Bipartisan Bill To Allow Transgender People To Serve In The Military
By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter– Both the House and the Senate today introduced groundbreaking bills that will allow transgender people to serve in the military. The…
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Key National LGBTQ Military Organizations Respond to Trump’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON—Earlier tonight, President Trump delivered a State of the Union Address in which he failed to recognize the more than 15,000 transgender individuals currently serving…
CA Community Hopeful Admin. Will Implement Policies To Protect Transgender Prisoners
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On January 7, 2019, Medina Orthwein LLP filed an amended complaint on behalf of Candice Crowder in the U.S. District Court for the…
History In NY: Cuomo Signs Transgender Bill Into Law, Conversion Therapy Ban
Yesterday, Andrew Cuomo, New York’s Governor, signed the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) into law, which brings “conversion therapy” to an end and protects transgender…
5 Cis Straight Justices Decide Fate Of Trans Military Ban, Legal Battle Continues
The Trans military ban hurts our troops and military recruitment efforts By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— Today, the Supreme Court conservative majority Justices lifted nationwide injunctions…
Trump Administration Continues Discriminatory LGBT, HIV Policies
BOSTON―Recently, The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health released a policy brief demonstrating that in his second year in office, President Donald Trump continued to promote…
New York Senate, Assembly Pass Bill Prohibiting Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ Youth
Once signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York will become the 15th state to pass legislation protecting LGBTQ youth from conversion therapy, and…
Applications Open For Two Lesbian-Themed Writing Scholarships
The Bridge-Builder Scholarship and Sandra Moran Scholarship The Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) is now accepting applications for two of its annual scholarships, the Bridge-Builder…
New England Health Centers Ramp Up Efforts, Provide Quality Healthcare To Trans Community
By: Michael Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— Like many transgender people, Terry often found themself at a loss when accessing high-quality healthcare services that recognized and affirmed…
GLSEN Reports Massachusetts Schools Unsafe For Many LGBTQ Secondary Students
Massachusetts schools lack many inclusive resources and affirming policies for LGBTQ students MASSACHUSETTS–GLSEN today released state-level data from its benchmark National School Climate Survey, which…
Trans Military Ban Plaintiffs to Supreme Court: Deny Trump Admin’s Premature Request for Review
“The Trump administration has demonstrated no urgency that would justify leapfrogging the normal appellate process, and the military’s own account shows no problems that need…
Equality Ohio: Governor’s Order Protects All LGBTQ State Employees
Earlier this week, Governor John Kasich issued Executive Order 2018-12K to ensure that all Ohioans, including LGBTQ Ohioans, are protected from discrimination in state employment. Although Governor…
Miss Universe Spain, Angela Ponce, Makes History At Miss Universe 2018
Miss Spain breaks barriers in the 66-year-old competition By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— Most Miss Universe pageant contestants prepare and live their lives in a state…
Police Departments Continue Building Relationships With LGBTQ Community
Local & National Police Departments work to improve how they work with this marginalized community; from Salem to LA, the law enforcement agencies show their…
Miami Beach Pride Announces Ally Marshals
MIAMI BEACH, Fla.–Miami Beach Pride is proud to announce their 2019 Ally Marshals, who will be helping kick off Pride’s 11th annual celebration on Miami…
Despite Federal Courts’ Block, Trump Asks High Court To Implement Transgender Military Ban Now
Even Though Four Federal Courts Have Blocked It, Trump Attempts to leapfrog the ordinary appeals process, quietly files petitions for cert before judgment over holiday weekend…
Workshop Proposals Now Being Accepted For Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference 2019
Seeking innovative workshop ideas that address the needs of Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary communities. Mazzoni Center is pleased to announce it is now accepting workshop proposals…
HIV Testing & Prevention: Identifying And Reaching At-Risk And Hidden Populations
Rutgers HIV/LGBT health expert discusses the importance of focusing research on local areas in order to implement tailored prevention program strategies NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.—Rutgers scholar…
AMA Adopts New Policy Supporting Services For LGBTQ Survivors Of Intimate Partner Violence
CHICAGO – While intimate partner violence (IPV) can occur between heterosexual or same-sex couples, efforts to address this public health problem have remained mostly focused…
Point of Pride’s Transgender Surgery Fund Scholarship Accepting Applications
Point of Pride (PoP), a non-profit organization serving the transgender community, is now accepting applications to its Annual Transgender Surgery Fund. Applications close November 30, 2018,…
Trump’s Plan To Cut Off Access To Asylum Is Illegal, Will Endanger LGBTQ Lives
Washington, D.C.—Earlier this week, the Trump administration announced its intention to adopt a new federal rule preventing certain individuals who enter the U.S. from Mexico…
#WontBeErased Photo Series Project: A Direct Response To Trump’s Memo
By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— Once the memo was leaked from the White House that would essentially erase transgender identity from being recognized by the government,…
LGBTQ News Briefs From Around The World, Nov. 2018
Guide created to assist LGBTQ Muslims in finding a community Earlier this month, the Muslim Youth Leadership Council published a resource guide, titled “I am…