OUT’Hood Fest: LGBTQ Artists of Color Festival Kicks Off in Boston
By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— In preparation for her latest album, hip-hop artist Billy Dean Thomas decided to utilize a technique that many method actors…
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Unitarian Universalist Church in Malden Welcomes First Openly Transgender Minister
By: Jenna Spinelle/TRT Reporter— MALDEN, Mass.—It’s one thing to dream about a life change, but it’s something else entirely to actually go out and make…
MA AG: No to “Religious Freedoms” Used to Discriminate, Leads 20 States in Supreme Court Brief
“Religious Freedoms” Amicus Brief Filed in Case Over Colorado Business that Refused to Serve Same-Sex Couple BOSTON—Arguing that a business owner’s personal beliefs do not…
Salem Endorsements For City Council and School Committee
By: The Rainbow Times Editorial Board— The Rainbow Times proudly releases its Salem endorsements for city council and select school committee candidates in competitive races. Each…
Endorsement: Salem Mayoral Race, Kim Driscoll for Mayor
By the Editorial Board— Since taking office more than a decade ago, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll has proven herself to be a tried and tested…
AG Healey Leads Multi State Court Brief Opposing Ban on Trans Service Members
BOSTON—Attorney General Maura Healey today led a coalition of 15 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief strongly opposing the Trump Administration’s plan to ban open military service…
Planned Parenthood Endorses Walsh for Boston Mayor
PP’s first ever mayoral endorsement, Walsh is committed to building healthier communities, defending the health and wellbeing of all BOSTON—The Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of…
Decision by Trump Administration Makes LGBT People More Vulnerable to Discrimination
BOSTON—This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) withdrew a proposed 2014 rule that would have required long-term care facilities such as nursing…
Trump’s Administration Continues To Openly Discriminates Against Transgender Americans
Latest Discriminatory Actions, Taking Place Within Hours of One Another, Double Down on Efforts to Degrade LGBT Community WASHINGTON—The Trump administration today landed two punches…
Gay Candidate takes on Incumbent & LGBTQ Champ in Salem Mayoral Race
By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— SALEM, Mass.—On November 7, Salem residents will decide the fate of City Hall’s highest office as they cast their vote for…
As Proposed Military Ban Looms, Trans Community Experiences Uncertainty, Frustration
By: Jenna Spinelle/TRT Reporter— BOSTON—As the fate of President Trump’s proposed ban on transgender service members hangs in the balance, the uncertainty is causing the…
Democrat for Governor CandidatePlans to Expand Economic Opportunity for Women
CAMBRIDGE–Ahead of American Business Women’s Day tomorrow, Democrat for Governor Jay Gonzalez announced a plan today that would aim to level the playing field for…
Graham-Cassidy Healthcare Bill Would Harm LGBTs and People Living With HIV
BOSTON—The latest Congressional proposal to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), sponsored by Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA), would make…
Youth On Fire: Cambridge-Based LGBTQ Homeless Youth Program Faces Closure in the Fall
By: Al Gentile/TRT Reporter— CAMBRIDGE—Facing budget troubles and an uncertain future, Youth On Fire (YOF)—a program which provides a safe space, valuable resources, and community…
Breaking Down Bisexuality: Understanding the Most Prevalent LGBTQ+ Sexual Identity, Part II
By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— In part one of this series, The Rainbow Times explored what bisexuality is, the bigotry bisexuals face, and the double…
Violence in Charlottesville Shines Light on Hate, Bigotry in America
Local, national groups condemn Pres. Trump, white supremacists for it; Boston sends strong message to bigots after Charlottesville By: Jenna Spinelle/TRT Reporter— Last month, Charlottesville,…
Getting to Zero Coalition: Boston Pledges to End HIV by 2020
The Getting To Zero Coalition is made up of 35 community-based organizations and health centers statewide working to eliminate the transmission of HIV. Before signing the…
Back-to-School: LGBTQ Students Seek Culturally Competent Services From Higher Education
By: Al Gentile/TRT Reporter— As summer comes to a close in Massachusetts, colleges and universities all around the state are anticipating an influx of students…
Policymakers, Advocates Continue Fight for Funding of LGBTQ Youth Programs and services
LGBTQ Youth Programs in Massachusetts dwindle By: Al Gentile/TRT Reporter— Funding in the amount of $500,000 that was earmarked for LGBTQ organizations providing youth services…
GLAD and NCLR File Case Challenging Trump’s Directive to Reinstate Transgender Military Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, lawyers from GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) and the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S….
Breaking Down Bisexuality: Understanding the Most Prevalent Sexual Identity Under the LGBTQ+ Umbrella (Part 1)
By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— In the first of a two-part series, The Rainbow Times speaks with bisexual people about their identities and explores the “B”…
Fenway Denounces Trump’s Attempts to Prohibit Transgender People From Serving in the Military
BOSTON—The Fenway Institute today denounced a series of tweets by President Trump seeking to ban transgender people from serving in the U.S. military. “Thousands of…
Easing the Transition for Transgender Vermonters
TransForm Project to Improve the lives of Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Vermonters Courtesy of The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship— When Al York first heard of the…