AIDS Foundation of Western Mass. Readies for Viva! Gala
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.—There are only five tables still available for The AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts’ annual Viva! gala! Now in its 18th year, this unique celebration…
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Exclusive: Harvard University Seminar Series Explores LGBT Issues Post-Marriage Equality
By: Clara Lefton/TRT Reporter— CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Throughout the 2014-2015 academic year, Harvard University is hosting a seminar series called “After Marriage: The Future of LGBT Activism.”…
Assessing the Fight Against AIDS: How Close Are we to ‘Getting to Zero’?
By: Eric Brus* Although we are 30 years into the AIDS epidemic, we still do not have consensus around precisely what “ending the epidemic” means. Yet…
Out of Town: Go Gay at Fort Lauderdale, Florida
By: Andrew Collins*/Special to TRT— Since its rapid transformation in the early 1990s into one of the world’s leading gay vacation destinations, Fort Lauderdale has…
Op-Ed: MassEquality’s Commitment is to a Grander Vision
By: Various Community Organization Leaders*— [Bay Window’s editor] Sue O’Connell’s editorial on December 17, “Is it Time for MassEquality to Retire?” asks the wrong question….
World Human Rights Day (12/10): Struggles Persist for Transgender Individuals at-risk for HIV/AIDS
At High Risk for HIV, Transgender Individuals Are Organizing and Advocating for Social and Legal Change NEW YORK, NY –A new report released today by…
¡Mis 10 Deseos para la Comunidad LGBT!
Por: Wilfred Labiosa*/Columnista de TRT— ¡Un año nuevo ya se aproxima! Otro año con esperanzas, deseos, y sueños llega. Espero que a todos/as se les…
Bette Midler on LGBT Support, ‘Diva’ Degradation, Twerking, More
By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special for TRT— Before the whole world knew her as “The Divine Miss M,” Bette Midler was ours. In the early ’70s, bawdy,…
Deep Inside Hollywood: Zachary Quinto, HBO, Cherry Jones, Alan Cumming
By: Romeo San Vicente*/Special to TRT— Zachary Quinto meets The Girl Who Invented Kissing Zachary Quinto landed himself in some hot water recently over his…
Seattle Pride Mourns the Loss of HIVster Founder Brad Crelia
The 29-year-old local pioneer was named to the 2014 POZ100 list one week ago SEATTLE, Wa.—Seattle Pride is saddened to have learned of the passing of…
AFWM Announces World AIDS Day Gathering
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.—The AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts (AFWM) announced today that the organization will host a community gathering to mark World AIDS Day on December…
AAC to Turn Prudential Tower Red & Present Commitment to Action Awards on World AIDS Day
BOSTON, Mass.—AIDS Action Committee will light the Prudential Center red to remember those we have lost, honor those who are affected by HIV/AIDS, and commit to ending…
Elton John AIDS Foundation Awards Major Grant to HRC & The Fenway Institute
At the October 25 Annual Human Rights Campaign (HRC) National Dinner, Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish announced that the Elton John AIDS…
Gay Men Say that HIV is a Top Health Issue, but Few Get Tested Regularly
By: Eric Brus*— More than half (52%) of U.S. men who identify as gay or bisexual consider HIV/AIDS to be the most important health issue…
Op-Ed: Only by Knowing Ourselves and Being Out, Can We Create Change
By: Harvey J. Makadon, MD*— In a talk I recently gave at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, I was asked to discuss the…
Governor Cuomo Announces End of AIDS Taskforce
Names Doug Wirth, President/CEO of Amida Care as a Member NEW YORK, NY—On October 14, 2014, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the creation of the End of…
Programs Combat High Substance & Alcohol Abuse Rates in LGBTQ Community
By: Clara Lefton/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—It is estimated that one-third of the LGBTQ population abuse drugs and alcohol, compared with 9 percent of the general…
Local Orgs. Implement New HIV/AIDS Care Advances, Alternative Methods for Treatment
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—As advances in research and care for people living with HIV/AIDS continue to be made—including new forms of treatment…
National HIV Testing Day Works, HIV Resources for Gay & Bisexual Men
By: Eric Brus*— A new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Contorl finds that both the number of HIV tests administered and the number of new…
Lithgow on his ‘Defiance of Prejudice’ & Humanizing Gay Rights
The World According to John Lithgow, ‘Love Is Strange’ is in theaters now By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special to TRT— There’s a beautiful moment in Ira Sachs’…
What the Federal Government Can do to Improve LGBT Health
By Sean Cahill*— In the last five years, the federal government has taken significant steps toward recognizing and addressing health disparities that affect lesbian, gay,…
#SpeakOutHIV: 25 Young Gay Men. 25 Inspiring Stories.
MENLO PARK, Cal.—Twenty-five young gay men get real about HIV as part of #SpeakOutHIV, a campaign from Greater Than AIDS. The group is encouraging people…
New CDC Campaign Encourages All Living with HIV to Start & Stay on Treatment
HIV Treatment Works highlights benefits for those with HIV and their partners HIV Treatment Works, a communication campaign focused exclusively on encouraging treatment and care…