Life in the Dollyverse: Dolly Parton & Her New Netflix Series
‘Ms. Dolly’s’ (the Beloved Dolly Parton) LGBTQ-inclusive Netflix series is rooted in the ‘golden rule,’ according to the well-known artist, actor, and performer By: Chris…
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Queers Have Something To Teach About Spirituality
Faith, God & Family: What Queers Add to Spirituality By: Paul P. Jesep*/Special to TRT— Almost 6% of sexual minorities identify as queer, according to…
The Theater Offensive Receives $1 Million Donation
The Theater Offensive Changes Its Course, Develops New Direction BOSTON—A new mission, a new leadership structure and a $1 million donation for The Theater Offensive…
Op-Ed: When Art Collides With Identity: An Introspective Examination
Identity. Art. Discovery. By: Joey Phoenix*/Guest Columnist— I didn’t know I was an artist, but I knew I wasn’t straight. When I was eleven and…
5 Ways to Be a Better Queer in the New Year
By: Mikey Rox*/Special to TRT— Give more of your time to local LGBTQ orgs Most communities have an LGBTQ support center, but you might not…
The Boston LGBTQIA Artist Alliance Group’s Exhibit Includes the intersection of LGBTQIA issues
BOSTON, Mass.—The Boston LGBTQIA Artist Alliance (BLAA) is pleased to present You Think It’s _____, but It’s Really _____, a group exhibition at the Midway…
Hartford Public Schools to Train Principals On LGBTQQ Issues in the 2015-2016 School Year
HARTFORD, Conn.—In the 2015-2016 school year, Hartford Public Schools, in collaboration with the LGBTQQ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning), will train its principals on…
Break the Chains: Queer POC, Trans & Marginalized Performers, Unite Art with Activism
By: Lauren Walleser/ TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—Break The Chains is a new semi-monthly dance party in Boston focused on bringing together activists and artists,…
The Femme Show: Challenges Assumptions, Subversive Femininity
By: Lauren Walleser/ TRT Assistant Editor— CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Billed as “queer art for queer people,” The Femme Show—a variety show featuring personal explorations of queer and…
Creep of the Week: Tim Dunkin’s Hatred for Gay Parents
By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special to TRT— Conservative commentator Tim Dunkin is raging mad that “sodomites” are allowed to adopt children, and he’s not going to take…
There’s No Pride in Apartheid — Stop Pink-Washing Israel’s Crimes
By: Keegan O’Brien/Special to TRT— Every year in June, the LGBTQ community comes together to celebrate Pride month; and every year you’re guaranteed to see…
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…
GLSEN Brings New Annual Conference to Western Massachusetts
By: Tynan Power/TRT Reporter— AMHERST, Mass.— The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) welcomed 180 people to a day-long conference at the University of…
Op-ed: St. Paddy’s Day Parade: “Queers Need Not Apply”
By: Keegan O’Brien*/Special to TRT — On St.Patrick’s Day, Sunday March 17, 2013, the Allied War Veterans Groups once again prohibited any Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,…
Manifesto: Being Angry, Not Losing Our Temper & Building a World We Want to See
By: Lorelei Erisis/TRT Columnist– First of all, I Love You. All of you. But I’m angry. Angry that there are those who suffer simply for…
The Religious Freedom Red Herring & DOMA
By: Abby Dees*/Special for TRT– By the time you read this, you’ll probably know if the Supreme Court has decided to hear one of the…
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…
Cambridge Hosts LGBT Town Hall
By: Chuck Colbert /TRT Reporter– For the third time in eight years, the City of Cambridge hosted an LGBT town hall meeting — its purpose…