New York Senate, Assembly Pass Bill Prohibiting Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ Youth
Once signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York will become the 15th state to pass legislation protecting LGBTQ youth from conversion therapy, and…
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New England Health Centers Ramp Up Efforts, Provide Quality Healthcare To Trans Community
By: Michael Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— Like many transgender people, Terry often found themself at a loss when accessing high-quality healthcare services that recognized and affirmed…
What Is Your Transgender Narrative? A Personal Look & Reflection Of Mine
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— In November 2018, Andrea Chu, a transgender woman, wrote an opinion in the New York Times, which stirred a lot…
Ask A Trans Woman: Thoughts From A Gender-Affirming Vacation In Florida
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— This column isn’t about anything, necessarily or rather, I’m not trying to make a particular point. Anyway, part of this whole…
GLSEN Reports Massachusetts Schools Unsafe For Many LGBTQ Secondary Students
Massachusetts schools lack many inclusive resources and affirming policies for LGBTQ students MASSACHUSETTS–GLSEN today released state-level data from its benchmark National School Climate Survey, which…
Trans Artist Reclaims The Holidays For LGBTQ People
By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— Ryan Cassata isn’t only a talented singer and songwriter, but he’s also someone with a big heart who cares for his…
Equality Ohio: Governor’s Order Protects All LGBTQ State Employees
Earlier this week, Governor John Kasich issued Executive Order 2018-12K to ensure that all Ohioans, including LGBTQ Ohioans, are protected from discrimination in state employment. Although Governor…
Miss Universe Spain, Angela Ponce, Makes History At Miss Universe 2018
Miss Spain breaks barriers in the 66-year-old competition By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— Most Miss Universe pageant contestants prepare and live their lives in a state…
AMA Adopts New Policy Supporting Services For LGBTQ Survivors Of Intimate Partner Violence
CHICAGO – While intimate partner violence (IPV) can occur between heterosexual or same-sex couples, efforts to address this public health problem have remained mostly focused…
Podcast’s Platform Where LGBTQs Discuss Shared “Coming Out” Experiences
Coming Out is never an old experience for those going through it By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— “This is exactly what I never knew I…
#WontBeErased Photo Series Project: A Direct Response To Trump’s Memo
By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— Once the memo was leaked from the White House that would essentially erase transgender identity from being recognized by the government,…
Trans Community Members Talk #WontBeErased Meaning & Message
Laila Ireland, 32, She/Her/Hers Retired Army Veteran, TransMilitary Advocate/LGBT Activist Colorado, USA We are currently at the forefront of the fight for equality, for the…
Updated: Massachusetts Voters Uphold Transgender Nondiscrimination Law, Reactions
State becomes first in U.S. history to successfully defend transgender rights by popular vote BOSTON—Tonight Massachusetts voters firmly supported a “Yes” vote on Question 3,…
Yes on 3, The Good, Bad and Ugly
By: Nicole Lashomb*/Editor-in-Chief— The ballot initiative that would uphold transgender protections in public accommodations, or strip them away, goes to a popular vote in just…
Patchwork Of Employment Protections Leaves LGBT Employees At Risk
Recent efforts by the Trump Administration emphasize need for clear nondiscrimination protections NEW YORK—Last week, The New York Times reported that the Trump Administration is preparing to redefine…
Laverne Cox Gives Yes On 3 Final Push
By: Christine M. Hurley/TRT Reporter & Photographer— Equal-rights activist, Emmy-nominated actress and documentary film producer Laverne Cox spoke at BAGLY yesterday in support of the…
Trump’s Plan To Deny Transgender People Exist Met With Resistance
Transgender People, Allies and Activists Up In Arms; “No matter what this administration orders federal agencies to do, the courts still have the authority to…
Ask A Trans Woman: Thinking About Identity – Who I Am & Who I Am To You
The Self, My Identity And What It Means To The Recipients By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— Identity. Who are we? Who do we tell people we…
Feminizing Hormones: What Happens When You Take Them?
When taking feminizing hormones, the effects vary per individual By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— If you are a trans person, you might opt to take…
Fenway Health On Passage Of Bill Requiring LGBT Elderly Awareness Training For Providers
There Are Not Many LGBT Elderly Awareness Programs in the Country BOSTON—Last week, the Massachusetts Legislature passed “An Act Relative to LGBT Awareness Training for…
Suited: A Free Pride Month Film Screening
SUITED tells the story of Bindle & Keep, a Brooklyn-based tailoring company that specializes in clothing for people who are LGBTQ, gender-nonconforming, or nonbinary. Clothier…
LGBTQ Community Members Doing More Business With Firms That Affirm Their Identities
By: Al Gentile/TRT Reporter— In the wake of President Donald Trump’s election, the LGBTQ community is finding other ways to exercise power outside of the…
U.S. Court Sides With Transgender Teen Gavin Grimm
Yesterday, a U.S District Court of Virginia told the Gloucester County School Board that Gavin Grimm’s case could not be dismissed. Grimm, a transgender teen…