LGBT Groups Against ENDA’s Religious Exemption
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—A growing number of national and statewide LGBT organizations are coming out against the proposed Employment Non-Discrimination Act, saying that…
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Anti-LGBT Conservative: “Overturning Marriage Ban is Akin to KKK Lynching”
Following the July 2nd hearing on a motion to overturn Florida’s ban on same-sex marriage, Eladio Jose Armesto, Chairman of the Florida Democracy League, and…
NCLR Launches National Campaign to Protect LGBT Kids from Dangers of Conversion Therapy
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Today, the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) is launching #BornPerfect: The Campaign to End Conversion Therapy, a national effort aimed at protecting…
Coming Out to your Health Care Provider
By: Harvey J. Makadon, MD*— We can’t expect to get appropriate care from our health providers if we don’t come out to them. Conversely, our…
Governor Announces Changes in Health Insurance Access for Transgender Community
BOSTON, Mass.—Today, Governor Patrick announced several new changes providing non-discrimination protections for those seeking gender therapy services. MassHealth, the state-subsidized health insurance provider, will soon…
Why I’m Working for Martha
By: Valerie Fein Zachary*/Special to TRT— My wife, Jacqueline, and I are celebrating our 19th wedding anniversary this week (the 10th legal one, of course). We got…
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…
Pres. Obama Asks Staff to Prepare Executive Order
In a sudden but not necessarily unexpected gesture, the White House indicated today that President Obama has “directed his staff” to prepare an executive order to prohibit federal contractors from discriminating against employees on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Fulfilling the Promise, Winning Justice
By: Kara Coredini/Executive Director of MassEquality— When the individuals and organizations that would come to be MassEquality: The Campaign for Equality first came together, promises…
Houston Mayor’s ‘Very personal’ Battle Could Turn Into Most Important Political Battle for LGBTs
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— In a battle she characterized as “very personal” and “about me,” Annise Parker, the openly gay mayor of the fourth…
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…
A Defense of Crossdressers: Accepting the Gray Areas Under the Trans Umbrella
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— Merely hours ago, I returned home from spending the past two days at the True Colors Conference in Connecticut. I was…
Ask Lambda Legal – Job Seeking While Openly Gay, Discrimination
By: Greg Nevins/Counsel and Workplace Fairness Program Strategist— Dear Lambda Legal, Q: I just graduated college, and am looking for my first full-time job. I…
Breaking: Miss. House Votes to Study Religious Liberty Bill
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The Mississippi House vote 80 to 37 Wednesday evening to approve a dramatically altered “religious freedom” bill that simply calls…
Nation’s Largest School District Adopts Transgender Guidelines
New York, NY — The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund today commended the New York City Department of Education, which runs the nation’s largest school…
HRC Foundation Comprehensive State-By-State Legislative Report
2013 was the year of marriage equality, yet much work remains to be done to achieve full equality WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign Foundation,…
GetEQUAL Mississippi Issues Travel Alert for LGBT Travelers Planning Trips to the State
JACKSON, Ms.—Today, GetEQUAL Mississippi—a statewide grassroots social justice organization working toward the full equality of all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Mississippians — issued…
Religious Extremists & LGBT Rights: What Would Jesus Do?
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— Ted Cruz is currently championing a bill that will allow the state of Texas to regulate marriage to not include…
Ask a Transwoman: What Should I Call All of Us? Using Language in Flux
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— This month I thought it would be a good idea to talk about words. I thought I’d give you a little…
GLAD Lauds CT Insurance Dept. Bulletin on Health Coverage for Transgender Patients
BOSTON, Mass.—Today, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders praised the Connecticut Insurance Department for issuing a bulletin directing all health insurers operating in the state…
Melissa Etheridge’s Remix: “Uprising of Love” Honors & Supports the Safety & Dignity of LGBT Russians
Original Single Available on iTunes in January with ALL PROCEEDS Going Toward the Russia Freedom Fund NEW YORK, N.Y. – Grammy Award winner Melissa Etheridge has written and…
GLAD’s Mary Bonauto Speaking About Ten Years of Goodridge
By: Chuck Colbert /TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—On the same day the governor signed legislation making same-sex marriages legal in Illinois and the Catholic bishop of…
Are You Ready for the Holidays? For Trans People, It May Not Be The Same
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— Happy Holidays! Yes, it’s that time of year again. It’s time for gift buying and giving, shopping, decorating, baking cookies,…