Idyllic Coastal New England Fall Getaways: Salem, Cape Ann, Maine
Salem MA’s Best Places to Stay; Cape Ann’s beauty and Maine — LGBTQ-friendly And Affirming By: Andrew Collins*/TRT Travel Writer— With foliage in full splendor,…
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Maine Gov. Paul LePage Vetoes Landmark Conversion Therapy Legislation
LePage called the bill “bad public policy” and “a threat to an individual’s religious liberty.” By: Nicole Collins/TRT Intern— Last month, Maine Governor Paul LePage…
Anti-LGBT Bills Introduced in 28 States: A Country Divided
The wave of anti-LGBT bills filed across the country continues to swell. As of today, lawmakers have introduced more than 85 anti-LGBT bills in 28…
Maine Gov. Candidate 2014: “Yes, I am Gay. But Why Should It Matter?”
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— In a surprise announcement, U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud, a Democratic candidate for governor next year, acknowledged that he is gay….
Out of Town: Four Seaside Gay Friendly Getaways
By: Andrew Collins*/Special to TRT— Four Unconventional Gay Seaside Getaways Beach vacations come in many forms, especially in the context of gay and lesbian travel….
Extensive Gallup Population Study: Self-Identified LGBTs Live in Certain States
By Lisa Keen/Keen News Service– There’s a kind of urban myth that most LGBT people live in large urban areas on the west coast and…
Pres. Obama’s Inaugural Address Speech Inclusive of LGBTs
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service–(UPDATED) President Obama, in his second inaugural address, emphasized the nation’s principle of equality for all and, in doing so, specifically…
Pres. Obama Names Gay Veteran as 1 of 8 “Citizen Co-Chairs” of Inauguration
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service– The Presidential Inauguration Committee announced Thursday (January 17) that an openly gay veteran of the Air Force will be among…
Voters to America: We Choose Equality
By: Kara Suffredini, Esq.– Election 2012 was about the direction of our country, and the welfare of LGBTQ people hung in the balance. Up and…
Catholic Church & NOM Responsible for 60% of All Anti-Equality Funding in 4 Marriage Ballot States
New HRC report finds money being siphoned from Dioceses around the country to fund political campaigns aimed at discrimination Washington – The Catholic Church is funneling…
Mainers Unite for Marriage Equality at Pride’s 26th Celebration
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– Even before the Pride Parade marchers stepped off from Monument Square at 12:30 p.m. in downtown Portland, the annual event was…
Historic: Catholic Church Withdraws from Maine Marriage Equality Fight
By: Ned Flaherty*/Special for TRT– The Roman Catholic Church is taking no active roles in fundraising, staffing, advertising, or campaigning against marriage equality in Maine. Bishop Richard Malone, the sect’s top-ranking…