LGBTQ Workers Protected, Says High Court
LGBTQ Workers, in an unexpected move from the mostly conservative Court (and a blow to the Trump Admin.) are now protected by federal law BOSTON—In…
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Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Spring Concert To Give Voice To Black Lives Tragically Lost
‘Raise You Up’ will showcase Joel Thompson’s powerful “Seven Last Words of the Unarmed” and special guest Todrick Hall The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC)…
When LGBT Elders Have No Place to Call Home
New ad depicts man turned away from nursing home because he is gay NEW YORK—In more than half the country, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender…
Going Back to “We Don’t Serve Your Kind Here”
Far-Reaching Dangers of Masterpiece Cakeshop Case Highlighted by Open to All Campaign NEW YORK—In the context of a nation rocked by racial discrimination at levels…
Mass. AG Kicks Off Advisory Council on Racial Justice & Equity
30-Member Council Will Strengthen the Office’s Efforts to Address Racial Bias and Disparities, to bring Racial Justice to MA BOSTON, Mass.—Attorney General Maura Healey early…
LGBT, Racial Equality & Health Groups File Amicus Brief in U.S. Supreme Court
Brief Challenges Texas Abortion Restrictions Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) and a coalition of 13 other LGBT, racial justice, and health equity organizations…
Report Urges Dismantling of LGBTQ School-to-Prison Pipeline
Report from Advancement Project, Equality Federation, and Gay Straight Alliance Network, Provides an Intersectional Approach to Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline WASHINGTON – Research shows that…
“In the Making” Gives Voice to LGBTQ, Allied Students & Alums
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Charged with the assignment of creating an activism project for his “Queer Practice” course, Harvard College Senior Curtis Lahaie…
Trans Advocacy Network Launches New Resources for Local Organizations
Boston, MA – The Trans Advocacy Network, a coalition for local and state level transgender advocacy organizations announces the launch of their new website, http://transadvocacynetwork.org/, which…