Historic House Vote For The Federal Equality Act; Congressman Seth Moulton Absent
For the first time, a chamber of Congress passes a bill ensuring protections for LGBTQ people in virtually all areas of life; Mass. Congressman Seth…
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HRC’s Star-Studded Americans For The Equality Act In Action, More Power Supporters
HRC announced the launch of a star-studded Americans for the Equality Act public awareness and advertising campaign filmed by award-winning directors Dustin Lance Black and Paris…
New Study Dispels Misconceptions Around Public Safety, Boosts Yes on 3 Campaign
Williams Institute study illustrates lack of public safety concerns around equitable access to public spaces for transgender people; Yes on 3 Campaign charges ahead By:…
Why You Should Vote Yes On 3, For Trans People & Your Community
What it means to vote Yes On 3 for all, not just trans people By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— A column like this is always sort…
Ballot Initiative to Strip Away Trans Rights Still on Track to be Voted on in 2018
Transgender people in the commonwealth still fear for their trans rights By: Jenna Spinelle/TRT Reporter— BOSTON—Throughout Pride Week celebrations this year, you may hear one…
Equality Act Reintroduced in Congress with Unprecedented Corporate Support
To protect and bring equality for all, the Equality Act must be passed By: Stephen Peters/HRC— Today, HRC joined with bipartisan lawmakers and an unprecedented…
Exclusive: Massachusetts Bill Provides Explicit Legal Protections for Transgender People in Public Spaces
It was not until the complete bill passed, with public spaces protections, that it seemed like a reality for Mass. By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor—…
Swampscott: The 12th Jurisdiction to Include Gender Identity in Public Accommodations Policy
BOSTON, Mass.— Yesterday, Swampscott, Mass. became the 12th jurisdiction in the Commonwealth to enact a policy that will add gender identity to its non-discrimination policy in…