Now What? LGBT Struggles & Changes That Lie Ahead Post Marriage Equality
By: Nicole Lashomb*/TRT Editor-in-Chief— I’ve seen many changes during my editorship at The Rainbow Times. The changes came with the needs of the community, first…
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Florida House’s New Bill: Allows Agencies to Discriminate in Adoptions, Puts Religious or Moral Beliefs Over Children’s Needs
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida House of Representatives passed a bill that authorizes state-contracted child placement agencies to deny children in state custody foster or adoption…
The OutField: Eric Barthold Helps Boys ‘Man Up’ — Dissecting Gender Stereotypes
By: Dan Woog*/Special to TRT— As a junior at Colby College, Eric Barthold took an education class called “Boys to Men.” When a senior writing…
New AGS Recommendations for Care of Older LGBT Adults
New position statement focused on LGBT elder care aims to be a “rising tide that lifts all ships” in push for health equality; Equality, Education, Research,…
Study: Higher Rates of HIV Among Black Gay Men Expected to Continue for Decades
By: Eric Brus*— Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) currently account for about two-thirds of all new HIV infections in…
Decision.Gay: Is the Gay Community Being Jilted in the Race for .Gay?
Time will tell if ICANN acknowledges & addresses documented violations of the evaluators entrusted to carry out a fair and thorough Community Priority Evaluation for…
“In the Making” Gives Voice to LGBTQ, Allied Students & Alums
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Charged with the assignment of creating an activism project for his “Queer Practice” course, Harvard College Senior Curtis Lahaie…
An Honest Examination of Hispanic Heritage Month
By: Nicole Lashomb*/TRT Editor-in-Chief— Every time a dedicated month comes to date with the intent to honor a group of traditionally oppressed people, my heart…
Making History: Goodridge Plaintiffs Make Case for Martha and Maura
In late 2003, the Goodridge v. Department of Public Health decision paved the way for Massachusetts to become the first state in this country to…
Panic! at the Disco Frontman Takes on Westboro, Talks ‘Gay’ Past & Lapsed Mormonism
By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special to TRT— Panic! at the Disco frontman Brendon Urie is on the Westboro Baptist Church’s $hit list – who isn’t? – and…
Deep Inside Hollywood: Father of the Bride, Glee, Maria Bello
By: Romeo San Vicente*/Special to TRT— Father of the Bride goes gay In the ’90s, the Father of the Bride movies were enormous hits for…
It’s Dolly! Legend Talks Drag, Christianity and the Obvious
By Chris Azzopardi*/Special to TRT— When Dolly Parton calls you, greeting you by name with her unmistakable Tennessee twang, it’s a good idea to immediately…
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus to Mark 10th Anniversary of Marriage Equality At Arlington St. Church Service
Goodridge plaintiff couple David Wilson and Rob Compton to renew their wedding vows BOSTON, Mass.—On Sunday, May 18, 2014, the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC)…
Décimo Aniversario del Matrimonio Igualitario, Entre Otros Aniversarios
Por: Wilfred Labiosa*/Columnista de TRT— Mayo comienza con la certeza de que pronto el verano llegará. Durante este mes celebramos muchas cosas importantes como el…
Local Orgs., Atty. General & Auditor Applaud Gov. for Signing Enhanced Anti-Bullying Bill into Law
Today, Governor Deval Patrick signed An Act Relative to Bullying in Schools into law in a special ceremony at the State House.
Beekman Boys to Make First Appearance on Cape Cod
Provincetown, MA – Sage Inn & Lounge, Cape Cod’s leading destination for food enthusiasts, recently announced that the Beekman Boys, stars of the The Cooking…
AIDS Walk Boston & 5K Run: Raul Medina explains, ‘Why I Walk’
Courtesy of AIDS Action Committee— Raul Medina is the Senior Integrated Media Solutions Consultant with Entravision, the local affiliate for Univision Boston (Channel 27) and…
Fenway: Health Risks of LGBs Not Well Documented
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— A report released March 27 by the Boston-based Fenway Institute has found important health-related risks within the LGB community that…
Fortune Feimster of “Chelsea Lately” to Headline Laugh Boston
WHO: Fortune Feimster is an openly gay comedian, writer and popular character on the hit E! Network show, “Chelsea Lately”. Feimster is also set to…
Mass. Peace Communities Statement of Support for Veterans for Peace
We the undersigned represent a number of peace organizations across the religious spectrum, interfaith and ecumenical, who wish to express our deep concern about the…
Marriage Equality Champs Honored Ten Years Out
More Photos of the ceremony By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– BOSTON, Mass.—More than 550 people attended the signature fundraising event for the state’s leading LGBT rights…
Irish Singing Trio, Shuns Traditional Parade
Will walk in St. Patrick’s Peace Parade BOSTON, Mass. – The Friel Sisters, beautiful and talented young Irish musical trio of sisters has shunned the…
Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade Organizers Reject MassEquality
BOSTON, Mass.— Late last month organizers of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston left an after-hours voicemail rejecting MassEquality’s application to participate…