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(UPDATE – Kelly Lepley gives TED talk) Leelah’s turmoil prompts stepped-up activism by transgender airline pilots

By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on March 26, 2015 • ( 4 )

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 ›

New research study: Significant positive impact for transgender youth who affirm gender early

By Lexie Cannes (Courtney O'Donnell) on March 24, 2015 • ( 4 )

LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — In this space over the past few years, I’ve reported on a number of research studies on transgender youth and virtually all of them have the same findings — trans kids who are allowed… Read More ›