Ask a Transwoman: A Moment of Choice: Knowing When It’s Time to Transition
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— One of the most frequent questions I, or any trans person, gets asked is, “When did you know you were a…
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Why I Walk: AIDS Walk Boston
By: Kevin Matthews Since 1993, AIDS Walk Boston has been a “family affair.” We lost a nephew/cousin, James A. Matthews to AIDS in January, 1992….
Mary Lambert on ‘Same Love,’ Grammy Night & Madonna
By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special to TRT— “I’m not crying on Sundays,” Mary Lambert assures herself on the song that got her to the Grammys. But this…
Local Organizations Shine Light on LGBTQ Youth Homelessness
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—More than 200 people gathered at the Cambridge Public Library last month to listen to the stories of several…
All in the Family for LGBTQ Latin@s: New Documentary Premieres at Fenway Health
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—Faith and familia—la familia—play critical roles in the lives and identities of many Latin@s. Sometimes, for LGBT people, the two…
Maine Gov. Candidate 2014: “Yes, I am Gay. But Why Should It Matter?”
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— In a surprise announcement, U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud, a Democratic candidate for governor next year, acknowledged that he is gay….
Mother Responds to Son’s Coming Out via Facebook
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter— A mother’s love; a son’s affirmation of support. That is what happened to Zach Gibson after he came out as bisexual…
WWE’s Darren Young: “Comes Out” Feels “Happy” at Last
WWE Superstar and professional wrestler Darren Young surprised the wrestling and sports world by coming out via a TMZ interview at Los Angeles International airport….
NBA Star Jason Collins: “I am Black. And I am Gay”
The NBA’s Jason Collins made history today. Collins came out as gay — making this an unprecedented statement in the NBA history. His coming out is more…
Thinking Out Loud: Celebrities: Coming Out So You Don’t Have To!
By: Abby Dees*/Special for TRT– This morning I awoke to the earth-shaking news that Sam Champion of Good Morning America fame was getting married to his…
LGBT Coalition to Host Acceptance Workshop for Parents and Allies of LGBTQ Youth
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – On Monday, May 21, the LGBT Coalition of Western Massachusetts will be holding a special workshop for those parents and families who…
Out From Under: ‘Bully’ director and lesbian teen talk controversial documentary
By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special for TRT– Lee Hirsch will never forget the brutality of his middle-school years, when he was the victim of what, in recent…