DOMA, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell & the Transgender Community: No More Waiting
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— As you will know dear readers, this is a monthly publication, which often prevents me from being able to comment on…
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Deep Inside Hollywood: Neil Patrick Harris, Margaret Cho, Lauren Graham, ‘In the Woods’
By: Romeo San Vicente*/Special to TRT— Neil Patrick Harris will wig-out in Hedwig Why didn’t someone think of this earlier? No sooner will How I…
Rhode Island Residents Share Excitement for Marriage Equality & Weddings
By: Clara Lefton/ TRT Reporter— PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Beginning August 1, 2013, the state of Rhode Island will recognize same-sex marriage, a historical event brought on by…
Gayborhood News: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Exec. Assistant Publisher— Boston, MA Boston Police issue order for police interactions with trans* individuals The Boston Police Commissioner has issued a…
Are Transpeople Proud? A Personal Viewpoint on Pride and Self-Acceptance
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— Every year LGBT Prides are held throughout the world and every year they get bigger and bigger. More and more…
Ask Lambda Legal – Bathroom Access for Transgender People
By: Dru Levasseur/Transgender Rights Attorney for LL— Q: I’m a transgender person and was recently questioned by an employee of a local restaurant when I…
To Cook is To Love: A Foodies Journal and a Book Review
By: John Verlinden*/TRT Columnist— Book Review: Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us My nominee for this year’s list of great summertime reading…
Jossie Valentin Announces Candidacy for Holyoke Ward 4 City Councilor
By: Graysen Martínez Ocasio/TRT Publisher— HOLYOKE, Mass. – A local resident of Holyoke and a fierce supporter of Alex Morse’s platform during the Holyoke Mayoral…
Same-Sex Couples Ask New Mexico Supreme Court to Protect Their Right to Marry
Lawsuit also asks court to recognize marriages between same-sex couples performed out of state as valid in New Mexico ALBUQUERQUER, N.M.—Late Tuesday, the American Civil Liberties…
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…
Nuestro Orgullo: El Amor es Amor – ¡Qué Viva la Decisión de la Corte Suprema!
Por: Wilfred Labiosa/Columnista de TRT— Orgullo, ¿por qué y para qué? Estas preguntas no sólo me las hago frecuentemente sino que también hago hincapié durante…
Allied Media Conference Gives Voice & Representation to Marginalized Groups
By: Jason Lydon*/TRT Columnist— This month I am writing my column from Detroit, Michigan while attending the 15th Allied Media Conference (AMC). This space has…
Faith, family, and God: Despite Apology, Exodus Continues Spiritual Abuse
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— Physical and emotional harm are two known forms of abuse. However, spiritual abuse is often overlooked. Spiritual and emotional mistreatment…
U.S. Supreme Court Rulings Are Bittersweet Joy
The Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals applauds the Defense of Marriage Act and Proposition 8 decisions handed down by the Supreme Court of…
BREAKING: Marriage Equality Returns to California
Following historic decisions, weddings begin immediately as 9th Circuit ends Prop 8 once and for all WASHINGTON, D. C. – Gay and lesbian couples will immediately…
Senate Passes Immigration Reform Bill in Historic Week in Washington
NQAPIA delivers 2,700 postcards to the Senate calling for immigration reform whileSupreme Court makes historic decision on marriage equality WASHINGTON, DC—YESTERDAY, the Senate voted 68-32…
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)…
Double Victory: DOMA and Prop 8 Struck Down
By: Lisa Keen*/Keen News Service— In a stunning double victory, the U.S. Supreme Court today issued decisions that strike down both the Defense of Marriage…
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…
Deep Inside Hollywood: Jim Parsons, New Lesbian Flick, Sound Gay?, SheZow
By: Romeo San Vicente*/Special to TRT— Zach Braff wishes on star Jim Parsons Wish I Was Here is the name of that movie Zach Braff turned…