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 ›
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VRS fraud convict Marc Velasquez returns to fraudulent ways while on probation
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Marc Velasquez, sentenced in federal court less than a year ago of defrauding the government out of millions of dollars, has returned to his roots — hucksterism. His latest scam — non-payment of wages… 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 ›
Meet filmmaker Mark Wood, the deaf community’s ‘Ed Wood’
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Embarrassingly bad. A writer for Gallaudet University’s student newspaper summed up deaf filmmaker Mark Wood’s film catalogue with those two words. Never were two words more appropriate than its usage to describe his films…. Read More ›
ASL film “Versa Effect” uses transphobic elements
THE LEXIE CANNES TRANS REPORT — One marginalized group mocking another marginalized group — deaf vs. transgender — this is a bit of sad commentary about our society. As I began to watch the ASL Films’ production of “Versa Effect”… Read More ›
Gallaudet University professor Frances M. Parsons dies at 90
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — The legendary outspoken activist for the education of deaf children around the world died this week from injuries she suffered from an accident in the parking garage of the Washington, DC condo building she lived… Read More ›
[UPDATE] Anti-LGBT Rights Governor to Speak at Prominent Deaf Civil Rights Group’s National Conference
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — [UPDATE: The governor announced that he will not be able to speak at the conference.] The following is an article I wrote for The Huffington Post. If you wish, you can read the article directly… Read More ›
Pulpmovies Film Review: “Lexie Cannes.” 4 Stars (out of 5)
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — The following is a film review of “Lexie Cannes” by Paul Pritchard of Pulpmovies: April 14, 2010, By Paul Pritchard Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. A woman who cannot hear is stalked. Country: USA,… Read More ›
The feature film “Lexie Cannes” selected for the Seattle Deaf Film Festival
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — The award-winning transgender/lesbian/ASL feature film “Lexie Cannes” will be shown during the festival March 30 – April 1. Full schedule details coming soon. The festival will be held at the University of Washington, Kane Hall… Read More ›
Ex-prez of a small college (Gallaudet U. for the deaf) is highest-paid federal retiree!
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Not the former vice president who served for decades in public service, not former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, nor a doctor or administrator of a federal agency, but rather, I. King Jordan, the retired… Read More ›