Strong Support at Grossman LGBT Gubernatorial Fundraiser
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.— As the Massachusetts gubernatorial race accelerates, two Democratic candidates are already staking out turf among LGBT voters, hoping to…
2014
Faith, Family and God: The Pope’s Bad Science
By: Paul P. Jesep*/ TRT Columnist— In the past, I cautioned LGBTQ Christians, especially Catholics, not to expect too much from the nice man wearing…
‘12 Years a Slave,’ Tactics and Pride
By: Nicole Lashomb/Editor-in-Chief— Pride season is not only a time of year where we come together as one community, celebrating, advocating, and affirmatively being who…
Décimo Aniversario del Matrimonio Igualitario, Entre Otros Aniversarios
Por: Wilfred Labiosa*/Columnista de TRT— Mayo comienza con la certeza de que pronto el verano llegará. Durante este mes celebramos muchas cosas importantes como el…
Pregúntale a Lambda Legal: LGBTs en Centros de Detención
Por: Jael Humphreys/Abogada para Lambda Legal— P: Tengo una prima que fue recientemente detenida por el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE), y…
Why I Don’t Hate RuPaul: Thoughts on the Drag Race Controversy
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— By the time you read this, I really hope that the controversy around RuPaul’s use of the word “She-Male” (a…
Are You a Girl? A Child’s Question: Reflections on the Journey to Living as Female
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— After a coffee date with my girlfriends on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, I came home to my apartment and found…
To Cook Is to Love: A Foodies Journal — Nutrition Remains an Ever-Evolving Science
By: John Verlinden*/TRT Columnist— Some recent food and nutrition studies brought to mind that old Woody Allen movie Sleeper. In it, Allen plays a health…
“Giving Out” to LGBT Organizations of Color
By: Corey Yarbrough* Five years ago, I was one of many Black gay men in Boston searching for community. Attending local lesbian, bisexual, gay, and…
NC Gets a Unique Kind of Lawsuit Against Marriage Ban
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— In a first of its kind lawsuit, a group of ministers filed a complaint in federal court Monday against North…
Men’s Event Raises $650k-plus for Fenway Health
Mayor Walsh announces two gay appointments. [View the rest of the Fenway Men’s Event here.] By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter— Once again, the creative black-tie gala…
HRC Sets Out to Bring Marriage Equality to the South
Yesterday, HRC unveiled, in an exclusive story with The Associated Press, Project One America, a comprehensive campaign to dramatically expand LGBT equality in the South through permanent campaigns…
PRIDE Vermont Announces 2014 September Festival Events
Vermont to Celebrate LGBT Community in Northern New England’s Premier PRIDE Festival BURLINGTON, VT – The PRIDE Vermont Committee announced its plans today for the…
Cameron Diaz: The Real Thing
Exclusive New England Interview: Actress on being called ‘bisexual,’ mom fetishes and her disappointment in the ladies By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special to TRT— Cameron Diaz is…
Local Orgs., Atty. General & Auditor Applaud Gov. for Signing Enhanced Anti-Bullying Bill into Law
Today, Governor Deval Patrick signed An Act Relative to Bullying in Schools into law in a special ceremony at the State House.
Boston Pride Parade Time Change Announced – Moved to 11 a.m.
Parade on June 14 Will Start One Hour Earlier Due to Government Center MBTA Construction BOSTON, Mass.— Boston Pride announced today that the 2014 Pride Parade…
Forcing The Spring: The Becker Marriage Equality Book Outrage
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— To say there’s been a flurry of discussion around the release of a new book Tuesday on the legal case…
Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund Endorses 18 Out LGBT Political Candidates
WASHINGTON – Today, the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund—the nation’s largest resource for out LGBT individuals in politics —endorsed 18 candidates for public office. “Victory…
Creep of the Week: “Pastor” Kevin Swanson, Equates Homosexuality with Cannibalism
By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special to TRT— The last time I was snacking on some Teddy Grahams I thought to myself, “These little bears sure are cute….
Out of Town: Exploring San Francisco’s SoMa Neighborhood
By: Andrew Collins*/Special to The Rainbow Times— Encompassing a vast, architecturally and demographically diverse tract of central San Francisco (www.sanfrancisco.travel/lgbt) that extends from the Mission…
The OutField: Referees are (LGBT) People Too
By: Dan Woog*/Special to TRT— As a young referee, Ryan Powell heard a coach yell at a youth soccer player: “Stop being a fairy! And…
BCAE Hosts 3rd Annual Community Celebration & Preview Party of LGBTQ Art Exhibition
BOSTON, Mass.—Throughout May and June 2014 the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) will host a series of special programs commemorating 10 years of same…
Creep of the Week: Hypochristian Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant
By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special to TRT— If you live in a state where something shitty is happening, you always have the reassurance that, hey, at least…