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Transgenderism and Transsexualism

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2012

    Molly Flaherty charged with smashing glass on CeCe McDonald's face

    A Minneapolis woman is charged with starting the fight outside the Schooner Tavern last summer that resulted in Chrishaun "CeCe" McDonald, a transgender woman, being charged with second-degree murder. Molly Shannon Flaherty "threw or pushed" a glass into McDonald's face outside the bar that night, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2012

    Katie Burgess talks CeCe McDonald case, judicial system [VIDEO]

    This week's feature, "The Edge of Doubt," examines the controversial trial of Chrishaun "CeCe" McDonald, a transgender woman accused of murdering Dean Alvin Schmitz outside the Schooner Tavern last summer. Since the charges were filed almost a year ago, advocates for McDonald have amassed all over ... More >>

  • News

    May 9, 2012

    CeCe McDonald murder trial

    Behind the scenes of the transgender woman's case

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2012

    CeCe McDonald pleads guilty to lesser charge

    Chrishaun "CeCe" McDonald, a transgender woman facing two second-degree murder charges, agreed to a plea deal in court today. McDonald pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter, which will carry a 41-month sentence. McDonald was accused of stabbing Dean Alvin Schmitz in the heart outside the S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2012

    CeCe McDonald trial is underway

    More than 40 supporters gathered outside a Hennepin County courtroom this morning for the first scheduled trial date of Chrishaun "CeCe" McDonald, a transgender woman accused of murdering Dean Alvin Schmitz outside the Schooner Tavern last summer. Though it's still in the jury selection phase, the ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 11, 2012

    Sister Spit Next Generation Tour 2012

    More than 40 supporters gathered outside a Hennepin County courtroom this morning for the first scheduled trial date of Chrishaun "CeCe" McDonald, a transgender woman accused of murdering Dean Alvin Schmitz outside the Schooner Tavern last summer. Though it's still in the jury selection phase, the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 27, 2011

    Chrishaun McDonald says transgender status means unfair murder trial ahead

    ​Chrishaun McDonald, charged with stabbing David Schmitz to death earlier this month outside The Schooner Tavern in South Minneapolis, is claiming that her status as transgender jeopardizes her ability to receive a fair trial. McDonald is also claiming self defense.

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2011

    "Injustice at Every Turn" report: Transgender people face heavy discrimination

    Life's tough when you're transgender​A survey of transgender people released this morning in conjunction with Creating Change, the national, weeklong GLBT conference held in Minneapolis, confirms that their experiences can be pretty tough. Forty-one percent report attempting suicide, compared to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2011

    Krissy Bates: Murder victim remembered in vigil

    RIP Krissy Bates​Many LGBT activists eulogized slain transgender woman Krissy Bates at Minneapolis Community and Technical College on Friday night. Bates, 45, was found dead in her apartment on Jan. 11. She'd been stabbed four times in her torso, once on the left side of her neck. Her boyfriend, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2011

    Arnold Waukazo charged with murder, may not have known victim was transgender

    How much did Arnold Waukazo know about his love interest, Krissy Bates?​Arnold Waukazo was charged today with killing transgender woman Krissy Bates by stabbing her multiple times in the torso and neck. Waukazo allegedly demonstrated to Minneapolis cops exactly how he stabbed his victim. He now ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2011

    Arnold Darwin Waukazo: murder suspect was in romantic relationship with Krissy Bates

    Arnold Darwin Waukazo is accused of killing Krissy Bates.​Arnold Darwin Waukazo, the Blaine man being held in jail on suspicion of murdering transgender woman Krissy Bates, was in some kind of romantic relationship with the victim. Police have been told that Waukazo was dating Krissy Bates. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2011

    Krissy Bates murder: Victim had black eye week before killing

    Krissy Bates posted this photo of herself online​Krissy Bates, the transgender woman murdered last week in her downtown apartment, seems to have lived under the radar. Few people knew her, and so far, police haven't arrested anyone in her killing. "We have not identified a suspect," said Sgt. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2011

    Arnold Darwin Waukazo arrested in Krissy Bates's murder

    Bates was found dead on Jan. 11.​Minneapolis police say tonight that they've arrested Arnold Darwin Waukazo in the murder of Krissy Bates. He's being held on probable cause murder at the Hennepin County jail. Bates, the city's first homicide victim of the year, was found dead Jan. 11 in her a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2010

    Kye Allums is first transgendered Division 1 basketball player

    WikipediaTrans men can jump.​Kye Allums, formerly known to his teammates as Kiara, has become the first transgendered person to play Division 1 basketball. He is originally from Hugo, and played girl's basketball at both Highland and Centennial. Allums was hit by a media storm this week aft ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 18, 2010

    Lady Gaga Vision

    WikipediaTrans men can jump.​Kye Allums, formerly known to his teammates as Kiara, has become the first transgendered person to play Division 1 basketball. He is originally from Hugo, and played girl's basketball at both Highland and Centennial. Allums was hit by a media storm this week aft ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 14, 2010

    Baby Dee

    WikipediaTrans men can jump.​Kye Allums, formerly known to his teammates as Kiara, has become the first transgendered person to play Division 1 basketball. He is originally from Hugo, and played girl's basketball at both Highland and Centennial. Allums was hit by a media storm this week aft ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2009

    Pawlenty angers transgender group with Newsweek comments

    The governor pisses off a national transgender rights organization with his assertion that little kids are going to be "confused" because of legislation he once signed.

  • Calendar

    October 21, 2009

    Patrick's Zombie Cabaret

    The governor pisses off a national transgender rights organization with his assertion that little kids are going to be "confused" because of legislation he once signed.

  • Calendar

    August 12, 2009

    Buck Angel

    The governor pisses off a national transgender rights organization with his assertion that little kids are going to be "confused" because of legislation he once signed.

  • Calendar

    August 12, 2009

    Buck Angel

    The governor pisses off a national transgender rights organization with his assertion that little kids are going to be "confused" because of legislation he once signed.

  • Calendar

    June 17, 2009

    Les Fleures Du Mal

    The governor pisses off a national transgender rights organization with his assertion that little kids are going to be "confused" because of legislation he once signed.

  • News

    March 4, 2009

    Transgender kids: How young is too young for a sex change?

    Delving into the often tumultuous worlds of transgender youth

  • Calendar

    August 27, 2008

    Sharon Hayes: Revolutionary Love 2: I am Your Best Fantasy

    Delving into the often tumultuous worlds of transgender youth

  • Calendar

    June 25, 2008

    Uptown Pride Block Party

    Delving into the often tumultuous worlds of transgender youth

  • Calendar

    June 4, 2008

    True Colors Tour

    Delving into the often tumultuous worlds of transgender youth

  • Calendar

    September 5, 2007

    Somwhere In Between

    Delving into the often tumultuous worlds of transgender youth

  • Calendar

    September 5, 2007

    Somewhere in Between

    Delving into the often tumultuous worlds of transgender youth

  • Arts

    August 15, 2007

    Spotlight: Hot 'n' Throbbing

    Delving into the often tumultuous worlds of transgender youth

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