LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Once again, the “Transparent” duo, creator/director Jill Soloway and actor Jeffrey Tambor, picked up another pair of awards for their involvement in the transgender-themed television series — a directing Emmy for Soloway and best… Read More ›
Leelah Alcorn
Miley Cyrus; Not a book to judge by its cover!
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — I might have done just that. It was merely amusing, I thought, back when Miley Cyrus dumped the whole Hannah Montana scene and went twerking on National TV. The half-life of a child performer… Read More ›
(UPDATE: Gov. Brown signs Bill into law) U.S.’s only LGBT governor expected to sign conversion therapy ban
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Update May 20, 2015. Gov. Brown signs bill into law. It takes effect immediately. From The National Center for Lesbian Rights: “Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has signed House Bill 2307 into law, making Oregon… Read More ›
Moved by Leelah’s story, President Obama calls for end to ‘conversion therapies’
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett said President Barack Obama was moved by the tragic story of trans woman Leelah Alcorn and has called for the end of conversion therapies — the type of… Read More ›
“Transparent” Golden Globe winners thanks trans community; dedicates award to Leelah Alcorn
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Jill Soloway, the creator of the trans-themed TV series “Transparent,” won a Golden Globe for the best comedy television series Sunday night. Soloway has a trans parent and she dedicated her award to Leelah… Read More ›
Christian writer says we’re members of the “sexual anarchy movement” with a “tyrannical agenda”
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — We are? I suppose she’s entitled to her opinion and on the off chance that perhaps she had a valid point or two, I started reading her article. Step aside, Sarah Palin and Michele… Read More ›
(Update-2, Erasure begins) Conservative Christian parents triggers suicide of transgender teen
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Update-2 – Jan. 2, 2015 — The erasure of the life of Leelah has begun. From Gay Star News: “The erasure of every trace of Leelah Alcorn’s short life online continued today with the… Read More ›