Two Same Sword Edges: Becker Book Lessons, Part 2
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— May 14, 2009. Hollywood producer Rob Reiner and his wife Michele hosted a lunch to talk about a lawsuit they…
2014
Promise Place School: Initiative for Homeless LGBT Youth
CAPE COD, Mass.—The Foundation For International Justice, Inc. welcomes Kathy Felt as their new Board President, and Chief Operating Officer for the Promise Place School Initiative…
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus to Mark 10th Anniversary of Marriage Equality At Arlington St. Church Service
Goodridge plaintiff couple David Wilson and Rob Compton to renew their wedding vows BOSTON, Mass.—On Sunday, May 18, 2014, the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC)…
WorldPride 2014: Exploring Toronto and Beyond
By: Andrew Collins*/Special to TRT— The annual Gay Pride celebration in Toronto has long been one of the biggest, boldest and best-attended around, but in…
Idaho Div. of Veterans Services Deny Lesbian Veteran Burial Wish
By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special to TRT— Imagine that your spouse is dead. You spent 17 years of your lives together, caring for and loving each other….
HRC Statement on the NFL Draft of Michael Sam
Today openly gay college football star Michael Sam was drafted into the NFL by the St. Louis Rams.
Arkansas Judge Strikes Down State Ban on Marriage Equality
Yesterday, Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza ruled in Wright v. Arkansas, striking down Arkansas’ ban on same-sex marriages.
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Annual Fundraiser Promises a Royal Treat
Rogue-ish Operatic Dandy Prince Poppycock to Headline May 10 Gala at the W BOSTON, Mass.—The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) presents Crescendo, its annual benefit…
Michael Lucas Takes Aim at Russia
In New Documentary, Campaign of Hate: Russia and Gay Propaganda By: Mike Bahr*/Special to TRT— As most of the world moves forward toward gay equality,…
HRC Study Shows Majority of LGBT Workers Closeted on the Job
New Federal Report Shows Gay Government Employees Inconsistently Protected from Discrimination; Patchwork of policies, laws and shifting culture still leaves 53 percent of LGBT workers…
USDA and NCLR Launch LGBT Rural Pride Campaign
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) announced the launch of the Rural Pride campaign to…
Give Out Day: Celebrating 24 Hours of Rainbow Giving
Give OUT Day 2014: 2nd Annual National Day of LGBTQ Giving; Watch their video here! NEW YORK, NY—In almost one week, the 2nd annual Give…
Boston Pride Announces Multi-Year Partnership with TD Bank
Support from TD Bank ensures sustainability of diverse programming BOSTON, Mass.— Boston Pride announced today that TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, has entered into a two-year…
The Drag Rapper Du Jour on Hip-Hop Homophobia
Iggy Azalea on ‘lame fake lesbians,’ hip-hop homophobia and safeguarding her gays By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special to TRT— Let’s get something straight: Iggy Azalea is not…
Lessons From the Becker Book Part 1: Driving Rosa Parks
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— Now that the great public gnashing of teeth has subsided over New York Times reporter Jo Becker’s history of the…
Idaho Couples Urge Federal Court to Strike Down State’s Ban on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
BOISE, Idaho—Today, a federal district court in Boise heard oral argument on a motion filed by four same-sex couples challenging Idaho’s laws barring same-sex couples…
Rebecca Haag to receive Schweitzer Leadership Award from Boston’s Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Program
BOSTON, Mass.—The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship announced today that Rebecca Haag, a longtime advocate for people living with HIV/AIDS, will receive the Schweitzer Leadership Award from…
The Frivolist: 10 Practical Wedding Gifts For Your Gay Buddies
By Mikey Rox*/Special to TRT— Wedding season unofficially kicks off this month, and with more and more states deeming same-sex marriages legal you’re bound to…
Dyke Night Productions Hosts LGBT Comedy Night: Features Sandra Valls & Crys Matthews
By: Lauren Walleser/ TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—Dyke Night Productions, known for hosting many lesbian and LGBTQ-focused nightlife events throughout Boston, will present One Night…
Why I Walk: AIDS Walk Boston
By: Kevin Matthews Since 1993, AIDS Walk Boston has been a “family affair.” We lost a nephew/cousin, James A. Matthews to AIDS in January, 1992….
Florida Couples & Equality Florida Ask Federal Court to Declare State’s Ban on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples Unconstitutional
FLORIDA—Today, the plaintiffs challenging the State of Florida’s refusal to permit same-sex couples to marry asked a state court to rule that the state’s ban…
Exclusive Q&A with Sylvain Bruni, Boston Pride’s New President
By: Nicole Lashomb/Editor-in-Chief— Since 2004, Sylvain Bruni has been an integral part of New England’s Largest LGBT Pride celebration and organization, Boston Pride. When former…
Pride Abounds at 2014 New England Pride Celebrations
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— From Rhode Island to Maine, New England Pride season is full of celebrations throughout Massachusetts and other states in the…