OP-Ed: St. Patrick’s Parade — Still Exclusionary, Divisive to LGBTs
As a transgender woman and veteran I have very mixed thoughts and feelings. To me the decision and it’s restrictions say to us that you…
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KY Federal Judge Orders Recognition Out of State Same-Sex Marriages
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— A federal judge in Kentucky today ordered the state to recognize marriage licenses obtained by same-sex couples from other states….
Lance Bass Joins HRC in Speaking Out against Anti-Gay Mississippi Bill
WASHINGTON — Lance Bass is joining the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, in speaking out against…
Arizona Governor Vetoes Anti-Gay Bill
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— Republican Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has vetoed the religious bias bill. Nearly all political pundits were predicting she would veto…
Federal Judge in Texas Strikes Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— A federal judge in San Antonio, Texas, ruled Wednesday that Texas’ ban on same-sex marriage violates the U.S. Constitution and…
MassEquality, Anti-Defamation League, & AG Coakley Applaud House’s Passage of Revised Anti-Bullying Legislation
BOSTON ─ Today, by a vote of 143 to 4 the Massachusetts House passed H. 3909, An Act Relative to Bullying in Schools, which updates the state’s anti-bullying…
Creep of the Week: Texan & Tea Partier Ted Cruz
By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special to TRT— America is a tough place for sensitive men. Crying is forbidden unless a guy wants to be seen as some…
GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project Ready to Plunge Into Icy Waters of South Boston
GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project’s 10th Annual Winter Plunge; Carson Beach, Feb 23rd, Sunday 12 noon BOSTON – On Sunday, February 23rd a crowd of diverse individuals will face freezing temperatures…
Fenway Health Launches Obstetrics Program
BOSTON, Mass.—Fenway Health is proud to announce the addition of obstetrical care services, now available at the 1340 Boylston Street location. As a formal partnership…
AJWS: Recall U.S. Ambassadors to Anti-LGBT Uganda and Nigeria
NEW YORK, NY – American Jewish World Service (AJWS), the leading Jewish international development and human rights organization, called on U.S. Secretary of State John…
Ugandan President Planning to Sign Horrific Anti-Gay Bill into Law
President Yoweri Museveni’s reversal comes after a review of junk science from so-called “medical experts” WASHINGTON – Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is planning to sign an…
BCC CEO, Elyse Cherry, to Receive Fenway’s Love Award
BOSTON, Mass.—Fenway Health is proud to present Elyse Cherry, co-founder and CEO of Boston Community Capital (BCC), with the Dr. Susan M. Love Award, according…
Exclusive to TRT: LGBT Groups & Veterans to Walk in Peace Parade
Mayor Marty Walsh will not participate in the traditional St. Patrick’s Parade due to its exclusionary practices BOSTON, Mass. — February 14, 2014 — Lesbian,…
Federal Judge Strikes Down Va. Ban on Gay Marriage
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— A federal judge in Norfolk, Virginia, today struck down the state’s ban on same-sex couples marrying but stayed the execution…
Historic Ruling for Marriage Equality in Virginia
New progress in the Old Dominion as U.S. District Judge rules ban on marriage for gay and lesbian couples unconstitutional WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. District…
Kentucky Ruling is the Latest Sign of Growing Marriage Equality Momentum
Amid a landscape of victories across the country, Kentucky ruling is a major step towards full marriage equality in the Bluegrass State WASHINGTON – Yesterday,…
Rhode Island Pride Changes Leadership
After many years being guided by the same leadership, Rhode Island Pride now comes to you with fresh faces and a commitment from old and new directors to work together to ensure Rhode Island’s pride success this 2014.
Marriage Equality Advocates Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary of “Winter of Love”
SAN FRANCISCO—Ten years ago, former San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom made history when he ordered the City and County of San Francisco to issue marriage…
Holder Gay Marriage Benefits Announcement Scrutinized
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder told a Human Rights Campaign audience in New York Saturday that, beginning Monday, he “will…
Attorney General Makes Landmark Marriage Equality Announcement from HRC NY Gala Stage
NEW YORK—At tonight’s HRC New York Dinner, Attorney General Eric Holder announced landmark changes to the way the federal government treats married lesbian and gay…
Tisei vs. Tierney Rematch Likely in Mass. 6th Congressional District
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter— WAKEFIELD, Mass. — No Republican candidate has ever been openly gay when first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, and…
South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saga Continues
By: Chuck Colbert*/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—Sure enough, gay people will be marching in the annual South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Even parade organizers, who…
Fenway’s Sidney Borum, Jr. Health Center Moves Offices, Continues Youth Services
By: Lauren Walleser/ TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass. — The Sidney Borum, Jr. Health Center, a program of Fenway Health, provides safe, non-judgmental care for…