It’s Time To Abolish The Trans Panic Legal Defense
Last week Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law a bill banning the “gay panic” and “trans panic” defense in murder cases, making Illinois the second state to do so, after California become the first state to officially ban the defense in 2014. The law prevents people in those states
Grooby Goes to Seattle: Vlog 002
To celebrate the rebrand of GroobyGirls.com, our Marketing Director Kristel Penn visited the famous gum wall in Seattle to leave our mark!
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
Q&A Quickies with the beautiful Casey Kisses!
This week’s edition of Q&A Quickies features the beautiful Casey Kisses! Casey is the 2017 Transgender Erotica Awards winner for Stroker of the Year, sponsored by Shemale Strokers, and she is always a fan favorite! When Casey isn't busy shooting scenes she can be found on Chaturbate where she is
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
Dave Naz’s Book, “Identity” to be Released on July 11
Los Angeles, CA - A stunning and provocative book of photos, IDENTITY is the latest exploration of gender identity expression from celebrated photographer and filmmaker Dave Naz. In Identity, Naz explores the gender spectrum by turning his camera on subjects who are genderqueer, transgender, intersex, pangender, and every shade in
The Power of Pride: Portland Pride 2017
Portland is one of the most welcoming and accepting cities in the Pacific Northwest, if not the country. Portlanders are known for their friendliness and not being judgmental. And we’re not afraid to speak up and make our voices heard when we don’t agree with something, as shown by the
OC Pride Scheduled Events Every Day this Week!
OC Pride invite’s you to the Orange County ‘As One’ LGBT Pride Parade & Festival on Saturday, June 24th 2017! Come and CELEBRATE the ACCOMPLISHMENTS, DREAMS, LOVE, and HOPE of the LGBT community as we take over the streets and expand with tons of great surprises in-store!!! This year we
Trans* Party TONIGHT as part of LA Pride
Special Awards Recipients are as follows: Media Award- Gender Non-Conforming BMI Pop Award sensation, song-writer, & activist Justin Tranter whose worked with names such as Britney Spears, Selena Gomez, Justin Beiber, Gwen Stefani, Mary J Blige and more. Justin is a board member with GLAAD, and is intentional about using
Pride 2017: Celebrating Diversity And Who We Are
With today being the start of Pride Month I thought I’d share my thoughts about what LGBTQ Pride means to me. I am proud to be trans and proud of my community. To me being trans, or anyone in the LGBTQ spectrum, means we are strong. We have to be
Kayleigh Coxx: Brains and beauty and so much more!
Kayleigh Coxx is someone who caught my attention the first time I saw her on Twitter not only because of her stunning beauty but also because she is intelligent and articulate and not shy about expressing her opinions, which makes her Twitting feed very interesting. But most of all she
Beginnings and endings
This has been a busy week in which I experienced the happiness of a new beginning but also the pain of a loss and the finality of death. The cycle of life continues and death is an inescapable part of that cycle, but with death comes a stark reminder of
Jamie’s TGirl Saturday Cinco De Mayo Party this Weekend!
THIS SATURDAY! @ Hamburger Mary's LONG BEACH Jamie's Cinco De Mayo Party! Hamburger Marys has DRINK SPECIALS, GREAT FOOD, and Lots of parking options Hamburger Marys 330 Pine St Long Beach, Ca 90802 No Dress Code, but "Dress to Impress" works Minimum - Shirt, Slacks/Jeans & Shoes REMINDER: Everyone is
The future looks bright for Becca Benz!
After spending almost a week with my mom I’m feeling recharged and ready to get moving. The past few months have been difficult but things will soon be changing for the better. I’ll be moving on May 1st, which will be a huge step in the right direction to get
TSA Releases New Guidelines for Trans Airline Passengers
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) last week released new guidance for its agents and travelers to improve the airport screening process for transgender fliers. A video posted on YouTube attempted to recognize transgender traveler needs, and offered answers to questions and concerns about screening procedures, after the agency received a
Kelli Lox on art, porn, life, and social media!
Kelli Lox is one of the biggest names in the trans porn industry, but her popularity and influence far exceeds that of just the world of porn. Kelli is known for her intelligence and her open and honest approach to life, and for her willingness to speak her mind. She
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
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