Fulfilling the Promise, Winning Justice
By: Kara Coredini/Executive Director of MassEquality— When the individuals and organizations that would come to be MassEquality: The Campaign for Equality first came together, promises…
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Boston Pride Forms Youth Committee, Announces June 14th Youth Dance
LGBT organization gives a voice to the youth of Boston BOSTON, Mass.—Boston Pride announced today that it will host its annual Youth Dance following the…
Op-Ed: The Governor’s Race: Martha Coakley Walks the Walk!
By: Elyse Cherry*— The National Football League made history earlier this month when Jeff Fisher, the coach of the St. Louis Rams, drafted Michael Sam,…
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…
Open Letter: Where were you Steve … in 2010?
While I applaud Steve Grossman for his support of marriage, which happened 10 years ago now, where were you Steve when Charlie Baker, as well…
True Colors OUT Youth Responds to Controversial Editorial: Creates Playwright to Foster Dialogue in Boston’s Communities of Color
Written and Performed by the True Colors Troupe, Examines the Cultural, Ethnic & Gender Roots of Boston’s LGBT Youth BOSTON, Mass.—The Theater Offensive’s True Colors…
HRC Calls for Stronger Laws & More Training to Protect LGBT Youth in Foster Care
Horrific case in Connecticut raises national concerns during Foster Care Awareness Month WASHINGTON—A case of horrible neglect, abuse, and sexual violence, followed by the incarceration…
Report Calls for Law Enforcement Reform Policy Dealing with LGBT people & People Living with HIV
Plus, watchdog group finds that media underreports major HIV news. By: Eric Brus* A new report from Columbia Law finds that policy changes are needed…
Boston Pride’s Parade 2014 Grand Marshals Named: Gov. Patrick and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Pride Also Announces John Mitzel as Honorary Marshal BOSTON, Mass.—Boston Pride is pleased to announce that Governor Deval Patrick has been selected as a Grand Marshal…
Promise Place School: Initiative for Homeless LGBT Youth
CAPE COD, Mass.—The Foundation For International Justice, Inc. welcomes Kathy Felt as their new Board President, and Chief Operating Officer for the Promise Place School Initiative…
Give Out Day: Celebrating 24 Hours of Rainbow Giving
Give OUT Day 2014: 2nd Annual National Day of LGBTQ Giving; Watch their video here! NEW YORK, NY—In almost one week, the 2nd annual Give…
Coakley Unveils Plan to Support LGBTQ Community
Focus On Youth, Bullying Prevention, Public Health BOSTON, Mass.—Attorney General Martha Coakley, a candidate for Governor of Massachusetts, called for greater efforts to better the…
HRC Foundation Comprehensive State-By-State Legislative Report
2013 was the year of marriage equality, yet much work remains to be done to achieve full equality WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign Foundation,…
OP-Ed: St. Patrick’s Parade — Still Exclusionary, Divisive to LGBTs
As a transgender woman and veteran I have very mixed thoughts and feelings. To me the decision and it’s restrictions say to us that you…
How Do We Stop Anti-LGBTQ Bullying?
By: Keegan O’Brien*— [This article was originally published in The Nation] According to a nationwide study conducted by the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN),…
New Director to Take Over LGBT Coalition of Western Massachusetts
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— NORTHAMPTON, Mass.—The LGBT Coalition of Western Massachusetts—an organization committed to improving and preserving the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,…
Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
By: Kathleen Sebelius/HHS Secretary— October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month—when individuals, families, schools, and communities across the nation help to raise awareness about bullying prevention….
BAGLY and Campus Pride To Hold Annual LGBT Friendly College Fair on October 11th
Boston, Mass. – BAGLY and Campus Pride are helping LGBTQ students and their supporters make informed decisions about attending LGBTQ-Friendly colleges and universities. As this year’s annual…
LGBTQ History Month & Coming Out Day: Some of Our Leaders’ Insights
How they view our realities and what they’re doing to move the struggles forward By: Nicole Lashomb/TRT Editor-in-Chief— The Rainbow Times asked questions to many…
Point Foundation Aids, Mentors and Empowers Local LGBTQ Students
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— PROVINCETOWN, Mass.—Point Foundation—the nation’s largest scholarship granting organization for LGBTQ students—was founded in 2002 and provides scholars with mentorship, leadership…
New Haven Pride Center Honors Local Figures at 2014 Dorothy Awards
By: Brook Rosini/Special to The Rainbow Times— NEW HAVEN, Conn.— The Dorothy Awards is an annual fundraiser for the New Haven Pride Center (NHPC) and…
Gov. Christie Signs Bill Protecting New Jersey’s Youth
Law will ban harmful psychological abuse of children WASHINGTON – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has signed into law AB 3371, a bill that will…
Candidate for City Council Runs Campaign Grounded in Equality, Fueled by Life Experience
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—With elections for Boston City Councilor At-Large quickly approaching, Francisco L. White—the 26-year-old formerly homeless freelance journalist and blogger who…