Anti-LGBT Bills Defeated, But South Dakota, Others Show Love Has Not Won
The most-ever anti-LGBT bills are being introduced By: Molly Griffard/ACLU Out For Freedom Campaign Strategist— It’s official: We’re seeing a pattern of extremes emerge in…
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1,200 Same-Sex Workers to Receive Notice of Walmart Lawsuit
Lawsuit Challenges Walmart’s Denial of Health Insurance to Same-Sex Spouses Today a court-approved notice is being mailed to nearly 1,200 current and former Walmart employees…
NCLR: Kudos to Governor Cuomo for Bold Executive Action to End Conversion Therapy in NY
The Gov. Efforts to End Conversion Therapy makes NY the 6th Jurisdiction to Pass Such Legislation NEW YORK—Yesterday, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced…
The State of Transgender Rights: Legislation, Empowerment and Equality
By: Nicole Lashomb/Editor-in-Chief— Despite heightened transgender awareness in the U.S., largely due to reality star Caitlyn Jenner’s emergence, the reality of transgender rights and struggles…
CDC Reports Startling Increase in the Rise of STIs, Stresses Safe-Sex Practices
By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— In November, the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report highlighting a significant increase in sexually…
The Welcoming Committee’s New Project Supports Inclusivity, Respect for LGBTQs
By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— While living in Philadelphia, Joshua Durando felt a bit restless and decided to mix up his social life. Having volunteered…
Transgender Vets: Higher Rates of Mental & Medical Health Issues; National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Feb. 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day By: Eric Brus* In recent years, many research studies have identified significant health disparities―including very high rates…
Huntsville, AL Hosts Alabama #RuralPride Summit February 4
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) will host the next #RuralPride summit in Huntsville, Alabama on…
GLSEN Launches First Lifestyle Brand to Support LGBT Youth
GLSEN’s “Shop to Support” Efforts Will Fund Work with Students, Educators, Policymakers to Improve School Climates for All Students NEW YORK—GLSEN, the leading national education organization…
Gay Widower Sues San Francisco Bay Area Union Pension Plan
Pension Plan Refuses to Provide Survivor Benefits After His Husband Died SAN FRANCISCO—Today, the widower of a hotel telecommunications engineer in San Francisco sued the IUOE…
Victory: Wedding Venue Cannot Discriminate Against Gay Couples
NEW YORK—The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court today affirmed that it is illegal for businesses to discriminate based on sexual orientation. The…
Haverhill, Fla. Protects LGBT Town Employees
HAVERHILL, Fla.—Following up on an LGBT-inclusive resolution supporting freedom from discrimination adopted last year by the Haverhill Town Council, the Town has updated its Equal…
Where do the 2016 Presidential Candidates Stand on Important LGBTQ Issues?
By: Sara Brown/TRT Reporter— In 2016, the nation will elect a new president and some voters are wondering where the major candidates stand on LGBTQ…
Seasonal Affective Disorder: What is It and What Can be Done
By: Al Gentile/TRT Reporter— It’s no secret that LGBTQ people suffer heavily from depression given the societal pressures for gender and sexual conformity and ill-treatment…
2015: An LGBT Year to Remember, Our Top Picks
The year 2015 was a monumental year for LGBT rights and engagements. From the historic year for the Obergefell v. Hodges decision legalizing marriage equality nationally to…
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…
Older LGBT Floridians Face Unique Challenges
But various non-profit agencies, including Equality Florida, are working to serve them Older LGBT Floridians face unique challenges. They are much more likely to live alone…
LGBT Top Headlines in 2015
By: Mikey Rox*/Special to TRT— This year the LGBT community laughed, cried, and celebrated together as news broke on issues important to us all. To…
Military Partners, Families Coalition on Death of Openly Gay Air Force Major Adrianna Vorderbruggen
The following statement can be attributed to Ariana Bostian-Kentes President & Co-founder Military Partners and Families Coalition (MPFC): “We lost a member of our military family…
Rates of HIV Falling: Gay Men Still More Vulnerable Than Most
By: Eric Brus*— The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that annual HIV diagnoses fell 19% in the U.S. from 2005 to…
Transgender Man Wins Health Insurance Coverage for Gender Transition
NEW YORK—The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) has secured insurance coverage for a transgender man’s medically necessary care after his union-sponsored health insurance…
Hillary Clinton’s Landmark LGBT Policy Brief
Yesterday, Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton unveiled a landmark policy paper addressing issues that affect the LGBT community. Clinton’s policy proposal is the first and…
Compelling New Memoir Addresses Challenges Facing Transgender Individuals in America
SAN FRANCISCO—In a historic time for the LGBT community in the U.S., activist, writer, and public health consultant Willy Wilkinson’s Born on the Edge of…