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 ›
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[VIDEO] Lexie talks about Staying Alive. [ASL & subtitles]
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 ›
[VIDEO] Lexie talks about “passing.” [ASL & subtitles]
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 ›
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 ›
Larry Berke, Lisa Goetz and other convicted VRS fraud thugs head to jail or house arrest
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — A number of people were sentenced in the past few months following their conviction of involvement in a widespread scheme to defraud the federal government. Deaf video relay businesses owned and run by deaf… Read More ›
The Deaf community’s final meltdown? (Deaf babies, sign language (ASL), cochlear implants and deaf education)
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT – While the war on deaf education – Oralism vs. Sign Language (ASL) – is as old as, well, the telephone, the bickering continues. New technology – Cochlear Implants (CIs) seems to favor oral methods, yet… 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 ›
University of Washington Perspectives: Seattle Deaf Film Festival Comes to UW
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — I found this article in a UW publication. It gives more insight into what’s going on behind the scene with the newly created Seattle Deaf Film Festival and its connection with the University of Washington…. Read More ›
VRS fraud felon Jessica Bacallao using her parents’ deafness to escape jail term
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — Newly disclosed court documents show that the attorneys for federal fraud felon Jessica Bacallao are attempting to use her parents’ deafness as an excuse to avoid a jail term for her crime. Bacallao is currently awaiting… 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 ›
[UPDATED] Fraudulent deaf video relay providers Viable, Bonheyo & Bonheyo — a quick look back when the story first broke
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — [UPDATED Jan 27, 2012 — Both Bonheyos arraigned in federal court — see below.] With the Viable executives headed to jail and the Bonheyo & Bonheyo executives now indicted, I reviewed a number of … Read More ›
[UPDATE-2] Bridget Bonheyo and husband indicted in another VRS (video relay service for deaf people) federal fraud case
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — [UPDATE-2: Jan. 27, 2012 — Bonheyos arraigned in federal district court. See below.] Just two weeks ago a federal judge sentenced John Yeh, the CEO of a video relay company to 9 years in jail… Read More ›
Deaf patron of the arts and esteemed community leader sentenced to nearly a decade in jail
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — In addition to the prison term, John Yeh was ordered to pay $20 million in restitution. Mr. Yeh is the former CEO of deaf services business Viable. He was convicted of conspiring to defraud the… Read More ›
Photo Gallery of actress Dawn Stoyanoff, co-star in feature film LEXIE CANNES
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Actress Dawn Stoyanoff co-stars as “Elizabeth,” in the feature film LEXIE CANNES. Dawn portrays “Lexie’s” childhood friend who re-enters her life with hopes of rekindling a long lost romance! Check out Dawn’s website: http://www.DawnStage.com… Read More ›