Gates Poised to Lead Boy Scouts
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– National gay-rights leaders are responding positively to reports that former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates will lead the Boy Scouts of America….
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Breaking: Hawaii House Clears Marriage Bill
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The Hawaii House gave final approval Friday evening to a marriage equality bill, putting Hawaii on track to become the…
The OutField Sochi Olympics: Kick Butt and Take Names
By: Dan Woog*/Special to TRT— In 1936 it was the Nazis. In 1980, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. 1984 brought retaliation for 1980. This year,…
Ask Lambda Legal – The Affordable Care Act & You
By: Leslie Gabel Brett/Director of Education and Public Affairs— Dear Ask Lambda Legal, Q: I’m transgender and also have HIV, and am wondering if Obamacare…
Historic Senate Vote: ENDA Passes
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The U.S. Senate today approved the flagship piece of legislation that the LGBT community has fought for over the past…
Toomey Bill, for Tax Religion Exemption Under ENDA, Rejected
By:Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The U.S. Senate today rejected an amendment to dramatically expand the number of employers who could claim a religious exemption to…
Openly Gay Candidates Win on Election Day
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— Openly gay Washington State Senator Ed Murray won election Tuesday night to become Seattle’s first openly gay mayor. Seattle is…
Breaking: Illinois House Passes Marriage Equality Bill
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The Illinois House of Representatives passed a marriage equality bill Tuesday afternoon, by a vote of 61 to 54, 2…
Maine Gov. Candidate 2014: “Yes, I am Gay. But Why Should It Matter?”
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— In a surprise announcement, U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud, a Democratic candidate for governor next year, acknowledged that he is gay….
Breaking: ENDA Clears Procedural Hurdle
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The U.S. Senate invoked a motion for cloture this afternoon, 61 to 30, just one vote more than the 60…
Boston Pride Expresses Solidarity & Support for Minsk Pride
9th LGBT Human Rights Forum “Minsk Pride 2013” to be held 6-10 December, 2013 despite governmental opposition — Boston Pride calls for messages of support from…
National LGBT Health Education Center’s Webinar: Meeting Health Needs of LGBT People
BOSTON, Mass. – The National LGBT Health Education Center at the Fenway Institute will host the educational webinar, “Meeting the Health Care Needs of Lesbian,…
Scott Lively Begins Court Proceedings for Crimes Against Humanity
Join local activists for a stand-out prior to the hearing! SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — On Wednesday November 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. the Stop the Hate and Homophobia Coalition…
Creep of the Week: Anti-Women Kevin Swanson Goes After the Girl Scouts
By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special to TRT— I was just reading about a middle school student who shot and killed his math teacher in Nevada. And like…
Art Builds Community: Let’s Elect a Mayor Who Will Support This
By: Matt Wilson* and Craig Coogan*— Creativity is powerful. We know that it generates nearly $1 billion of economic activity annually in the city of…
ENDA — The Prospects: Senate Support Reaches 60
By Lisa Keen*/Keen News Service— With one sentence, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid promised, during his remarks on the floor Monday, that he will…
GLBTQ-DVP Turns 20; Wins $700K Contract for Unprecedented Research
BOSTON, MA —The GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project (formerly the Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project) is proud to announce its 20th Anniversary year. In 1993, Curt…
GLAD Honors SJC Chief Justice Margaret Marshall
By: Chuck Colbert /TRT Reporter— November marks the tenth anniversary of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruling that made the state the first in…
The UFC and The Center Announce HIV Partnership
The Ultimate Fighting Championship® and the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada (“The Center”) have announced a dynamic new partnership, designed to raise…
Coca-Cola: Condemn Russia’s Brutal Anti-Gay Laws and Call for Their Repeal
In a viral new petition, over 250,000 people in the United Kingdom and around the world are demanding that Coca-Cola, a major sponsor of the…
VT Organization Offers LGBTQ Wellness Day to LGBTQs and Allies
Brattleboro, VT — Self Care for the Whole Person – a full day of wellness workshops – will take place on Saturday, November 9, from 9 a.m….
Op-Ed: Why is Gay Inc. Ignoring Chelsea Manning & CeCe McDonald?
By: Keegan O’Brien— CeCe McDonald and Pvt. Chelsea Manning (formerly known as Pvt. Bradley Manning before recently coming out as transgender) are queer freedom fighters…
Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
By: Kathleen Sebelius/HHS Secretary— October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month—when individuals, families, schools, and communities across the nation help to raise awareness about bullying prevention….