AIDS Walk Boston & 5K Run 2015 Marks 30th Anniversary this June
By: Sara Brown/TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—To honor the 30th anniversary of the AIDS Walk Boston & 5K Run on June 7, the event will…
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Illinois Bill Protecting LGBT Youth from Conversion Therapy Moves to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Illi.—Today, the Illinois State Senate voted 34-19 to pass House Bill 217, the Illinois Youth Mental Health Protection Act that will protect lesbian, gay,…
Comcast Provides $1.5 Million for LGBT 50th Anniversary PSA
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.—Organizers announced today that Comcast Corporation is the lead marketing sponsor of the National LGBT 50th Anniversary Celebration. Comcast is providing $1.5 million worth…
As SCOTUS Marriage Decision Looms, New Report Maps LGBT Equality State by State
In the majority of states, LGBT people and their families would still face legal discrimination If the United States Supreme Court grants same-sex couples the…
The Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship Is Accepting Applications
SAN FRANCISCO, Cali.—The Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship Program is now accepting applications from students interested in applying for Fall 2015/Spring 2016 scholarships. The Pedro…
Louisiana Gov. Legalizes Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination
Jindal’s executive action calls for broad discriminatIon against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people WASHINGTON, DC—Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has issued an executive…
NCLR Applauds Introduction of Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act by Congressman Lieu
WASHINGTON, DC—The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) applauds U.S. Congressman Ted W. Lieu’s introduction of the Therapeutic Fraud Act, the first nationwide bill that…
Greenacres, Florida Enacts LGBT-Inclusive Civil Rights Ordinance
GREENACRES, Fla.—At this evening’s meeting, the Greenacres City Council members unanimously voted to enact a civil rights ordinance establishing, as matter of public policy, that the city…
High Court Marriage Equality Plaintiff Joins National 50th LGBT Anniversary Celebration
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.—James Obergefell, the named plaintiff in the soon to be decided Supreme Court same-sex marriage equality case, Obergefell v. Hodges, will attend the National LGBT…
Rainbow Train: New CD for Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming Children
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.—Chana Rothman, a Philadelphia based singer-songwriter, music educator, and mother of two today announced the release of “Rainbow Train,” a ground-breaking CD that invites…
Black Lives Matter: A Statement from Boston LGBTQ and HIV Organizations
BOSTON, Mass.—The Boston area LGBTQ and allied organizations listed below stand together in solidarity with people across the nation—in Baltimore, here in Boston, and elsewhere—who…
MA SJC: Clarifies Legal Rights of Same-Sex Parents in Assisted Reproduction Arrangements
MA Supreme Judicial Court Clarifies Legal Rights of Same-Sex Parents in Assisted Reproduction Arrangements with a Known Donor Parents Not Required to Notify a Known…
Alabama Needs You Now, More Than Ever
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—A recent press release from Equality Alabama urged voters to vote for equality. The Freedom of Religion in Marriage Protection Act, House Bill 56, will likely come…
In Charge! Tom Bourdon Gets It Done in Greater Boston
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter— Founded in 1972, PFLAG is the nation’s largest family and ally organization serving the LGBTQ community with over 350 chapters across…
Pride Celebrations in New England: May – Sept. 2015
By: Nicole Lashomb*/ TRT Editor-in-Chief— Like many other organizations, The Rainbow Times is gearing up for Pride. One of New England’s largest Pride events just…
Imperial Crown Prince and Princess Ball, Western Mass.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.— The Principality of Western Massachusetts’ 3rd Annual Imperial Crown Prince and Princess Ball will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the…
NE Organizations Support Marginalized Sexualities, Relationships, Gender & Racial Identities
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— Despite growing visibility and acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals throughout society, there are still many segments of the population whose identities…
NoHo Pride Celebrates 34 Years
By: Clara Lefton/TRT Reporter— This past Saturday the town of Northampton, Mass. celebrated its 34th annual NoHo Pride parade, a celebration of the LGBT community….
American College of Physicians Publishes 2nd Edition of The Fenway Guide to LGBT Health
New content teaches current, future providers about the unique health care needs of sexual and gender minorities PHILADELPHIA, Penn.—The American College of Physicians (ACP) today…
Several Orgs. Focus on A More Inclusive LGBT “Tomorrow”
By: The Seattle Lesbian— As the country awaits the Supreme Court’s ruling on marriage equality, over 100 national, local and state-based LGBTQ organizations across the…
GLAD’s Mary Bonauto: A Letter of Gratitude
Yesterday, I had the tremendous privilege of standing up in our nation’s highest court to make the case for the full dignity and humanity of…
National LGBT Museum Chooses New York as Site for Museum
NEW YORK, NY/PRNewswire—The Board of Directors of the National LGBT Museum has voted to base the museum in New York City and has elected longtime…
Carnival 2015: “Candy Land” Sugars P-Town
CAPE COD, Mass.—Parade? Not so much. What is today one of the largest outdoor celebrations in Massachusetts and recently named Best Festival on Cape Cod…