TRT Endorses Rep. Ed Markey for U.S. Senate
The Rainbow Times’ Editorial staff is proud to endorse Democratic Congressman Ed Markey for U.S. Senate. Congressman Markey has supported and co-sponsored LGBTQ equality issues…
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Fenway Lauds Mermin Appointment to CDC’s Direct National Center For HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD & Tuberculosis Prevention
BOSTON, Mass.—Last week, Jonathan Mermin, MD, MPH was named the new Director at the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)…
Victory: Mathis Family’s Victory in Complaint Alleging School Discrimination Against Transgender Child
First-of-Its-Kind Decision Mandates Equal Treatment for Transgender Students DENVER, Col.—The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) will hold a press conference on Monday, June 24,…
Glee Star Matthew Morrison Sings Out
Glee star on being an ally, equal marriage and his gay following vs. Adam Levine’s By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special to TRT— Glee made Matthew Morrison (and his unruly…
The Summit Shines Light on LGBTQ Prisoner Rights
Black and Pink and HBGC reflect on issues raised during event, move forward By: Lauren Walleser/ TRT Reporter— Black and Pink and Hispanic Black Gay…
GLMA Applauds New AMA Policies to Improve LGBT Health
Blood Donor Criteria, Early Treatment and Partner Services for HIV, Birth Certificate Polices for Transgender People, Discrimination by Medical Students and Confidential Care for Minors…
MTPC Commends Social Security Administration on Dropping Surgery Requirement for Gender Marker Change
BOSTON, Mass. — The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition is pleased to report that effective June 13 the Social Security Administration no longer requires an individual to undergo…
Boston Pride Hosts Largest & Most Successful Pride Week in Organization’s History
Dozens of Events Including Parade and Festival Contribute to Record Breaking Year BOSTON, Mass — Boston Pride announced today that the 2013 Boston Pride Week has surpassed all…
Group Forming for Parents of Gender-Questioning Children
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — This August Green Mountain Crossroads will begin hosting a monthly meeting for parents of transgender, gender nonconforming, or gender questioning children, of any…
Colton Ford Reveals “The Way I Am” In New Full-Length Album
Featuring Collaborations with NERVO, Razor & Guido, Chris Willis, Ultra Naté, Fagault & Marina, WAWA and more… “Anyone who is different and does not represent what…
Marriage Equality Supporters Nationwide Prepare for Historic Supreme Court Decisions
Organizers are planning national community gatherings as part of the United for Marriage coalition WASHINGTON, DC — Supporters of marriage equality across the country are planning…
HBGC and HUES Present BASK: An LGBTQ People of Color Pride Picnic
BOSTON, Mass. — On Saturday, June 22, 2013, the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition’s HUES program will host BASK: An LGBTQ People of Color Pride Picnic at Cedar…
Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Act to Become Law in Delaware
WASHINGTON —The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, today lauded the Delaware Legislature for passing the Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Act. The bill adds gender identity…
All Out delivers 150K Signatures to Google, To Remove Gay ‘Cure’ Apps From Their Store
NEW YORK —“There is no cure for love, because love is not a disease.” “Google has a long and impressive track record of advancing equality, but…
Rhode Islanders Celebrate Victory at PrideFest 2013
Participants look to the future and “Love Forward” throughout festivities By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— Rhode Island Pride celebrated its annual PrideFest with the theme “Love…
World’s Premier AIDS Conference Finds Poor Coverage of Populations Most-at-Risk for HIV
A new report produced by a coalition of global advocacy organizations shows that the International AIDS Conference (IAC) program continues to lack meaningful coverage of…
Same-Sex Couples Experience Significant Housing Discrimination, HUD Study Finds
WASHINGTON, DC — Same-sex couples experience significantly less favorable treatment than heterosexual couples in the online rental housing market, according to a study published by…
World Premiere of A SELF-MADE MAN: Transgender Documentary at 2013 Provincetown International Film Festival
Director Lori Petchers and star Tony Ferraiolo slated to appear at the Saturday, June 22nd screening FAIRFIELD, Conn. – June 17nd, 2013: A SELF-MADE MAN, a documentary film by Lori Petchers…
GLAD Marks 15th Anniversary of Landmark Supreme Court Victory
Bragdon v. Abbott Established Protections for People with HIV BOSTON, Mass. — Fifteen years ago, on June 26, 1998, the lead story in the New York Times read: “People with…
Arise for Social Justice to the City of Springfield: No One Leaves
Members of Western Mass Homes For All Vow No More tax-Title Auctions! SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – On Tuesday, June 18, 2013, Arise for Social Justice will…
Creep of the Week: Setting Captives Free
By: D’Anne Witkowski/Special to TRT— There’s an app for that. It doesn’t even matter what “that” is, because there’s an app for everything. You want…
Thinking Out Loud: Pride, 80s Style
Celebrating our lives when no one cared that we were dying By: Abby Dees*/Special to TRT— The motto of my first Pride parade was “Unity…
Grant Tells All: HIV, Addiction & Revealing New Album
By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special to TRT— John Grant’s head is like a prison, and inside are words waiting to get out. These words flood the melodies…