AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts: Introducing Dance for a Cause
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.—The 1st annual Dance for a Cause summer series will kick off this August with Latin dances and lessons benefiting Prison Birth Project and The…
2014
Protesters Risk Arrest Outside DNC’s LGBT Fundraiser
NYPD Refuses to Arrest Protesters Who Blocked Street as Presidential Motorcade Passed By NEW YORK, NY—Today outside Gotham Hall, where the Democratic National Committee’s LGBT…
June 26th: Lawrence/Windsor Anniversary
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— June 26 is the most historic date on the LGBT civil rights movement’s calendar. It is the day in 2003…
Gender Non-Conforming Teen Faces Discrimination at South Carolina DMV
DMV Actions Restricted Free Speech and Violated Constitutional Protections NEW YORK—The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) calls upon the South Carolina Department of…
LGBTQ History Walking Tour of Northampton Set for July 13
Journey Through Lesbian Mecca Will Recall Key Organizations and Locations NORTHAMPTON, Mass.—A walking tour that reveals the untold history of Northampton’s LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual,…
Pres. Obama Asks Staff to Prepare Executive Order
In a sudden but not necessarily unexpected gesture, the White House indicated today that President Obama has “directed his staff” to prepare an executive order to prohibit federal contractors from discriminating against employees on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Boston Pride Parade & Festival Celebrate 44 Years in New England
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—The 44th annual Boston Pride Parade kicked off Saturday, June 14 with Mayor Martin J. Walsh cutting the ribbon…
Boston City Council Votes Unanimously in Support of Gender Therapy Access Ordinance for Transgender Municipal Workers
BOSTON, Mass.—Today, the Boston City Council, by a unanimous vote, passed an ordinance ensuring that the City does not contract with any health insurance provider…
#CONNECTEDBoston: An Op-Ed to Black and Brown Gay, Bisexual and Queer men
By: Amir Dixon/Special to TRT— When I moved to Boston from South Florida for school almost five years ago, I was adamant that I wanted…
Fulfilling the Promise, Winning Justice
By: Kara Coredini/Executive Director of MassEquality— When the individuals and organizations that would come to be MassEquality: The Campaign for Equality first came together, promises…
Boston Pride Forms Youth Committee, Announces June 14th Youth Dance
LGBT organization gives a voice to the youth of Boston BOSTON, Mass.—Boston Pride announced today that it will host its annual Youth Dance following the…
GLAD to Honor Urvashi Vaid at Spirit of Justice Award Dinner
BOSTON, Mass.—Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) will present the Spirit of Justice Award to activist icon Urvashi Vaid, a community organizer, writer and…
Senior Pride Tea Dance Celebrates 11 years of Supporting LGBT Elder Community
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— The LGBT Senior Pride Coalition held its 11th annual tea dance for LGBT seniors and their friends Saturday, June 8…
Supreme Court: Another LGBT Month of ‘Major Moments’
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service June is the final month of the U.S. Supreme Court’s current session and, while anticipation is not nearly so great…
There’s No Pride in Apartheid — Stop Pink-Washing Israel’s Crimes
By: Keegan O’Brien/Special to TRT— Every year in June, the LGBTQ community comes together to celebrate Pride month; and every year you’re guaranteed to see…
TRT Primary Endorsements: Governor, AG, Treasurer, Lt. Gov.
By: TRT Editorial Team— What’s at stake in the upcoming elections for the Massachusetts LGBTQ community? Nothing less than building upon the impressive achievements of…
Boston Pride, Mayor Walsh host 20th Annual Rainbow Flag Raising at City Hall
More photos here! By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— The sun shone down on City Hall Plaza Friday, June 6 as Boston Pride, along with the…
LPAC Names New Board Chair, Announces 2014 Midterm Election Picks
Political action committee for pro-lesbian, pro-women issues LPAC, the nation’s only lesbian-backed political action committee, announced today that founding member Laura Ricketts has succeeded Sarah…
Judge Dismisses Most of NOM Lawsuit Against IRS
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— A federal district court judge on June 3 dismissed most of a lawsuit by the National Organization for Marriage that…
Weymouth Club Opens TNT Restaurant & Cafe
To Cater to Members, Local Businesses, And General Public WEYMOUTH, Mass.—The Weymouth Club, already the premier health and fitness facility on the South Shore, has…
Celebrities Wish Boston a “Happy Pride” Week
Boston Pride Facebook Page to Post Celebrity Videos Each Daily throughout Pride Week BOSTON, Mass.—Boston Pride is excited to announce that for the fourth year…
2014 Boston Pride Guide and New England Pride Map Released
BOSTON, Mass.—Again, this year, The Rainbow Times, LLC has produced two (2) print publications to honor New England’s Pride celebrations—The Boston Pride Guide 2014 and the New…
Photographing Marriage Equality—BCAE Hosts “Sip the Rainbow”
By: Chuck Colbert /TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—For some time now, the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCEA) has found a way to celebrate its relationship…