Creep of the Week: Donald Trump & Mike Pence
By D’Anne Witkowski/Special to TRT— The Trump Presidency has truly redefined “breaking news” in the most literal way. Every day there is a new harm,…
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Faith, God and Family: Lessons Learned from a Determined Frog Making a Tough Climb
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Two steps forward one step back.” It originates from a story about a frog…
Salem Endorsements For City Council and School Committee
By: The Rainbow Times Editorial Board— The Rainbow Times proudly releases its Salem endorsements for city council and select school committee candidates in competitive races. Each…
Federal District Court Stops Transgender Military Ban in Doe v. Trump
Court Agrees with NCLR and GLAD that Ban’s Harms to Transgender Service Members and Those Trying to Enlist Are Severe and Unacceptable WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. District…
Endorsement: Salem Mayoral Race, Kim Driscoll for Mayor
By the Editorial Board— Since taking office more than a decade ago, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll has proven herself to be a tried and tested…
Planned Parenthood Endorses Walsh for Boston Mayor
PP’s first ever mayoral endorsement, Walsh is committed to building healthier communities, defending the health and wellbeing of all BOSTON—The Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of…
LGBTQ Community Comes Together During Summit in Southern Vermont
BRATTLEBORO, Vt.—On October 27-29th, an expected 75 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people living in small towns and rural communities from around the…
Decision by Trump Administration Makes LGBT People More Vulnerable to Discrimination
BOSTON—This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) withdrew a proposed 2014 rule that would have required long-term care facilities such as nursing…
National Coming Out Day 2017
National Coming Out Day 2017. Every year on National Coming Out Day, we celebrate coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) or as…
As Proposed Military Ban Looms, Trans Community Experiences Uncertainty, Frustration
By: Jenna Spinelle/TRT Reporter— BOSTON—As the fate of President Trump’s proposed ban on transgender service members hangs in the balance, the uncertainty is causing the…
The Frivolist: 7 Things to Live For This Fall
By Mikey Rox*/Special to TRT— From a hilariously new gay doll Instagram to the blitz of award-worthy films slated for release, there’s plenty to love…
Ayuda a Puerto Rico, México y Las Vegas; Votando en Noviembre y los LGBTT LatinX
Por: Graysen M. Ocasio*/Publicador de TRT— Hace un poco más de dos semanas que mi vida cambió drásticamente. No fue porque salí del clóset, pues…
Mass. Attorney General Healey Releases Statement on Las Vegas Attack
BOSTON – Attorney General Maura Healey today issued the following statement on the tragedy in Las Vegas: “Last night, country music fans gathered for a festival…
Salem Stands with Puerto Rico, Humanitarian Relief Sought to Save American Lives, Reactions
Over three weeks after hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, the most powerful to hit the U.S. territory in almost 100 years, and the island is…
Democrat for Governor CandidatePlans to Expand Economic Opportunity for Women
CAMBRIDGE–Ahead of American Business Women’s Day tomorrow, Democrat for Governor Jay Gonzalez announced a plan today that would aim to level the playing field for…
Graham-Cassidy Healthcare Bill Would Harm LGBTs and People Living With HIV
BOSTON—The latest Congressional proposal to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), sponsored by Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA), would make…
NCLR Wins Arizona Same-Sex Parental Rights Case
AZ Supreme Court says same-sex spouse is a legal parent SAN FRANCISCO—Today, the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) won the Arizona Supreme Court…
Creep of the Week: Western Massachusetts’ Anti-LGBTQ Hater Scott Lively
By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special to TRT— My wife and I just celebrated our 20th anniversary. And do you know who else is celebrating 20 years? World…
UPDATED: Matriarch of Marriage Equality, Edie Windsor, Dies at 88; Pres. Obama, Others React
Judith Kasen-Windsor and Roberta (“Robbie”) Kaplan issue statements on Edie Windsor and her passing The matriarch of marriage equality, Edith Windsor, has died today at…
Our story, My identity, the Wife of a Trans Man
By: Nicole Lashomb*/Editor-in-Chief— Fifteen years ago, I married the most passionate lover I’ve ever had, my very best friend, the person that I couldn’t imagine…
Friends of Pulse Orlando Victim KJ Morris Launch Fundraiser for Memorial Scholarship
By: Sandra Dias/TRT Reporter— NORTHAMPTON—Friends of Kim “KJ” Morris, a longtime Drag King in western Massachusetts, would like her to be remembered not because she…
Violence in Charlottesville Shines Light on Hate, Bigotry in America
Local, national groups condemn Pres. Trump, white supremacists for it; Boston sends strong message to bigots after Charlottesville By: Jenna Spinelle/TRT Reporter— Last month, Charlottesville,…
Opinion: A Cautionary Tale For Young Queer Men
By: Mike Givens*/TRT Assistant Editor— It was Halloween night. I was 24 and worked as an editorial assistant at a newspaper. I’d been exchanging emails…