Accepting & Loving Who You Are, As You Are: The Ultimate Form of Pride
This June cementing who you are as the ultimate form of pride and a new level of comfort By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— It’s June and…
Opinion
Faith, God and Family: A Cautious Response to Trump’s Executive Order
Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— President Donald Trump’s recent executive order to protect “religious liberty” causes more angst and chaos than fulfilling a campaign promise. The order…
CT Senate Unanimously Approves Bill to Ban Conversion Therapy
Governor Set to Sign, Law Will Ban Licensed Health Professionals from Using the Discredited Practice with Minors The Connecticut Senate voted unanimously today to pass…
Discriminación de Algunos en la Comunidad LatinX Hacia la LGBT: Otra Forma de Defraudarnos
Por: Graysen Martínez Ocasio*/Publicador de TRT— Hace poco los cristianos celebraron las Pascuas. Es un año más que he observado lo que eso parece significar para muchos. Las acciones de algunos cristianos demuestran una carencia…
The Rainbow Times Launches Event Series, LGBTQ Pride
By: Nicole Lashomb/Editor-in-Chief— It is no surprise that people belonging to marginalized groups have been under considerable more stress in recent days. It is of…
Dispatches from the Barbershop: Can the Idea of Masculinity be Rebuilt?
By: Mike Givens*/TRT Assistant Editor— It’s difficult to find a good, affordable barber in Boston. I’ve lived in the city for nearly 13 years and…
Faith, God and Family: Small, Gracious Acts May Have Tremendous Impact on Others
Small or Big, Gracious Acts can change others and oneself By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— Good Friday is the day Christians commemorate the crucifixion of…
Transgender Community Support Needed, Comes in Many Forms
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— After being deep in my closet for five decades, I finally reached out for support. It was in late 2001, just…
Ask a Trans Woman: The Epidemic of Misgendering Trans People Must End Immediately
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— I have a new rule. Whenever somebody misgenders a trans person, the proper response will be to apologize. Briefly, correct yourself…
Creep of the Week: AntiLGBT Chechen Head Ramzan Kadyrov
By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special to TRT— File under: More bad news about Russia. I know, I know. It seems like every time you turn around there’s…
Why Him? From the Wife of a Transgender Candidate
By: Dawn Celeste McGregor— My husband is creating a movement—helping light a fire inside of all us to prioritize basic human rights and dignity across…
Sanctuary for Peace: The Will of the People vs. the Arrogance of Ignorance
An introspective look at the battle to give immigrants a sanctuary for peace in Salem, Mass. By: Nicole Lashomb*/TRT Editor-in-Chief— After a long and contentious…
Votar, Participar y Estar Informado Para Luchar Por Sus Derechos y los de Otros, Esa es la Clave
Por: Graysen M. Ocasio*/Publicador de TRT— Esta columna en español en este periódico LGBTQ no siempre se refiere a la gente LGBTQ. ¿Por qué no?…
Ask a Trans Woman: A Look Back at 100 Columns, Triumphs, Tragedies, Silliness & Serious Advice
Ask a Trans Woman columnist reaches milestone writing for The Rainbow Times By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— So this is my 100th column. For those of…
Existence of Trans People Should Not Be Up for Public Debate, Scrutiny
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— Actress and trans activist Laverne Cox recently released a statement concerning her thoughts on why some people use restrooms as a…
Faith, God, and Family: Pure Gold For My Gay Christian Soul
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— Recently, a friend e-mailed a link about a fun, wonderful dance routine choreographed to the music of “Rock of My…
[UPDATED] A Rebuttal to the Salem News Strategic Opinion on the Sanctuary for Peace Ordinance
UPDATE: From 6 p.m. until almost 1 a.m. the Salem City Councilors, Mayor Kim Driscoll, Chief Mary Butler, and hundreds of Salem residents (mostly in favor…
Salem Sanctuary for Peace: You Will Recognize Them By Their Vote
The Sanctuary for Peace ordinance; city councilors in the midst of a city that is evolving By: Graysen M. Ocasio*/TRT Publisher— If we do not understand…
Trump’s Threat to Transgender Youth
By: Keegan O’Brien*— Kyler Prescott grew up in San Diego. He was an avid piano player, an animal lover and a talented writer. According to…
Sanctuary Cities: Fact from Fiction, Progressives vs. Conservatives, or More?
By: Nicole Lashomb*/TRT Editor-in-Chief— For progressive folks, becoming a sanctuary city or state is likely a no brainer. Recognizing the inherent need to protect and…
Ask a Trans Woman: What’s the Difference between “Sex” and “Gender” Anyway?
Often confused, sex and gender are explained By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist — Dear Trans Woman, I have some confusion you may need to school me…
The Gender Revolution: Comparing the Past and Present
The changes a new gender revolution affords this new generation By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— After watching the Katie Couric special on “The Gender Revolution,” I teared…
Faith, God and Family: Finding the Silver Lining
Although hard to see, there is always a silver lining to everything that happens By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— Rose-colored glasses are not part of…