Creep of the Week: Noson Leiter of Torah Jews for Decency
By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special to TRT— The Christian-dominated religious right in America is not exactly known for being BFFs with Jews. I mean, there’s that whole…
Our Voices
Letter to the Editor: Getting Paid Should not Disqualify Anyone from Being Grand Marshal
To the Editor, Recently I read a comment posted on the Boston Pride Facebook page when it was suggested that Javier Pagán should be the…
Looking at Privilege and Whiteness Within the Boston Bombings, Unfolding Queer Stories
By: Jason Lydon*/TRT Columnist– When writing for a LGBTQ newspaper the constant question in any situation is, “What’s the queer angle to this story?” As…
Ask Lambda Legal: Marriage and the Supreme Court
By: Jon Davidson, Legal Director, Lambda Legal– Dear Lambda Legal, Q: I was talking with friends about the Supreme Court hearings about Prop 8 in…
Ask a Boston Transwoman: Moving Forward from the Bombing, Becoming Stronger
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist– As I’m writing this column, I am sitting in the midst of a news storm. I have some things to say,…
Thinking Out Loud: Straightening Up At The Boy Scouts Of America
It’s Time For The BSA To Take A Tip From Its Own Handbook By: Abby Dees*/Special to TRT– Sometime in the ‘20s my grandfather became…
Creep of the Week: Tony Perkins
By :D’Anne Witkowski*/Special to TRT– The only thing that can stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy who is not having…
Creep of the Week: Republican National Committeeman Dave Agema
By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special to TRT– Facebook’s ever-changing privacy settings can be confusing, but you might want to click the “Only Me” setting if you’re about…
Thinking Out Loud: Waiting for History, What Court Decision will Mean for Equality
By: Abby Dees*/Special to TRT– This week, as the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of Prop 8 and DOMA, I’ve heard the following question a…
Comprehensive Immigration Reform & Ensuring That we Are Fighting for Everyone
By: Jason Lydon*/TRT Columnist– The national newspapers, Internet blogs and every television news program are all covering the political dialogue on “comprehensive immigration reform.” Questions…
Ask Lambda Legal Immigration Reform is an LGBT Issue
By: Iván Espinoza-Madrigal/Special to TRT– Q: Why are LGBT groups working on immigration issues and what does the recent debate about Comprehensive Immigration Reform have…
Being Who You Are and Finding that Elusive Peace with Your True Self
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist– Ever since I can remember I’ve wanted to express female. However, I don’t know how I felt before my memories…
Ask a Transwoman: Etiquette & Power of Names – Handling the Uncomfortable
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist– Hi Lorelei, I had this happen to me in Boston last week. I had a woman who I hadn’t seen in…
Pregúntale a Lambda Legal: La Reforma Migratoria es un Asunto LGBT
Por: Iván Espinoza-Madrigal, Abogado/Especial para TRT– P. ¿Por qué trabajan los grupos LGBT en asuntos de inmigración y qué tiene que ver el reciente debate de…
Creep of the Week: American Family Association’s Sandy Rios
By: D’Anne Witkowski/Special to TRT– If there’s one thing kids in America hear too often it’s how totally cool and fantastic homosexuality is. Once upon…
Thinking Out Loud: Other People’s Politics & We Just Have To Deal With It
By: Abby Dees*/Special to TRT– Having friends who don’t share your political views is very inconvenient. It requires you to think in terms of individuals,…
Op-ed: Obama, Clinton, & Gay Marriage: Why We Need More Than Rhetoric
By: Keegan O’Brien*/Special to TRT– Last week, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton released a video officially announcing her support for same-sex marriage, shortly after…
Creep of the Week: Queen Elizabeth II
By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special to TRT– Queen Elizabeth II has no direct impact on my life. I’m not one of her “subjects,” nor do I follow…
Op-ed: St. Paddy’s Day Parade: “Queers Need Not Apply”
By: Keegan O’Brien*/Special to TRT — On St.Patrick’s Day, Sunday March 17, 2013, the Allied War Veterans Groups once again prohibited any Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,…
Bigotry Lines the Streets of South Boston on St. Patty’s Day
By: Nicole Lashomb*/Editor-in-Chief– Today, I had the privilege of lining up in my first St. Patrick’s Peace Parade, which started one mile behind the traditional…
Op-ed: Fight for Justice – Stop Lively’s Crimes Against Humanity
Nationwide event to occur at sundown the night before the Supreme Court of the United States will reconsider Proposition 8 and DOMA; Organization fights for…
The Summit: Transforming Victimization by the Prison Industrial Complex into Empowerment & Action
By: Jason Lydon*/TRT Columnist– On Saturday, April 27th, the Hispanic/Black Gay Coalition will team up with Black and Pink to host a summit for formerly…
Ask Lambda Legal – Religious Exemptions
By: Jenny Pizer, Senior Counsel and Director, Law and Policy Project for Lambda Legal– Q: I live in Illinois and have been eagerly waiting to…