Governor Cuomo Announces End of AIDS Taskforce
Names Doug Wirth, President/CEO of Amida Care as a Member NEW YORK, NY—On October 14, 2014, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the creation of the End of…
2014
9th Circuit Lifts Stay on Same-Sex Couples in Idaho
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.—Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit entered an order requiring the State of Idaho to permit same-sex couples…
The Frivolist: The Gayest Halloween Costumes of 2014
By: Mikey Rox*/Special to TRT— As holidays go, Halloween is undoubtedly the gayest. It’s the one time of year where homos can pretend they’re hetero,…
Out of Town: Gay Weekend in Dallas
By: Andrew Collins*/Special to TRT— The ninth largest city in the country and one of the nation’s most important centers of commerce and culture, Dallas…
Married: Florida Recognizes First Same-Sex Couple
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—On the heels of a groundbreaking decision by the Supreme Court Monday that brought the freedom to marry to a majority of Americans,…
LGBTs: Think About the Arts When You Go to Vote
By: Matt Wilson and Craig Coogan*— In just a few short weeks, on November 4, we’ll be electing a new governor, and making our picks…
The Fenway Institute Approved for $813K Research Award to Study Sexual Health of Female-to-Male Transgender People
BOSTON, Mass.—The Fenway Institute at Fenway Health has been approved for an $813,000 funding award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study the…
TLDEF Commends New York City Orgs. on Efforts to End Discriminatory Transgender Birth Certificate Policy
Councilmember Johnson to Introduce Legislation and Department of Health to Put Forth Proposed Regulations to End Surgery Requirement for Transgender People Seeking to Match Their…
High Court Fails to Review; Victory for Marriage Equality
WASHINGTON, DC—The United States Supreme Court today declined to review the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals decision striking down Utah’s marriage ban for same-sex couples,…
An Honest Examination of Hispanic Heritage Month
By: Nicole Lashomb*/TRT Editor-in-Chief— Every time a dedicated month comes to date with the intent to honor a group of traditionally oppressed people, my heart…
Local LGBTQ Organizations Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Share Insights on Inclusion
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— Hispanic Heritage Month—celebrated annually from September 15 through October 15—recognizes the cultures, histories and contributions of individuals with ancestral roots…
In Apology to Trans Community, HRC pledges Push for Broad LGBT Bill
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—The leader of the nation’s largest LGBT organization offered an apology to the transgender community at the same time…
HBGC Hosts Fourth Annual LGBTQ Youth Empowerment Conference
By: Clara Lefton/TRT Reporter— CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) will hold their fourth annual LGBTQ Youth Empowerment Conference October 4-5, 2014. The event,…
Faith, Family and God: Prayer, Miracles, Patience, and Vampires
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— Vampires have intrigued me since childhood. Maybe it’s because they can accumulate great libraries over the ages and have time…
Programs Combat High Substance & Alcohol Abuse Rates in LGBTQ Community
By: Clara Lefton/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—It is estimated that one-third of the LGBTQ population abuse drugs and alcohol, compared with 9 percent of the general…
Hard 2 B Cazwell: Homegrown Hip Hopper Releases Album
By: Charlie Rocafort/Special to TRT— Cazwell became a YouTube sensation after a million people in a single week viewed his “Ice Cream Truck” music video. From there,…
Local Orgs. Implement New HIV/AIDS Care Advances, Alternative Methods for Treatment
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—As advances in research and care for people living with HIV/AIDS continue to be made—including new forms of treatment…
In Defense & Celebration of Femininity: Getting Beyond Judgments, Even Within the Queer Community
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— This month I decided to write about the idea of femininity, specifically as it relates to me, but also in the…
History Project Honors Byron Rushing, Omar Thomas for Contributions to LGBT Community
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—For five years now, a Boston-based, all volunteer nonprofit has honored individuals and organizations for their history-making contributions to the…
The Frivolist: Stylish Subscription Services to Wake Up Your Gay Fall Wardrobe
By: Mikey Rox*/Special to TRT— There’s more to autumn than apple pie this and pumpkin spice that. One of the best things about fall, in…
¡Feliz Mes de Herencia Hispana; Recordémonos del Día Nacional de Salir del Clóset
Por: Wilfred Labiosa*/Columnista de TRT— ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Latina! Como personas Latinas LGBT también debemos celebrar nuestras raíces e historias. Como personas Latinas…
How Being Visible Helps the Transgender Cause, Keeps the Momentum Going
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— Last month my Springfield, Mass. trans support group, UniTy, was asked to march with Baystate Health in the 2014 Springfield…
Bisexual Men Fight For Visibility
According to the Williams Institute, bisexual people make up about 40% of those who are attracted to people of the same gender. Despite this statistic,…