Getting To Zero: Decriminalizing Sex Work Educational Symposium
BOSTON—The Getting to Zero Activist Academy will host a symposium to provide education about the national movement to decriminalize sex work entitled, “Decrimpact” on Saturday,…
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TikTok New Policy Limits LGBTQ+ Hatred
After months of working behind the scenes with UltraViolet & GLAAD, TikTok unveils updated user policy to impede harassment, disinformation, misogyny, Anti-LGBTQ+ Hatred, Misgendering, disordered…
Black Trans Woman Dies: Media, Police Misgender Her
The National Black Justice Coalition, the HRC, Friends, and Family Mourn the Death of Za’niyah Williams, A Black Trans Woman Killed in a Hit-And-Run Car…
Identity Affirmation Project Takes Off
Transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming people can now receive legal name change assistance through the Identity Affirmation Project BOSTON—A new student-led project has officially launched under…
Transhealth Northampton’s Milestone
Western Massachusetts’ Transhealth Northampton Hit its Milestone Ahead of Time NORTHAMPTON, Mass.—Transhealth Northampton, an independent, comprehensive, trans-led, and gender-affirming healthcare center, hit its 500 patient…
Bills Threaten Trans Youth’s Health
Anti-transgender bills threaten to harm the health of trans youth by limiting access to health care, denying access to athletic activities, and contributing to stigma…
LGBTQ+ Candidates’ Historic Wins
1000+ LGBTQ+ Elected Officials Will Serve for the First Time; 83 Victory Fund Endorsed Candidates Won So Far WASHINGTON—As of the latest LGBTQ+ voter count,…
Transgender & GD Health Guide By Fenway
Fenway Health clinicians and Researchers Author first edition of Transgender and Gender Diverse Health Care: The Fenway Guide published by McGraw Hill Professional; First case-based textbook…
MassEquality Counterprotested SHFA’s Event
Organizers of “Super Happy Fun America,” the Producers of Straight Pride, Hosted a Fundraiser Celebrating the Riots of January 6 at the Capitol; MassEquality Counterprotested…
BiWeek Kicks Off, Organizations Celebrate
The Bisexual Resource Center, GLAAD, and Still Bisexual kick off #BiWeek to celebrate bisexuality+ visibility; Annual #BiWeek Digital Campaign Draws Attention to the Experiences, While…
Transgender Adolescent Social Transition Not Harmful
Study Finds that Transgender Adolescent or Childhood Social Transition Is Not Harmful; Bullying Present In K-12 Experiences BOSTON—A study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health finds…
HIV Challenge To Reduce Stigma, Disparities
HHS Announces New National HIV Challenge, Increase Prevention & Treatment Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the launch of The…
MassEquality To Counterprotest SHFA’s Event
UPDATED: Organizers of “Super Happy Fun America,” SHFA aka the producers of Straight Pride, Plan to Host a Fundraiser Celebrating the Riots of January 6…
Pride For The People Releases Statement
Pride For The People’s Statement Comes As Response to Boston Pride’s Decision to Dissolve the LGBTQIA+ Organization BOSTON—Pride for the People, along with numerous other…
Boston Pride Dissolves After Pressure
After Months of Pressure, Boston Pride Disbands Organization Instead of Adding QTBIPOC and Allies’ Voices to the Board; [Story Still Unfolding] BOSTON—In a press release…
Healey, Other AGs: Pass Equality Act Now
Massachusetts AG Healey Joins Coalition of AGs Urge Senate to Pass the Equality Act BOSTON—Attorney General Maura Healey recently joined a coalition of 25 attorneys…
LGBTQ-Inclusive Ordinances Pass In NC
LGBTQ-Inclusive protections for people in Asheville, Durham, Greensboro, and Buncombe County are now officially in place and protecting the community from discrimination in private employment…
Fulton v. City of Philadelphia’s SCOTUS Ruling
How SCOTUS Voted in Fulton & Why This Could Represent Troubles Ahead for the LGBTQ+ Community By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— WASHINGTON—Today, the United States Supreme…
LGBTQ PoC Brief’s Shockingly Unequal Harms
Research Brief Documents the Shockingly Disproportionate Harms Discrimination Inflicts on LGBTQ PoC WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, a coalition of leading LGBTQ rights groups joined together to release…
NCLR Campaign “We Serve With Love” Backs LGBTQs
Ready to Serve Low-Income & Faith-Based LGBTQ Communities SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Recently, the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) launched the “We Serve with Love” campaign,…
Stop & Shop Donates Over $80K To Pride Orgs.
Neighborhood Supermarket Stop & Shop Is Committed to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusivity in its Communities and in its Stores QUINCY, Mass.—In honor of Pride Month, Stop…
MTPC: Professionals For Trans Rights Fundraiser
MTPC Celebrates 20th Anniversary Virtually BOSTON—The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) celebrates its 20th Anniversary with the 11th Annual Professionals for Trans Rights (PTR) business…
Mikayla Miller Alleged Lynching Still Unsolved
Mikayla Miller’s Calls For Independent Investigation Grows By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— HOPKINTON, Mass.—A month after Mikayla Miller, a black LGBTQ+ teenager, was found dead in…