share this. Copy and paste is OK, too. ———  … Read More ›

• TEAM LEXIE: We love our trans kids!

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on January 3, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Trans kids, whether you have good homes or not, you’re loved by all of us! When possible, us trans adults ought to be trans role models for them as some may have never seen… Read More ›

• TEAM LEXIE: It’s going to be a much more upbeat new year, so let’s ROCK ON!

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on January 1, 2019 • ( 4 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — 2019 is here and we might have just grabbed the bull by the horns. Most certainly, the Democrats have the president in a headlock. With a number of investigations into Trump’s administration most certainly… Read More ›

• TEAM LEXIE: Don’t give up your drive!

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on December 31, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — If you’ve your mind set to do something, don’t let anyone stop you! God knows I’ve had people all my life try to stop me from doing this or that. Now that I’m older,… Read More ›

• TEAM LEXIE: You’re never alone!

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on December 25, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Remember, you’re never really alone. You can find others online. If you’re in a particularly tough spot visit: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ . Each one of us is valued.   You are free to share this. Copy… Read More ›

• TEAM LEXIE: Just do your thing!

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on December 22, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Don’t let anyone distract you from what you want to do or what needs to be done!   You are free to share this. Copy and paste is OK, too. ———   Watch LEXIE CANNES… Read More ›

• TEAM LEXIE — Don’t believe everything you hear or read!

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on December 18, 2018 • ( 4 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Just because it’s on a sign or meme doesn’t make it true. When an opponent starts using medical terminology to shut us down, it’s a sign of desperation — they now have to flat… Read More ›

• TEAM LEXIE — When one of us scores, we all win!

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on December 14, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — We’re all in this together! Each individual score is a victory for all of us!   You are free to share this. Copy and paste is OK, too. ———   Watch LEXIE CANNES right now:… Read More ›

• TEAM LEXIE — Stay Alive!

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on December 12, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Hey, let’s stay alive people! We all matter. You are free to share this. Copy and paste is OK, too. ———   Watch LEXIE CANNES right now: http://www.amazon.com/Lexie-Cannes-CourtneyODonnell/dp/B00KEYH3LQ Or get the DVD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0963781332 LEXIE… Read More ›

• TEAM LEXIE – Transgender Bathroom Dilemma

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on December 9, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS – There’s nothing quite like going to the bathroom when one is transgender in a backward thinking society. You are free to share this. Copy and paste is OK, too.     Watch LEXIE CANNES… Read More ›

• Book Review: Everything You Wanted To Know About Trans*

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on November 26, 2018 • ( 5 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Review of the book “Everything You Wanted To Know About Trans*” by Brynn Tannehill. To the point: Thumbs up, way up. In this unusual review, I’ll get into the actual book further down, but… Read More ›

• Thinking of sharing a news article on Facebook/social media? First, VERIFY, Verify and verify. Please!

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on February 25, 2018 • ( 10 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Friends, friends, no names please, but I’ve noticed a disturbing rise of FRIENDS sharing supposedly “positive” news from dubious websites on Facebook that were not quite factual at best and outrageous lies at worst…. Read More ›

• Trans 101 question answered: Why aren’t trans people just given more of the male or female hormones needed to match their outward physical self?

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on February 21, 2018 • ( 6 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — By guest writer Michelle Rose. Trans folk in transition are given hormones; as much as is medically safe and consistent with the patient’s physiological profile. The average dose of estrogen (orally) [for trans women]… Read More ›

• Question: Is there an unwritten or unspoken rule about acknowledging other trans women?

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on February 7, 2018 • ( 29 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — By guest writer Michelle Rose. Yup, the Prime Directive. Just like Star Trek, this one is engraved in stone and followed only by older, more experienced trans folk: never acknowledge another trans woman in… Read More ›

• Question: What are some of the worst cases of transphobia you’ve encountered?

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on February 4, 2018 • ( 6 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — By guest writer Michelle Rose. Well, I’ve been assaulted five times. Does that count? I’ve been: 1) Spat on (by a sweet little old lady who looked like someone’s favorite granny). 2) Elbowed in… Read More ›

• [VIDEO] Lexie talks about Explaining Yourself. [ASL & subtitles]

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on November 30, 2017 • ( 2 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — In this short video in ASL (American Sign Language) and English subtitles, Lexie (Courtney O’Donnell) addresses the matter of explaining yourself and answering questions. Watch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexieCannes/videos/vb.1246261556/10215113370008073/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjdbAK9YBsUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq0TCFojssw Transcript: Hello,… Read More ›

• [VIDEO] Lexie talks about Staying Alive. [ASL & subtitles]

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on November 23, 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — In this short video in ASL (American Sign Language) and English subtitles, Lexie (Courtney O’Donnell) addresses trans violence and need to take steps to stay alive. Watch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexieCannes/videos/vb.1246261556/10214636494926494/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjdbAK9YBsUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq0TCFojssw… Read More ›

• GOP bloodied in historic off-year election; Trans folks wins VA statehouse seat, 2 city councils, more

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on November 7, 2017 • ( 7 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS – UPDATE – 8 trans people have won in this election at this point. 10:30 PM PST 11-9-17. They are: Danica Roem, Lisa Middleton, Tyler Titus, Stephe Koontz, Gerri Cannon, Andrea Jenkins, Phillipe Cunningham and… Read More ›

• Roy Moore: ‘We don’t need transgender bathrooms, transgender military’

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on November 5, 2017 • ( 3 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — The twice-removed Alabama Supreme Court judge mowed down trans people mere minutes into a campaign rally one week ago according to a Huntsville, Alabama newspaper. Moore is on a quest to be elected to… Read More ›

• (Book Review) Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot by Richie Lengel

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on October 26, 2017 • ( 7 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — In short, the author, Richie Lengel, is a sexist pig! Zero stars. Sadly, this altitude is not rare in aviation, hence I give endless mad props and upmost respect to our transgender professional pilots… Read More ›

• [VIDEO] Lexie talks about “passing.” [ASL & subtitles]

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on October 5, 2017 • ( 7 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — In this short video in ASL (American Sign Language) and English subtitles, Lexie (Courtney O’Donnell) addresses the concern of some trans people who were given the misguided notion from others that trans people must… Read More ›

• I’m for Joe Biden in 2020. You should be too.

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on September 4, 2017 • ( 4 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — No, it’s not too early, and no, Biden’s not too old. It’s because we have a president so intent on destroying our country’s institutions, our civil rights and our pride in being Americans, all… Read More ›

• Preparing for a showdown with vile human beings

  By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on July 22, 2017 • ( 4 )

  

  LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — The news out of Texas just moments ago that a state senate committee signed off on a trans-hate “bathroom bill” 8-1, sending the thing to the full senate for consideration wasn’t really a surprise,… Read More ›