What you need to know about FOSTA-SESTA and how it affects all of us
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— There are times when I feel compelled to write about a topic, but just don’t really know where, or how, to…
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District Court Issues Injunction Against Guidance Protecting Transgender Students
FORT WORTH, Texas—A U.S. District Court judge today issued a preliminary injunction against the federal government’s guidance to public school districts regarding their legal responsibility…
Kennedy, Scott Introduce Amendment to Religious Freedom Restoration Act
WASHINGTON—Joined by leaders from the civil rights, social justice and faith communities, Congressman Joe Kennedy III (MA-04) and Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), Ranking Member of…
U.S. Department of Justice Affirms Title IX Protection for Transgender Students
Today, the Department of Justice affirmed that Title IX protects the right of transgender students to use the restroom that matches their gender identity. Earlier…
Creep of the Week: Tim Dunkin’s Hatred for Gay Parents
By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special to TRT— Conservative commentator Tim Dunkin is raging mad that “sodomites” are allowed to adopt children, and he’s not going to take…
Protesters Risk Arrest Outside DNC’s LGBT Fundraiser
NYPD Refuses to Arrest Protesters Who Blocked Street as Presidential Motorcade Passed By NEW YORK, NY—Today outside Gotham Hall, where the Democratic National Committee’s LGBT…
HRC Calls for Stronger Laws & More Training to Protect LGBT Youth in Foster Care
Horrific case in Connecticut raises national concerns during Foster Care Awareness Month WASHINGTON—A case of horrible neglect, abuse, and sexual violence, followed by the incarceration…
Homophobia in Sports to be Measured Internationally for the First Time
The first international study on homophobia in sport, launched today, is set to shine a light on how often gay, lesbian and bisexual people face…
GLBTQ-DVP Turns 20; Wins $700K Contract for Unprecedented Research
BOSTON, MA —The GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project (formerly the Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project) is proud to announce its 20th Anniversary year. In 1993, Curt…
HRC: Adoption & Foster Program Moves Forward for LGBT Parents
Successful program focusing on working with LGBT parents, will now increase agency competency in working with LGBT children and youth Washington, D.C. – The Human Rights…
Association of Transgender Professionals (ATP) Launches: Addresses Equality & Inclusion in Workplace for Trans Employees
New York, NY,—The Association of Transgender Professionals (ATP), was formally dedicated this week, according to ATP Executive Director, Denise Norris and endorsed by a national…
Receiving ‘That’ Phone Call from a Friend: Thinking About Loss in the Trans Community
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist– It happens. You get a call from your friend and they ask you if you are sitting down. At that…
Op-Ed: Making the Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Commission Work for LGBT Youth
By: Kara Suffredini*, Esq. and Robyn Frost**/Special for TRT– There are an estimated 1.3 million children and teens in this country who are experiencing homelessness….
MassEquality: Praises Governor, Legislature for Inclusion To Study Homeless Youth
Governor & Legislature Including Commission To Study Issues Related to Unaccompanied Homeless Youth in FY 13 Budget BOSTON, MA—State lawmakers included a measure creating a…