Feminizing Hormones: What Happens When You Take Them?
When taking feminizing hormones, the effects vary per individual By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— If you are a trans person, you might opt to take…
Opinion
Faith, God & Family: Your Coming Out Story Is Already Known To God
When others share their coming out story, it’s a valiant and daring act By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— No two are alike. Coming out stories…
The Frivolist: 8 Tips For Dealing With Social Media Stress And Sadness
By Mikey Rox*/TRT Special— When social networks first gained popularity—back in the days of AOL chat rooms—it was exciting, fun, and a generally positive experience….
Op-Ed: Youth “Speak Out” On Need For Comprehensive Sex Ed Legislation
By: Dr. Jennifer Childs-Roshak/TRT Guest Columnist— On Monday, June 25, nearly 70 people gathered at Boston’s Old South Church to speak about something many people…
Immigration And My Own DNA Ancestry, a Newly Found Identity
Immigration and our own ancestry By: Nicole Lashomb*/TRT Editor-in-Chief— Most of us have heard family folklore about our ancestors, our ethnicity and race, the origins…
Can Trump Turn Back The Clock On Equality For LGBTQ People in the US?
By: Keegan O’Brien*/TRT Guest Columnist— “AS your president, I will do everything in my power to protect our LGBTQ citizens from the violence and oppression of…
Ask a Trans Woman: Celebrating My Transition and Remembering Where It Started
What surrounded me as I was in the midst of celebrating my transition By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— As I sit here writing this column, it…
Faith, God and Family: Internet, Wedding Cakes & Measured Responses
The latest is just more than wedding cakes and Justice Kennedy By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— In my family, my dad, uncles, and cousins knew…
A Gentle Touch Goes A Long Way In The Struggle For Trans Acceptance
There are right and less right ways to get trans acceptance By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist I have been visible in public as a trans…
Urgent Action Needed for Immigrant Protections in MA, from the Editor’s Desk
Immigrant protections at risk in MA Friends and equality defenders, It should come as no surprise to anyone that the immigrant community is under attack…
Boston Pride Parade Proves Importance of Authenticity & Resistance
Boston Pride Parade: Live Preliminary Pics released on The Rainbow Times’ social media channels By: Nicole Lashomb/TRT Editor-in-Chief— The Rainbow Times has released live preliminary…
Op-Ed: Senator Elizabeth Warren on LGBTQ Americans
Courtesy of Senator Elizabeth Warren— It’s that time of year again. I’m ready to dance in this year’s Boston Pride and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and…
Walt Heyer: Misdiagnosed Trans Woman Rails Against Trans People, Pride 2018, More
By: Nicole Lashomb*/Editor-in-Chief— Walt Heyer, a formerly self-identified trans woman, is no stranger to the media circuit and uses it to achieve his apparent goal—to…
Faith, God and Family: Sharing “Holy” Perspective Makes All Better & Stronger
Faith and the Holy By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— Often, when I share spiritual advice, I say, “Life is not about mistakes.” If life were…
The Importance Of Pride Celebrations In These Troubled Times
Celebrating June Pride Month but … By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— It’s June and in many towns and cities around the world, you can find…
Ask a Trans Woman: This Pride Season, What Are You Marching For?
Remembering the roots of Pride By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— Pride season is officially here. As I write this, I’m fresh off of marching in the…
This Pride Season, Equity in Accessibility Key to Celebrating LGBTQ Identities
New England Pride Guide 2018 | Special Edition By: JP Delgado Galdamez/TRT Guest Columnist— Almost two years ago, I was standing on the corner of…
La Accesibilidad Equitativa Es Clave Para Celebrar Las Identidades LGBTQ Durante Esta Temporada de Orgullo
La diversidad de identidades LGBTQ necesitan más servicios y protecciones Por: JP Delgado Galdamez / Columnista invitado de TRT— Hace casi dos años, estaba parado…
Polling Transgender Politics: Civil Rights on Mass. Ballot this November, We Deserve Better
By: Nicole Lashomb/Editor-in-Chief— As a Commonwealth that prides itself on being a pioneer of civil rights and a beacon of hope for the marginalized, I’ve learned that the…
The Struggle for Trans Rights and Support from Allies Throughout the Years
A Look at the Evolution of Trans Rights and Support. By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/ TRT Columnist— I recently attended a presentation on terminology related to…
What you need to know about FOSTA-SESTA and how it affects all of us
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— There are times when I feel compelled to write about a topic, but just don’t really know where, or how, to…
Faith, God And Family: Experiencing & Overcoming Depression
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— Depression is not something I’d wish on my worst enemy. It’s been a companion of mine for much of my…
The Frivolist: 5 Things to Do Before Giving Your Rocky Relationship the Kiss-Off
By: Mikey Rox— You can take the easy way out when the going gets tough in your relationship (and you should if you don’t love…