The Truth Doesn’t Matter; It Just Doesn’t
By: Nicole Lashomb, Editor-in-Chief— By now, you would think that we all would be fairly numb to the deceptive practices of the Republican Party, particularly…
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Don’t Be Surprised that Kim Davis’ Pope Visit was Overblown
When You’re Dealing With A Hate Group, Dishonesty Is Par For The Course Kim Davis, the Kentucky country clerk who was jailed for refusing to…
HRC Launches Groundbreaking Global Corporate Coalition to Advance LGBT Equality in Workplaces Worldwide
Consortium of 12 major businesses with 1.4 million employees across more than 190 countries commit to uphold LGBT workplace protections abroad NEW YORK—The Human Rights Campaign…
TOD@S Collaborative’s Public Awareness Campaign Showcases Healthy Relationships in LGBQ/T People of Color Community
“Celebrating #QTPOClove” campaign during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October will feature MBTA, print, radio, and social media ads BOSTON, MA — The TOD@S Collaborative today launched a…
Creep of the Week: Anti-LGBT Mike Huckabee Who R-Will Never Be President
By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special to TRT— Bust out the rainbow M16 assault rifles because things are about to get FABULOUS! The United States Army is about…
The Missing Generation: Modern Dance-Theater Piece Chronicles Stories of Early AIDS Epidemic Survivors
BOSTON—The Theater Offensive, whose mission is to present the diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender lives in art so bold it breaks through personal…
Gender Reel: Boston’s Premiere Film Festival
BOSTON, Mass.—Gender Reel, a national traveling film and art festival, is coming to Boston for the very first time with two free nights of films…
Amnesty International Votes to Decriminalize Sex Work, Protect Sex Workers
By: Sara Brown/TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—At the International Council meeting in Dublin, Ireland, Amnesty International voted in support of decriminalizing sex work, in order to…
The New York Times’ Stumbling, Problematic Transgender Coverage
By: Carlos Maza/LGBT Program Director Media Matters for America— When you hear of a media outlet peddling debunked and misleading research in order to argue against providing…
The Frivolist: 7 Positive Ways to Get Out of Your Big Gay Rut
By: Mikey Rox*/Special to TRT— Feeling more Marilyn Manson than Marilyn Monroe lately? Trade in that rut for swagger and strut with these seven positive…
Equality Florida to Court: Tell Florida Officials to Follow the Law On Birth Certificates for Married Same-Sex Parents
Florida officials responded to Equality Florida’s birth certificate lawsuit late Thursday by asking a federal judge to clarify the law. Equality Florida responded Friday by…
Obituary: The Community Bids Adieu to Ariel Maranda Gibbs (Updated)
Ariel Maranda Gibbs, 47 July 20th 1968 – August 3rd 2015 Ariel Maranda Gibbs passed away peacefully at her home in Naples, Maine on Monday…
Ask A Trans Woman: Caitlyn Jenner’s Transition
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— Lately, it seems like the only question people want to ask me is, “What do I think about the whole Caitlyn…
Fenway Health Commends Supreme Court For Upholding Federally-Run Insurance Exchanges
BOSTON, Mass.—Fenway Health commends the U.S. Supreme Court for ruling 6-3 in favor of federally-run insurance marketplaces. Because of a legal challenge to the federally-run…
SCOTUS Expected to Decide on Nationwide Marriage Equality, Late in June
By: Sara Brown/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has a chance to rule state bans on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, making…
Pride Season in New England: The Biggest, Boldest & Best to Come
[Updated Story, including RI PrideFest, originally ran on TRT’s April 2, ’15 issue] By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—After a winter for the record books,…
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…
NBC Airs Groundbreaking Series Spotlighting Transgender Youth
NBC News’ national correspondent Kate Snow looked at the details of Jacob’s experience: his initial frustration with being identified as a girl, his parents’ concerns about their…
Breaking: Veterans for Peace Cancels Annual Saint Patrick’s Peace Parade
Judge’s initial ruling allows City to deny noon start time on March 15 – ACLU lawsuit on behalf of VFP will continue to challenge City’s…
Wicked Awesome: Stephen Schwartz to Share Stage with Boston Gay Men’s Chorus
BOSTON, Mass.—The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) proudly presents Wicked Awesome, a production celebrating the music of Stephen Schwartz, the award-winning lyricist and composer of…
Drag Queens & Friends Plunge into Icy Boston Harbor to Raise Funds for GLBTQ DVP
BOSTON, Mass. – Yesterday, a lively group of costumed fundraisers braved the 4 foot snow banks and plunged into the icy cold waters of Boston Harbor…
20th Annual Taste of the South End
2015 Event Includes Samplings from more than 40 Celebrated Chefs in Boston’s Hottest Culinary Destination; Gordon Hamersley to receive Heroes In Action award BOSTON,…
Domestic Violence Programs Speak Out on Lisa Trubnikova’s Stalking-Related Homicide
CAPE COD, Mass.—As reported in the The Boston Globe, a former coworker of Lisa Trubnikova, Adrian Loya, shot and killed Trubnikova and shot and injured her…