Worcester-based organization aids abused, persecuted LGBT people worldwide By: Lauren Walleser/ TRT Reporter— The Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender (LGBT) Asylum Support Task Force—a community-based…
TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA — In a new petition she started on MoveOn.org, Katelynn Martin, the mother of a 14-year-old Florida boy, is petitioning the Pinellas County…
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BOSTON, Mass. — On June 4, Boston Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis issued SO 13-025, a Special Order outlining department guidelines for police contact with transgender individuals….
Successful Tenure Tees Up Future for LGBT Litigation Group BOSTON, Mass. — Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders announced today that Lee Swislow, Executive Director since…
AIDS Action Committee Close To Meeting Fundraising Goal of $1 Million BOSTON, Mass.—The AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts (AAC) announced today that it is confident…
Courtesy of AIDS Action Committee— Henry “Hank” Theosian, a longtime volunteer at AIDS Action Committee who befriended everyone at the agency from the front desk…
New York, NY,—The Association of Transgender Professionals (ATP), was formally dedicated this week, according to ATP Executive Director, Denise Norris and endorsed by a national…
2013 Parade and Festival draws thousands from Copley to City Hall By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— The 2013 Boston Pride Parade and Festival brought thousands of…
By: Keegan O’Brien*— On May 16th it was announced that Mayor Thomas Menino had been elected Grand Marshall for the 2013 Boston Pride Parade. Boston Pride described its decision in these words: “A…
Contestants performed, strutted for judges and crowd By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— The Queen and King of Boston Pride 2013 were crowned Monday, June 3 at…
By: Maxwell Ng*, Debasri Roy*, and Ben de Guzman*/Special to TRT— Former Representative Barney Frank’s response to Senator Leahy’s decision to withdraw the amendments that…
For too long, the health concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals were pushed to the side. LGBT individuals have faced limited access…
Executive Directors Urge Broader LGBT Movement to Re-engage in Fight to End the Epidemic BOSTON, Mass. — As Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month…
Organizations serving older LGBT adults presents 10th annual event By: Lauren Walleser/ TRT Reporter— Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) seniors and their allies danced…
“This is a stunning failure in the Illinois House. Lambda Legal’s lawsuit will move forward…” SPRINGFIELD, Illinois — At the close of the legislative session the…
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION For more than two centuries, our Nation has struggled to transform the ideals of…
Elected officials, allies and activists participate in annual ceremony By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— Boston Pride Week 2013 kicked off its 43rd year on Friday,…
Event draws 10,000 participants and raises $1M for AIDS services BOSTON, Mass.—More than 10,000 walkers and runners are expected to take part in this Sunday’s 28th…
Largest Boston Pride Parade in Event’s History BOSTON, Mass. – Boston Pride announced on May 31st that this year’s Boston Pride Week 2013 (May 31…
Committee expects record breaking crowds for week-long events By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— Boston Pride Week 2013 will be held from May 31- June 9 in…
Concerns raised over candidate’s LGBT stances By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— In a special election to replace Senator John Kerry following his resignation to become U.S….
By: Clara Lefton/TRT Reporter— During the first week of May, Rhode Island governor Lincoln D. Chafee signed a Marriage Equality Act that will allow same-sex…