Breaking: “Wacko” Hurley Steps Down from AWVC
BOSTON, Mass.—John J. “Wacko” Hurley, the reason why equality was not a part of the South Boston St. Patrick’s Parade, has stepped down, according to a…
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SCOTUS Asked to Hear Medical Care Case for Transgender Inmate
Petition Asserts First Circuit Disregarded its Proper Role Lawyers today petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal on behalf of Michelle Kosilek, a…
St. Patrick’s Parade: Paying Homage to VFP, Gay Inclusion
By: Christine Nicco*/TRT Reporter— OUTVETS and Boston Pride’s participation in the less exclusive South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade, organized by the Allied War Veterans…
Fenway Health: Dr. Judith B. Bradford to Receive the Susan M. Love Award
BOSTON, Mass.—Fenway Health’s “The Women’s Dinner Party” is New England’s largest annual fundraiser night on the town for lesbian and bi women, trans people, and allies….
Boston Pride will March in South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade
BOSTON, Mass.—Boston Pride, which will commemorate its 45th anniversary as an organization celebrating the LGBT community in June, has been accepted by the South Boston Allied…
Boston AIDS Walk & 5K Run: Why I Walk — Bette Byrnes, John’s Team
BOSTON, Mass.—If you ask Bette Byrnes, a longtime AIDS Walk Boston and 5K Run supporter, why she still makes the trip from Florida to Boston…
Breaking: Veterans for Peace Cancels Annual Saint Patrick’s Peace Parade
Judge’s initial ruling allows City to deny noon start time on March 15 – ACLU lawsuit on behalf of VFP will continue to challenge City’s…
Everything is Wicked Awesome
Had enough of blustery blizzards, crawling commutes, and space-saver shenanigans? The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) promises to melt your winter blues with Wicked Awesome,…
Mayor Walsh & City of Boston Sign on to U.S. Supreme Court Brief in Support of Same-Sex Marriage
BOSTON, Mass.—Last week, Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston signed on to the Freedom to Marry Brief, in support of marriage equality…
Promise Place School’s 1st Annual Fundraiser in Boston, Set to Open School in September ’15
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event to benefit the Promise Place School on April 17, 2015, at the Copley Marriott…
Unity Pride Forms in Boston: Promotes Inclusivity, Celebrates Differences, Unites Through Social Justice
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—Pride season will be here before we know it, and this year, a new organization called Unity Pride has…
Study: Increase in HIV for Black Gay Men; Orgs. Work to Combat Infection
By: Clara Lefton/TRT Reporter— In February, The American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) released a new study entitled “HIV and the Black Community: Do #Black(GAY)lives…
Veterans for Peace Sue City of Boston Over St. Patrick’s Peace Parade Permit
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—Last month, the local Veterans for Peace Chapter 9, Smedley D. Butler Brigade (VFP) filed a First Amendment lawsuit…
Investment In Effective HIV/AIDS & HCV Programs Saves Thousands of Lives & Billions of $ in Health Care Costs
BOSTON, Mass.—Facing an enormous shortfall of over $1 billion in next year’s budget, Governor Baker released his proposal for fiscal year 2016 cutting $2.3 million…
A Short List of Potential Advocates for Marriage Equality at High Court
By Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— Renowned Supreme Court advocate Ted Olson remembers the first time he had a chance to argue a case before the…
Taste of the South End Celebrates 20th Anniversary
By: Clara Lefton/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—The AIDS Action Committee (AAC) will host an evening benefit to showcase more than 40 chefs from over 45 different…
Opening Brief Filed Today with SCOTUS in Marriage Equality Case of Michigan Nurses
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Lawyers for Michigan nurses April DeBoer and Jayne Rowse, who seek to marry in their home state of Michigan, today filed their opening brief…
Wicked Awesome: Stephen Schwartz to Share Stage with Boston Gay Men’s Chorus
BOSTON, Mass.—The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) proudly presents Wicked Awesome, a production celebrating the music of Stephen Schwartz, the award-winning lyricist and composer of…
Report: Impact of HIV on Black Gay Men is ‘Greatest’ Failure of US Response to AIDS
By: Eric Brus*— “Our nation’s inability to effectively address HIV infections among Black gay men . . . is one of the greatest failures of…
Drag Queens & Friends Plunge into Icy Boston Harbor to Raise Funds for GLBTQ DVP
BOSTON, Mass. – Yesterday, a lively group of costumed fundraisers braved the 4 foot snow banks and plunged into the icy cold waters of Boston Harbor…
20th Annual Taste of the South End
2015 Event Includes Samplings from more than 40 Celebrated Chefs in Boston’s Hottest Culinary Destination; Gordon Hamersley to receive Heroes In Action award BOSTON,…
GLAD #ThisIsLuv Campaign: Love & Support in Black Communities
BOSTON, Mass.—GLAD has teamed up with You Belong Co-Founders, former NFL player Wade Davis and writer Darnell L. Moore along with the National Black Justice…
AG Maura Healey Wants Your Same-Sex Marriage Story
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is serious about marriage equality nationwide. With such a task in mind, the Attorney General…