BOSTON—The anti-LGBT group Alliance Defending Freedom, ADF, representing four Mass. churches, has formally withdrawn a lawsuit they recently filed that sought to exempt the plaintiffs from complying…
Violence against women is not just a women’s fight, but an LGBTQ fight too By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— The Dominican Republic experienced a national…
By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— An inscribed swastika on a school’s bathroom wall, another in a dugout accompanied with the words “make America white again,” fake deportation forms handed to school students, and the “N” word spray painted outside of buildings…
By: Al Gentile/TRT Reporter— WORCESTER, Mass.—Dale LePage, openly gay host of “New England Pride TV” (NEPTV), has received congressional recognition for his work. On October…
Startup Connects local LGBTQ Clients and Mental Health Care By: Jenna Spinelle/TRT Reporter— PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Making the decision to see a therapist is often a great first step toward…
Compromised access to health care that is a necessity for many people with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C BOSTON―Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker this week announced $98…
Estrogen is a hormone therapy that is life-saving for many transgender women BOSTON—Today, The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health, Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, and Treatment Action…
The BGMC Continues to delight audiences this Holiday Season By: Boston Gay Men’s Chorus— After all these years, the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus’s (BGMC) annual…
BOSTON, Mass.―The Massachusetts Getting to Zero Coalition, led by the AIDS Action Committee, Fenway Health, and over 35 supporting organizations from the six health regions…
DORCHESTER, Mass.—On World AIDS Day, December 1, 2016 Codman Square Health Center (CSHC) is launching a new service, “Same Day PrEP” to fight AIDS by…
New Rapid-Response Program Creates Free Legal Resource for New England Transgender Community BOSTON—Global law firm Ropes & Gray, together with GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)…
By: Allen Bush— Berklee presents Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Conspirare in a performance of Considering Matthew Shepard, a moving, three-part contemporary oratorio composed by Craig Hella Johnson. In 1998, a…
Bias-Motivated threats and others have been reported since the elections, 800 number to call BOSTON—Following reports of harassment and intimidation of racial, ethnic and religious…
Attorney General Must Consider Special Circumstances because of Incarcerated LGBT Youth Suicide, Say Groups PORTLAND, Maine—The ACLU of Maine and GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)…
As opponents of the law prepare to put it on 2018 ballot, voters have signaled support for transgender protections law, fairness BOSTON—Last night’s Election Day results…
Exploring non-binary identities and breaking out of the gender box By: The Rainbow Times/Alex Mancini— In part two of this series, The Rainbow Times explores…
Four churches and their anti-trans initiatives threaten transgender equality in the Bay State By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— As a child, Liv Wyatt remembers controversial…
By: Al Gentile/TRT Reporter— The first time Narin Khem traveled to Cambodia, it was to marry a man she did not know. “That was an…
By: Amanda Reveles*/Special to TRT— When I was in my first year of college I had just moved to New England and had little knowledge…
An LGBTQ People of Color Gala You Don’t Want to Miss BOSTON—On Thursday, November 10, the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) will host its 7th…
UPDATE 2: BOSTON—November 4, 2016—In response to the mailing of inflammatory campaign literature distributed in support of Republican candidates in several Massachusetts districts, MassEquality’s Executive…
Award-winning film to screen in Salem, seeks to empower women and girls worldwide SALEM, Mass.—After receiving multiple global awards for the acclaimed documentary Driving with…
30-Member Council Will Strengthen the Office’s Efforts to Address Racial Bias and Disparities, to bring Racial Justice to MA BOSTON, Mass.—Attorney General Maura Healey early…