Southern Maine Pride Celebrates Gay Marriage
Wedding-Themed Pride; Host first mass-marriage ceremony By: Ashley Mark/TRT Reporter— PORTLAND, Maine—With the historic passage of gay marriage in Maine in December 2012, the 27th annual…
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Rhode Island Marriage Equality: Now What?
Webinar will Help Couples Prepare to Marry in RI PROVIDENCE, R.I.–When Rhode Island’s marriage equality bill was signed into law on May 1, 2013, same-sex…
Celebrity Chef Tiffani Faison Gets A Taste of Provincetown
Chef Tiffani Faison, of Bravo’s Top Chef and chef/owner of Sweet Cheeks BBQ in Boston, will emcee an event featuring food from 20 Provincetown restaurants…
Ending Conversion Therapy in Massachusetts
Personal Stories From Survivors and Ways to End this Practice in MA Boston, MA – A group of conversion therapy survivors and their supporters known…
HBGC Hosts Book Signing For BET.com “Health Hero” Yolo Akili
Boston, Mass. — The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) will host author Yolo Akili for a discussion, reading and signing of his new book “Dear…
Fenway Health & AIDS Action Committee’s Partnership: Better Care for HIV Patients & Tackle the Disease
Historic Partnership Will Enhance Programs and Services at Both Organizations BOSTON, Mass.—The Boards of Directors at Fenway Health and AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts (AAC)…
National Reactions to DOMA & Prop 8 Decisions – Updated
The Supreme Court of the United States has spoken. The people and our LGBT leaders and allies are now speaking back. Their reactions below show…
2nd Annual North Shore Pride Parade & Festival in Salem, Mass. on June 29, ’13
The Parade & Festival on June 29, 2013 – to Celebrate “Unity in the Community” SALEM, Mass. — More than 80 nonprofits, local businesses, faith groups,…
Supreme Court Marriage Equality Decision Rally or Vigil: Nationwide Rallies Also Planned
[Nationwide, members of the LGBTQ community and their allies will be rallying after the U.S. Supreme Court announces its decision of DOMA and Proposition 8…
TRT Endorses Rep. Ed Markey for U.S. Senate
The Rainbow Times’ Editorial staff is proud to endorse Democratic Congressman Ed Markey for U.S. Senate. Congressman Markey has supported and co-sponsored LGBTQ equality issues…
Fenway Lauds Mermin Appointment to CDC’s Direct National Center For HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD & Tuberculosis Prevention
BOSTON, Mass.—Last week, Jonathan Mermin, MD, MPH was named the new Director at the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)…
LifeSkills Project Celebrates First Year at Anniversary Ball
Performances and Ball categories bring together participants and community members By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— LifeSkills—an empowerment-focused research study for young transgender women ages 16-29, offered…
The Summit Shines Light on LGBTQ Prisoner Rights
Black and Pink and HBGC reflect on issues raised during event, move forward By: Lauren Walleser/ TRT Reporter— Black and Pink and Hispanic Black Gay…
MTPC Commends Social Security Administration on Dropping Surgery Requirement for Gender Marker Change
BOSTON, Mass. — The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition is pleased to report that effective June 13 the Social Security Administration no longer requires an individual to undergo…
Boston Pride Hosts Largest & Most Successful Pride Week in Organization’s History
Dozens of Events Including Parade and Festival Contribute to Record Breaking Year BOSTON, Mass — Boston Pride announced today that the 2013 Boston Pride Week has surpassed all…
HBGC and HUES Present BASK: An LGBTQ People of Color Pride Picnic
BOSTON, Mass. — On Saturday, June 22, 2013, the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition’s HUES program will host BASK: An LGBTQ People of Color Pride Picnic at Cedar…
Rhode Islanders Celebrate Victory at PrideFest 2013
Participants look to the future and “Love Forward” throughout festivities By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— Rhode Island Pride celebrated its annual PrideFest with the theme “Love…
World Premiere of A SELF-MADE MAN: Transgender Documentary at 2013 Provincetown International Film Festival
Director Lori Petchers and star Tony Ferraiolo slated to appear at the Saturday, June 22nd screening FAIRFIELD, Conn. – June 17nd, 2013: A SELF-MADE MAN, a documentary film by Lori Petchers…
GLAD Marks 15th Anniversary of Landmark Supreme Court Victory
Bragdon v. Abbott Established Protections for People with HIV BOSTON, Mass. — Fifteen years ago, on June 26, 1998, the lead story in the New York Times read: “People with…
In Memory of Joan Parker
I am writing to share the sad news that Joan Parker, one of our distinguished members of the Greater Boston Parents Families and Friends (Greater…
LGBT Asylum Support Task Force Helps Refugees Escape Victimization
Worcester-based organization aids abused, persecuted LGBT people worldwide By: Lauren Walleser/ TRT Reporter— The Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender (LGBT) Asylum Support Task Force—a community-based…
Boston Police Department Issues Guidelines for Interactions with Transgender Individuals
BOSTON, Mass. — On June 4, Boston Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis issued SO 13-025, a Special Order outlining department guidelines for police contact with transgender individuals….
Lee Swislow to Retire as Executive Director of GLAD
Successful Tenure Tees Up Future for LGBT Litigation Group BOSTON, Mass. — Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders announced today that Lee Swislow, Executive Director since…