Why Marriage Equality Matters for Older Americans
By: Michael Adams and Jonathan Jacob Nadler*— For more than thirty years, Kathy Murphy and Sam Baker lived together in a committed relationship. However, because Kathy…
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NCLR Applauds Virginia Bill Protecting Children from Conversion Therapy
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Today, Virginia Delegate Patrick Hope and Senator Louise Lucas introduced a bill protecting children and their families from the dangerous and discredited practice…
Justice for Leelah Alcorn
By: Keegan O’Brien*/The Socialist Worker— In her suicide note, a transgender teen who took her own life asked for her death to “mean something.” Keegan O’Brien explains…
Fenway Study: Transgender Youth at High Risk for Negative Mental Health Outcomes
Primary Care clinicians should routinely screen transgender youth for mental health concerns BOSTON, Mass.—Transgender youth have disparately negative mental health outcomes related to depression, anxiety,…
Remembering Leelah Alcorn: You Will Always Sparkle
Trans teen ends life after years of “Christian” rejection By: Nicole Lashomb, Editor-in-Chief— Leelah Alcorn, assigned a different name at birth, knew all too well what…
DC Council Passes Groundbreaking Bill to Protect LGBT Youth from Conversion Therapy
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the District of Columbia Council unanimously approved a bill that will protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth from the dangerous and discredited…
Standing on Your Own & We Can Stand with You: Being Your Own Best Advocate
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— I usually like to focus on the positive aspects of being trans in this column. I’m happiest when I’m celebrating our…
LGBTs push to expand Civil Rights Act
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—Earlier this summer marked the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which President Lyndon B. Johnson signed…
WAGLY Grant from Foundation for MetroWest Targets Transgender Students, more
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.—The West Suburban Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Youth (WAGLY), founded in March 2011, has received a grant from Foundation for…
NCLR Launches National Campaign to Protect LGBT Kids from Dangers of Conversion Therapy
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Today, the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) is launching #BornPerfect: The Campaign to End Conversion Therapy, a national effort aimed at protecting…
Coming Out to your Health Care Provider
By: Harvey J. Makadon, MD*— We can’t expect to get appropriate care from our health providers if we don’t come out to them. Conversely, our…
#CONNECTEDBoston: An Op-Ed to Black and Brown Gay, Bisexual and Queer men
By: Amir Dixon/Special to TRT— When I moved to Boston from South Florida for school almost five years ago, I was adamant that I wanted…
Dyke Night Productions Hosts LGBT Comedy Night: Features Sandra Valls & Crys Matthews
By: Lauren Walleser/ TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—Dyke Night Productions, known for hosting many lesbian and LGBTQ-focused nightlife events throughout Boston, will present One Night…
El Suicidio Se Puede Prevenir: Toma Estas Medidas ¡Actúa Ahora!
Por: Wilfred Labiosa*/Columnista de TRT— ¿Cómo debemos enfrentar este problema que se suscita tanto en nuestra sociedad? ¿Cómo podemos prevenir más suicidios en nuestra comunidad?…
Out of the Darkness Walks Raise Funds, Awareness for Suicide Prevention, for LGBTQ people too
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—Throughout the months of September and October 2013, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Massachusetts Chapters will host…
Receiving ‘That’ Phone Call from a Friend: Thinking About Loss in the Trans Community
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist– It happens. You get a call from your friend and they ask you if you are sitting down. At that…
Beyond the Stage Raises $45K for At-Risk LGBTQ True Colors Youth
BOSTON – Beyond the Stage, The Theater Offensive’s inaugural cocktail reception and fundraiser, raised $45,000 to benefit the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and the straight…
LifeSkills Empowers Transgender Women, Galvanizes LGBTQ Community
By: Brook Rosini/Special to The Rainbow Times– The LifeSkills Project, a program for and by transgender women at the Fenway Institute, is making the news…