Bernie Sanders 2020, Equality, LGBTQ Emphasis
By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— Independent Vt. Senator Bernie Sanders has officially joined the growing list of Democratic candidates seeking to become the Party’s presidential nominee….
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Fenway Presents “Susan M. Love” Award Recipient: Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
Fenway Health has awarded the Susan M. Love 2019 Award to Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, according to an organization press release. Representative Pressley currently serves the…
TransMilitary: Laila Ireland On Advocacy & Inclusion Under Trump
Documentary exposes lives of trans service members and their struggles to serve authentically; Ireland medically retired due to government military policies regarding trans service members…
Jess Dugan’s “Every Breath We Drew” Spotlighted At Montserrat Gallery
Artist portrays the complexity of gender identity, sexuality, and intimacy through a compassionate lens By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— BEVERLY, Mass.—Drawing inspiration from its own transgender…
Gay Couple Shows The World That True Love Stories Can Still Happen
By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— Derrick Young Jr., 25, and Jonathan Allen, 28, have a fairy tale love story that took the internet by storm…
Writing & Reflection: Fighting Depression By Putting Pen To Paper
By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— I often struggle with how much of myself I should let leak into my columns. Part of me wants to…
Boston Pride Announces 2019 Pride Theme & Parade Marshals
BOSTON—Boston Pride has announced the new theme for 2019 Pride season and marshals for the Pride Parade. The decisions on the theme and marshals were made…
History In NY: Cuomo Signs Transgender Bill Into Law, Conversion Therapy Ban
Yesterday, Andrew Cuomo, New York’s Governor, signed the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) into law, which brings “conversion therapy” to an end and protects transgender…
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Spring Concert To Give Voice To Black Lives Tragically Lost
‘Raise You Up’ will showcase Joel Thompson’s powerful “Seven Last Words of the Unarmed” and special guest Todrick Hall The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC)…
Trump Administration Continues Discriminatory LGBT, HIV Policies
BOSTON―Recently, The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health released a policy brief demonstrating that in his second year in office, President Donald Trump continued to promote…
Applications Open For Two Lesbian-Themed Writing Scholarships
The Bridge-Builder Scholarship and Sandra Moran Scholarship The Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) is now accepting applications for two of its annual scholarships, the Bridge-Builder…
Coming Out To Your Kids In Midlife
How to navigate tough conversations and a new family model By: Phyllis L. Cohen* When the parents of Natalie Perry and her sister sat their girls…
The Frivolist: 11 Items In Your Attic That Might Be Worth Big Bucks
By: Mikey Rox*/Special to TRT— Attic treasures are slowly becoming a thing of the past. Many of us are living more efficiently with less clutter…
Wide Awake: Yanni Burton Jumps Into Pop With Eyes Wide Open
Classical Music Phenom holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in orchestral performance from Juilliard By: Tom Tietjen/Special to TRT— Yanni Burton describes his life as…
Community Periscope: Framingham, Mass. Offers Support, Resources For LGBTQ Community
By: Nicole Collins/TRT Intern– Framingham, a small city of about 72,000 residents situated in the MetroWest region of the Massachusetts Bay Area, offers an inclusive…
#Yaasss: Miz Diamond Wigfall Brings Amped Up Benefit Drag To The North Shore
By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— SALEM, Mass.—Salem-born turned NYC drag star debuts her monthly party, #Yaasss, at Brother’s Taverna on March 2 to provide a safe…
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…
Police Departments Continue Building Relationships With LGBTQ Community
Local & National Police Departments work to improve how they work with this marginalized community; from Salem to LA, the law enforcement agencies show their…
The Holiday Season Is Upon Us! – Tis The Season To Perhaps Be Civil?
Holiday Season or not, trying to get along is the most important thing to do By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/ TRT Columnist— Yes, it’s December and…
Miami Beach Pride Announces Ally Marshals
MIAMI BEACH, Fla.–Miami Beach Pride is proud to announce their 2019 Ally Marshals, who will be helping kick off Pride’s 11th annual celebration on Miami…
Community Periscope: Easthampton, Mass. Works To Offer Inclusive Environment For LGBTQ Community
By: Nicole Collins/TRT Intern— Easthampton, a small Massachusetts town of just over 16,000 residents located south of Northampton in the Pioneer Valley, is apparently working…