Being transgender in today’s America
Looking back at 2017 it’s difficult to see it as anything but a disastrous year for the transgender community, and to feel a great deal of trepidation about what 2018 has in store for us. As a community we certainly faced many challenges last year and it’s easy to get
IAFD and Grooby to Re-Categorize Trans Performers on IAFD.com
Los Angeles, CA - IAFD and Grooby announced IAFD.com is in the process of re-categorizing transgender performers on their website. Trans women will be listed as “actresses, ” and trans men will be listed as “actors,” with the additional option of allowing performers to self-identify via the submission form.
An Open Letter to IAFD
Dear IAFD, Thank you for your tireless work throughout the years to make your database what it is today. Your site is an important resource for viewing the body of work of an adult performer. After seeing complaints online from trans performers about being misgendered on your site, we wanted
Historic election wins for transgender candidates.
Yesterday proved to be a historic day for the transgender community as five openly transgender candidates won elections in Virginia, Minnesota, California, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania, winning seats on school boards, on city councils, and in a state house. Voter turnout was strong and the nation sent a clear and
Ya Gotta Have Style!
Being transgender is no easy task; there is a lot to learn and it’s a steep learning curve. When we transition we are literally reinventing ourselves from the ground up; we have to learn things on the go that cis-people have had their entire lives to learn and understand. Not
Are “you guys” being overly sensitive?
We in the transgender community have a lot of things to be concerned about in these troubling times. Our state and federal governments continue to attempt passage of legislation which takes away our rights and makes it legal to discriminate against us. Bathroom bills continue to be proposed in state
Trump trans ban: A slap in the face to trans community
I woke this morning to the news that Trump will reinstate the ban against transgender Americans being allowed to serve openly in the military. The ban had been lifted under President Obama but the plan to allow trans people to serve openly was still under review, and it was an
Attack my integrity? A shill for Grooby? Think again.
I had intended to write about Caitlyn Jenner’s possible run for the Senate in California, but after recent events on social media I felt the need to clarify a few things about this column and what I write. Last week I wrote a column about Trans Identity and the issues
Trans Identity: Who’s Who, And What Does It Matter
NOTE: These are my own views and I certainly don’t expect everyone to agree with them, or imply that my views are the only ones which are correct. Everyone has their own opinions and who is to say one person’s opinion is better or more correct than anyone else’s. This
Is there a future for Through The Benz?
I’ve done a lot of thinking and soul searching lately about my life in an effort to regain a sense of equilibrium and move forward. Part of that is doing things to take care of myself, such as going to a gym and volunteering at the dog shelter, along with
Hope for 2017: trans community is still moving forward
While 2017 has given the transgender community a lot to be fearful of, there have still been some positive things which have occurred that may have gotten overlooked. We’ve all been inundated with politics lately and everyone should be well aware of the intentions and risks we’re facing from the
My thoughts on the Chelsea Manning case
I have to admit I have mixed feelings about Chelsea Manning’s sentence being commuted by President Obama. I suppose I’m okay with it because it does not absolve her of the crimes she was convicted of like a pardon would have, and she has clearly suffered inhumane treatment while being
A very special interview with my oldest son J
This is an interview I have been working on for several months and is very special to me for obvious reasons. I initially came up with the idea of interviewing my oldest son J because he’s had the unique perspective of knowing me before my transition as his dad, and
Being Becca: Thoughts on the Five Year Anniversary of my transition
November 1st was the Five Year Anniversary of when I began living full-time as Becca. I must be getting old and losing track of time because it sure doesn’t seem like it’s been five years already! But one thing I do know for certain is that I’ve lived life more
The Joy of Dancing
For most of my life I hated dancing. I can count on one hand the number of times I danced prior to my transition, and those were at the insistence of my wife when I was married. But then at the ripe old age of 53 I finally became enlightened
Jen Richards on being trans, the show Her Story, politics, The TSA, and Caitlyn Jenner
Jen Richards is a writer and actress who is the co-writer/star/producer of Her Story, a show about the dating lives of two transgender women, and was a series regular on I Am Cait. She is also a consultant & advocate focusing on gender and social justice. She was previously the
Krissy Kyung on trans identity, acceptance, and the division within our own community
In Part 2 of my interview with Krissy Kyung we touch on some of the important issues in the trans community that have been controversial and have often led to divisiveness within our own community. I hope it gets people to think about these issues and leads to some discussion.
I Know That Voice: Meet The Trans Voice Actress from Red Dead Redemption
By: Sidney Chase | September 25th, 2015 Owner and operator of GTAGaming.com, professional transgender voice actress Casey Mongillo oversees a fan base with hundreds of thousands of Grand Theft Auto enthusiasts. If you play video games, you might recognize her voice best from titles like Heroes of Newerth, The Ship,
‘Dirty Money’ Stigma Plagues the Transgender Adult Industry
By: Mary Emily O'Hara | September 11, 2015 Sex work can be a contentious issue in the transgender community. On one hand, trans women are frequently profiled as prostitutes while simply walking down the street. On the other hand, the sex industry has provided a haven for many trans
Transgender Inmate Will Likely Get Parole Instead Of Court-Ordered Surgery
From: Associated Press | August 11th, 2015 The decision makes it less likely that the 51-year-old will be able to have the surgery funded by the prison before she is released. FILE - This May 21, 2015 file photo Inmate Michelle-Lael Norsworthy speaks during her parole hearing at Mule
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