Local Organization Plans Youth-Friendly, Inclusive Boston LGBTQ Pride Ball
New England Pride Guide 2018 | Special Edition Members of the Boston-based Yes Fest team are planning a youth-friendly LGBTQ Pride Ball in East Boston…
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Policymakers, Advocates Continue Fight for Funding of LGBTQ Youth Programs and services
LGBTQ Youth Programs in Massachusetts dwindle By: Al Gentile/TRT Reporter— Funding in the amount of $500,000 that was earmarked for LGBTQ organizations providing youth services…
In the Wake of 2016 U.S. Presidential Election, Vigilance Needed More Than Ever
Trans-columnist dissects the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election and action to take By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— It’s been nearly a month since the 2016 U.S. Presidential election and the…
National Report Documents Hate Violence Against LGBTQ and HIV Communities
By: Eric Brus*— High levels of hate violence against LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities continued last year, according to the new report, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,…
Gender Non-Conforming Teen Faces Discrimination at South Carolina DMV
DMV Actions Restricted Free Speech and Violated Constitutional Protections NEW YORK—The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) calls upon the South Carolina Department of…
United Nations Report Calls for Equality for Transgender People; HIV/AIDS Reports
By: Eric Brus*— The United Nations Development Program has called for international action to secure rights and equality for transgender people. In a new paper…
End of AIDS Globally is “Feasible,” New UN Report Says
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– The global response to the worldwide AIDS epidemic continues making remarkable progress in HIV prevention, improved treatment, and reduced AIDS-related deaths,…
UMass Stonewall Center Director Discusses New Book, Gender Fluidity and Trans Youth
By: Clara Lefton/TRT Reporter– The Director of the UMass Stonewall Center, LGBT activist and scholar, Dr. Genny Beemyn spoke with The Rainbow Times about ze’s latest…
Connecticut PRIDE Rally and Festival: New Board Announces Plans for 2012-13
[Release by CT Pride] The Connecticut PRIDE committee, a not for profit organization, has produced events that promote awareness, tolerance, acceptance, and equality for “everyone.”…
Creep of the Week: Utah Legislature at the first sex-free state!
By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special to TRT– Yes! Utah is on a fast track to becoming the first sex-free state in the country. I know, I know,…
Advocates applaud Obama for efforts in combating bullying of LGBT youth
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– The U.S. Department of Education released a new report last month — a study that summarizes current state approaches in anti-bullying….