BAGLY’s Lawsuit Allowed To Continue
Federal Court Allows BAGLY Lawsuit Challenging Trump “Rollback Rule” Undermining Healthcare Nondiscrimination Protections To Continue BOSTON—Recently, a federal court permitted plaintiffs to continue to pursue…
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HIV Challenge To Reduce Stigma, Disparities
HHS Announces New National HIV Challenge, Increase Prevention & Treatment Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the launch of The…
No Pride In Prisons: Legislative Briefing
The organization will feature keynote speakers for the No Pride in Prison’s Virtual event BOSTON—Black and Pink Massachusetts will host a legislative briefing entitled “No…
Biden Admin: 10 Ways It Can Support LGBTQ+ People
The Movement Advancement Project, along with the Center for American Progress, Equality Federation, GLSEN, National Center for Transgender Equality, and SAGE, released a list of…
LGBTQ Americans Inherent Risks During COVID-19
The compounded challenges faced by the LGBTQ community explained in two separate briefs by reputable sources By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— According to a Human Rights…
Fenway Brief: COVID-19 On LGBTQIA+, HIV People
Fenway Health outlines a policy brief on the impact of COVID-19 on people living with HIV and LGBTQIA+ people BOSTON—Today, The Fenway Institute of Fenway…
Introducing Ellen LaPointe, Fenway Health’s New CEO
If you haven’t yet made her acquaintance, get ready to see a lot of Ellen LaPointe. The longtime social justice activist, attorney, and nonprofit leader…
Gay Lit Author Larry Benjamin Releases New Novel
Beaten Track Publishing releases The Sun, The Earth & The Moon, written by veteran writer Larry Benjamin BTP released The Sun, The Earth & the…
Merce, the HIV+ Musical Comedy Series, Returns
Merce, Positively Gleeful Back For Second Hilarious Season By: Sean Larkin/Special to TRT— Charles Sanchez keeps a framed Wheaties box of Greg Louganis in a…
HRC Celebrates Black History Month
On Feb. 1, HRC marked the beginning of Black History Month — and a celebration of the long history of Black leadership in the LGBTQ…
LGBTQ Health Competency Outside Of Boston
The harsh realities of LGBTQ health care beyond Boston By: Nicole Lashomb*/TRT Editor-in-Chief— What do you do if you are LGBTQ, are in a medical…
LGBTQIA+ People Harmed Under Trump’s 3 Years In Office, New Brief Details
During the third year in office, Trump Administration expanded discriminatory policies and practices that are harming the health and well-being of LGBTQIA+ people in America,…
Fenway Health Appoints Ellen LaPointe As Its New CEO
BOSTON–The Board of Directors of Fenway Health announced today that it has selected Ellen LaPointe to be its next Chief Executive Officer. LaPointe was selected…
Fenway Hosts Session For State’s Commission On LGBT Aging
Fenway Health’s Listening Session Crucial to Aging Commission LGBTQIA+ older adults expressed concerns about growing older in Massachusetts at a listening session of the Massachusetts…
Love To All Project Zones In On LGBTQ+ Youth, Philanthropy, More
Queer students launch Love To All, clothing brand and publication to support LGBTQ+ youth; philanthropy and education By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— EXETER, NEW HAMPSHIRE—Love to…
Warren Releases Plan For Securing LGBTQ+ Rights & Equality
The Warren campaign is the only campaign to directly send TRT such a detailed LGBTQ+ plan CHARLESTOWN, Mass.—Today, Elizabeth Warren released her plan to secure…
HHS Announces Federal Rule Allowing Religious Beliefs To Override Patient Care
The potential of LGBTQ discrimination under a determination based on religious beliefs puts LGBTQ community in danger WASHINGTON–Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human…
New YouTube Series Explores Social, Cultural Issues Impacting LGBTQ Youth Of Color
In response to staggering rates of LGBTQ bullying and suicide ideation, Advocates for Youth’s new series creates a safe and affirming space where LGBTQ young people…
HIV Testing & Prevention: Identifying And Reaching At-Risk And Hidden Populations
Rutgers HIV/LGBT health expert discusses the importance of focusing research on local areas in order to implement tailored prevention program strategies NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.—Rutgers scholar…
LGBTQ News Briefs From Around The World, Nov. 2018
Guide created to assist LGBTQ Muslims in finding a community Earlier this month, the Muslim Youth Leadership Council published a resource guide, titled “I am…
CDC, Mass. DPH Partner To Address Spike In HIV Diagnoses In Commonwealth
Partnership highlights need to address HIV transmission through intravenous drug use By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— In response to an alarming rise in HIV diagnoses…
Positive Thoughts: Passing the Torch – Pedro Zamora’s Impact
Almost a quarter-century after his passing, Pedro Zamora continues to inspire future generations and help in the fight against HIV By: Desirée Guerrero*/Special to TRT—…
Study: Efficacy Of Interventions For Young Transgender Women In Reducing HIV Infection Risks
BOSTON—A new HIV prevention study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that Project Lifeskills—a culturally specific, empowerment-based, and group-delivered behavioral prevention intervention—significantly reduced sexual risk for HIV acquisition…