LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — While the findings of a new study is of no surprise to anyone who is transgender or to professionals with a hand in the trans community, it does provide tangible evidence that can be… Read More ›
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UPDATE – 2nd UK trans woman found dead in men’s prison
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Update Dec. 2, 2015. Second UK trans woman found dead inside a men’s prison. The Guardian: “A transgender woman has become the second trans prisoner in the space of a month to apparently take… Read More ›
Studies: Puberty blockers results in happy young adults; “Hormone imbalance” not a factor in trans identity
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Research findings from a Dutch study on trans youth indicates puberty blockers (aka hormone therapy) indicates a significant increased “opportunity to develop into well-functioning young adults.” The study finds the quality of life for… Read More ›
(UPDATE) Trans man says “the Earth is flat!” — Nonsense Easily Debunked 101
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Update: July 19, 2015 — Dawn Ennis of The Advocate conducts a fact-finding mission into the Cummings saga: http://www.advocate.com/transgender/2015/07/17/ex-trans-activists-exposed-big-name-behind-their-fight-against-gender-transit?team=social (Original article:) Mark Angelo Cummings is a trans man who has opinions on all things… Read More ›
Recent spate of transgender suicides: An actual increase or more awareness?
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — In this space I tend not to report individual transgender suicides unless the event is of extraordinary note. All trans suicides are tragic and as most of us are aware, the sobering sky-high rate… Read More ›
(UPDATE – Kelly Lepley gives TED talk) Leelah’s turmoil prompts stepped-up activism by transgender airline pilots
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — UPDATE Oct 31, 2015 — Kelly Lepley gives TED talk: http://www.ted.com/watch/ted-institute/ted-ups/kelly-lepley-why-being-your-true-self-is-the-most-selfless-act (Original article:) Leelah was crying for help! . . . she was tormented, says Kelly Lepley, a transgender airline pilot. Another pilot, Jessica… 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 ›
(Update: Coroner report confirms suicide) Facebook transgender suicide post: Hoax? Looks that way
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — UPDATE: October 8, 2014. The trans person who posted a suicide note on Facebook (the subject of this article) did in fact, commit suicide on October 1st, according to a coroner’s report. Allison Woolbert… Read More ›
New study: Family rejection, violence — cause for high transgender suicide attempt rate
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Researchers conducting further analysis into the 2011 National Transgender Discrimination Survey (NTDS) revealed pretty much what we already suspected — trans people who experience violence and family rejection are at higher risk for suicide… Read More ›
Did Caleb Hannan’s transgender exploitation trigger a suicide?
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — During the research for an article about a golf putter invention for Grantland, writer Caleb Hannan uncovered a detail that wasn’t quite related to the story he was pursuing — the inventor was transgender…. Read More ›
(UPDATED) Harassed U-Houston student body official goes to bat for trans students
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — (Update: Jan. 10, 2014: Resolution passes! See below.) Kristopher Sharp’s path to the University of Houston’s Student Body Vice President seat was anything but uneventful. He was viciously attacked for his HIV status as well… Read More ›
Family strife following pride event triggers trans woman’s suicide
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — The upbeat and festive Bangalore, India pride event was being covered by local TV news so when the family of Vamshi Raju spotted her participating during the broadcast, it set the stage for a showdown… Read More ›
Putin’s ‘anti-trans/LGBT propaganda’ laws claims first transgender fatality
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — A Russian trans woman killed herself after losing her job because her boss feared being in violation of Putin’s ‘anti-trans/LGBT propaganda’ laws. Dasha Shtern took her life a week after losing her job according… Read More ›
No words
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — No words. That’s what struck me and many other transgender people as they read about the passing of trans woman Lisa Empanada via social media yesterday. Highly regarded and a shining light for others, Lisa’s… Read More ›
Chrisie Edkins, trans musician, activist and more than a stat
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — Chrisie Edkins died nearly 3 weeks ago. Her funeral was held yesterday in Southamption, in the United Kingdom. By all measures, she was highly regarded and admired in the trans community — not only was… Read More ›
UK coroner on suicide of trans teacher: “And to you, the press, I say shame – shame on all of you.”
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — ‘Hounded to death’ — that’s pretty much the conclusion reached by Coroner Michael Singleton on the death of transgender teacher Lucy Meadows. Meadows taught at Mary Magdalen’s Primary School in Accrington, Lancashire in the UK…. Read More ›
Taunts, struggles drives gifted UK trans woman to her death
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — Hands down, suicide is among the most difficult thing for me to write about, but it is such a huge elephant silently stumbling around in the trans world, it does no good to any of… Read More ›
(UPDATE: Lindsay passes away) Artist who drew covers for “The Phantom” comic books is now openly transgender
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — UPDATE Oct. 3, 2016: Lindsay Walker takes her life. From the artists publication Chronicle Chamber: “ChronicleChamber has confirmed with a family friend that, after a difficult period in her personal life, Lindsay tragically ended… Read More ›
Toronto (Canada) trans community leader Kyle Scanlon dies
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — Sadly, I have to report that Toronto trans leader Kyle Scanlon took his own life. There’s really no way to whitewash the news here. With suicide in the trans community being what it is, this… Read More ›
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