New Report Points Unique Challenges, Rewards For 3 Million+ Rural LGBT People
Rural Life Amplifies Impact of Both Acceptance and Discrimination, But Millions of Rural LGBT People Have Few Legal Protections DES MOINES, IA—Popular culture images of…
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Combating Partner Violence, Focuses on LGBTQ People of Color, TOD@S
By: Nicole Lashomb/Editor-in-Chief— BOSTON, Mass.—Alarming figures indicate that up to 75 percent of LGBTQ individuals have experienced Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), as found in a…
TOD@S Collaborative’s Public Awareness Campaign Showcases Healthy Relationships in LGBQ/T People of Color Community
“Celebrating #QTPOClove” campaign during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October will feature MBTA, print, radio, and social media ads BOSTON, MA — The TOD@S Collaborative today launched a…
The Voices of We Explores Challenges Women Face, Now in Boston
BOSTON, Mass.—Award-winning Boston area stage and screenwriter, Robbi D’Allessandro, explores the many faces of shame as 333 Productions presents the World Premiere of her original…
Domestic Violence Programs Speak Out on Lisa Trubnikova’s Stalking-Related Homicide
CAPE COD, Mass.—As reported in the The Boston Globe, a former coworker of Lisa Trubnikova, Adrian Loya, shot and killed Trubnikova and shot and injured her…
Equal Justice for LGBTs Animates Warren Tolman in Mass. Attorney General Race
By: Chuck Colbert / TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—Only one candidate for statewide office in Massachusetts has earned his party’s endorsement outright: former state Senator Warren…
Healey Unveils Plan to Target Sexual and Domestic Violence
Aims to Increase Awareness, Find Solutions for Families of Survivors, Work with Communities and Local, State and Federal Leaders BOSTON, Mass.— Building on her experience…
Op-Ed: Steve Grossman’s Record Speaks For Itself & I Endorse Him
By: Erica Kay-Webster*— Recently I was disappointed and saddened to read an op-ed piece submitted to The Rainbow Times from Gunner Scott, the former Executive…
VAWA Passes House: Full Protections for LGBT, Native Americans
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service– In a major victory for Democrats, the U.S. House voted Thursday (February 28) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act…
Drag Queens & Friends Plunge into Icy Boston Harbor To Raise Funds
BOSTON, Mass. — The GLBTQ DVP, a non-profit organization providing support and services to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer (GLBTQ) victims and survivors of…
Senate Passes Inclusive Violence Against Women Act
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service– Openly gay U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin was in the chair’s seat Tuesday (February 12) when the U.S. Senate voted 78…
TOD@S Shines Spotlight on Domestic Violence in Black/Hispanic Communities
Prevention and intervention project surveys community needs, increases access to services and resources Boston, MA (July 2012) – When we hear the words “domestic violence” or…
Re-examining The Violence Against Women Act: Does It Help or Hinder?
By: Jason Lydon*/TRT Columnist– The majority of the GLBT press is currently heralding the Violence Against Women Act as an essential piece of legislation for…
Civil and Human Rights Coalition Opposes H.R. 4970, Leaves LGBTQ & Other Group’s Rights Out
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter– A new House version of the Violence Against Women Act leaves LGBT, immigrant and Native women and men without vital services…