New Report Outlines Wide-Sweeping Inequalities Faced by LGBT Americans
As general election looms, publication details the need for critical federal protections WASHINGTON, D.C., — With the presidential election a mere two months away, the…
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Over $75K Raised by LGBT Organizations & Leaders to Help Dreamers Apply for New “DACA” Program
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — More than $75,000 has been raised by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) organizations and LGBT movement leaders to help young…
Gay Couple Sues Worcester Catholic Diocese, Alleging Discrimination
By: Chuck Colbert /TRT Reporter– A married gay male couple from Sutton, Massachusetts, is suing the Worcester Catholic diocese, alleging sexual orientation discrimination in their…
Obama, Gay Democrats Pitch Four More Years for the President
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter–The role of government and that of change top priorities, come Election Day Nov. 6, for LGBT voters trekking the road to…
Local Organizations Receive Government Funds: Provides Core HIV/AIDS Medical Services
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded over $68 million in grants for HIV/AIDS care for women,…
Democrats Adopt Sweeping, LGBT-Inclusive Platform
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter–If gay Americans had a rendezvous with destiny in American politics, that moment occurred this week as the Democrats approved, on a…
Romney Speech Leaves Gays Out of Tomorrow’s “Better Future”
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– The Republican Party’s presidential nominee Mitt Romney received a rousing reception, making his way through a spirited crowd on the convention…
Wanda Sykes to Headline Ruth Ellis Center Benefit for Homeless LGBTQ Youth
Highland Park, Mich. – The Ruth Ellis Center will host its second annual benefit Voices with special celebrity guest Wanda Sykes on September 20. Voices, to be held…
Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Hate Crimes Charge
WASHINGTON – Everett Dwayne Avery, 36, of Detroit, Mich., pleaded guilty in federal court today to a federal hate crime, admitting that he assaulted a…
Coalition of HIV/AIDS Organizations to RNC: Turn the Tide of HIV/AIDS in the U.S.
By: AIDS United– TAMPA, Florida — AIDS United, The AIDS Institute, Metro Wellness and Community Center, the Florida HIV/AIDS Advocacy Network, and OASIS are urging…
“Mitt Gets Worse” Slams Leaked RNC Marriage Platform as Hypocritical & Antiquated
WASHINGTON, DC — In response to the marriage inequality plank that was in the platform leaked just days before the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida,…
GLAD Asks High Court to Hear Pedersen DOMA Challenge
BOSTON, Mass. — Today, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) asked the Supreme Court to review Pedersen v. Office of Personnel Management, a lawsuit challenging…
HRC Calls the Family Research Council a Hate Group Because It Is One
Washington Post publishes Chad Griffin op-ed expressing condemnation for shooting, detailing FRC’s history of hateful rhetoric Washington – Today the Washington Post published an op-ed column by HRC President…
Coast to Coast, Gays React to Ryan as Romney’s VP
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– The dog days of summer brought the 2012 presidential race into sharper focus, when on Saturday morning, August 11, presumptive Republican…
“Stories From Home: Letters From Military Families to Congress”
Washington, DC – Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) and OutServe, the association of actively serving LGBT service members, launched a new online campaign today spotlighting the…
Trans Advocacy Network Launches New Resources for Local Organizations
Boston, MA – The Trans Advocacy Network, a coalition for local and state level transgender advocacy organizations announces the launch of their new website, http://transadvocacynetwork.org/, which…
Affordable Care Act Prohibits Gender Identity Discrimination
Washington D.C. — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) protects against discrimination…
Secretary Clinton Highlights U.S. Support for HIV/AIDS Prevention in Uganda
Impressive Assistance to help curb mother-to-child HIV transmission United States — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, joined by Uganda’s Minister of Health Dr. Christine Ondoa,…
From Charismatic Bigot to Marriage Equality Advocate
Meet A Former Christian Who Found Love And Now Promotes GLBT Rights DALLAS, Texas – If you had asked Aaron Plaat to define “bigot” just…
Chick-fil-A’s Image Plummets Among Consumers as Anti-LGBT Groups Rally
‘National Eat at Chick-fil-A Day’ comes as new data shows impact of company’s anti-LGBT practices Washington – New data indicates Chick-fil-A’s image with consumers has dropped…
Boston Mayor Menino’s Pro-LGBT Stance Draws National Response, More
By: Graysen Martínez Ocasio/TRT Publisher– BOSTON, Mass. – Mayor Thomas Menino’s opposition to Chik-fil-A opening a store in Boston, derived from inflammatory anti-LGBT remarks made…
MA Transgender Athlete Makes Strides Toward Equality in Olympics
By: Clara Lefton/TRT Reporter– A decade after beginning his career in the hammer throw, Keelin Godsey attempted to become the first openly transgender athlete to…
Transgender man Educates, Inspires, Gives back to LGBTQ community
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– Some transgender people transition quietly, some transition in a grand way but keep some personal details to themselves and yet…