Boston Pride 2013 Starts on 5/31: “Moving Forward … Proud, Strong, United”
Committee expects record breaking crowds for week-long events By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— Boston Pride Week 2013 will be held from May 31- June 9 in…
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State vs. Federal Marriage Laws: Where Does Gomez Stand?
Concerns raised over candidate’s LGBT stances By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— In a special election to replace Senator John Kerry following his resignation to become U.S….
Boston Organization Steps up, Addresses LGBTQ Bullying & Makes Changes “Now”
By: Ashley Mark/TRT Reporter— The safety of students and creation of affirming school environments is a growing focus among LGBTQ organizations. The Boston chapter of…
First-Ever LGBTQ History Walking Tour of Northampton Set for June
“Journey Through Lesbian Mecca” Will Recall Key Organizations and Locations NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – The first-ever walking tour to reveal the untold history of Northampton’s lesbian,…
Pride: Is it Still Really Necessary?
By: Nicole Lashomb/TRT Editor-in-Chief— Pride. Is it really still necessary? This type of question has often surfaced during discussions around my dining room table. In…
Beantown Softball League’s Terriers Hold Strong, Sponsored by The Rainbow Times
By: Sean Sullivan/TRT Sports Correspondent— The cold and heartbreaking month of April has finally made way for a beautiful and warm May and an even…
Gayborhood News: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– Boston, MA Trans nondiscrimination policy approved in public school district The Medford School Committee has approved a new gender identity…
Lesbian Marriage Play at Northampton’s New Venue
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — Local comic actresses Julie Waggoner and Jeannine Haas are teaming up again, this time on a new play created specifically for them by…
Using U.S. Courts to Protect Human Rights Abroad: Community Talks Uganda v. Lively
A Community Discussion of Sexual Minorities Uganda v. Scott Lively Springfield, MA – The Western New England University School of Law and its Center for…
Lawyers for Transgender Rights Event to Feature Rep. Carl Sciortino & Dylan Orr
BOSTON, Mass. — The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) is pleased to announce its fourth annual Lawyers for Transgender Rights (LTR) event on Thursday, April 4…
St. Patrick’s Day Unites Communities Against Discrimination
Local groups come together to speak out for peace, progress and LGBT rights; no comment from traditional parade officials By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter– Thousands of…
LGBT Coalition Grant Focuses on Perception of Transgender Women
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — The LGBT Coalition of Western Massachusetts is the recipient of a grant from the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts. The grant was…
Extensive Gallup Population Study: Self-Identified LGBTs Live in Certain States
By Lisa Keen/Keen News Service– There’s a kind of urban myth that most LGBT people live in large urban areas on the west coast and…
Mary L. Bonauto receives American Bar Association’s First Stonewall Award
BOSTON, Mass. — The American Bar Association Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity recognized Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defender’s Civil Rights Project Director…
Carnival 2013: “Viva Las Vegas” Calling All Artists to Participate
PROVINCETOWN, Massachusetts — The Provincetown Business Guild (PBG), in preparation for Carnival 2013 themed “Viva Las Vegas,” has started their 2nd Annual Carnival Poster Contest….
AAC of Massachusetts Marks National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Agency will sponsor two discussions about impact of HIV/AIDS in Black community and offer free HIV testing BOSTON, February 6, 2013—Tomorrow is the 13th annual…
Gayborhood News: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– Boston, MA AIDS Action Committee disapproves funding cuts The AIDS Action Committee has released a statement voicing concern of Gov….
Boston and French Locals Say “Oui for Equality”
Rally held to support marriage equality and same-sex adoption in France By: Lauren Walleser/ TRT Reporter– Local LGBT and French organizations recently braved the bitter…
Hundreds Expected To Lobby For Increased HIV/Viral Hepatitis Funding
BOSTON, Massachusetts—In the wake of declining state and federal funding to combat HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis, people living with HIV and AIDS, those living with…
MassEquality’s 2013 Icon Awards to Honor Gov. Deval Patrick, others
Second Annual Icon Awards Recognize Extraordinary Contributions to LGBTQ Equality BOSTON, Massachusetts – MassEquality will honor Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, the Boston Bruins, the Massachusetts Coalition…
Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) v. Scott Lively: Pack the Springfield Federal Court!
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts — On Monday January 7, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. the Stop the Hate and Homophobia Coalition Springfield will be joining the Center for Constitutional…
ENDA Must Fight It Out in Congress Like DADT
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service– The Employment Non-Discrimination Act –or ENDA—has always been a top priority for the LGBT community politically. It’s been around in…
New Report on LGBT Movement Sees Increase in Financial Support, Donors
BOSTON, Massachusetts — Following several years of declining revenue, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) social justice organizations experienced a 17% revenue increase from 2010…