Building an Inclusive LGBTQ Justice Movement: From Visibility to Accessibility
By: JP Delgado Galdamez/TRT Guest Columnist— Alex* is a writer, identifies as transgender, is disabled** and was recently forced to do their therapy appointments over…
sexual orientation
TRT Exclusive: Queer and Caribbean: LGBTQ+ Culture & The Island Identity
In part one of a two-part series, The Rainbow Times examines the LGBTQ culture through the lens of Caribbean lifestyle. By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— Not…
Under Attack, LGBT Movement Priorities Radically Shift
Annual Analysis of LGBT Movement Finds Increased Revenues and Individual Contributions DENVER—In the last two years, following the historic Obergefell vs. Hodges landmark marriage ruling in 2015,…
Breaking Down Bisexuality: Understanding the Most Prevalent LGBTQ+ Sexual Identity, Part II
By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— In part one of this series, The Rainbow Times explored what bisexuality is, the bigotry bisexuals face, and the double…
Back-to-School: LGBTQ Students Seek Culturally Competent Services From Higher Education
By: Al Gentile/TRT Reporter— As summer comes to a close in Massachusetts, colleges and universities all around the state are anticipating an influx of students…
BLAA Artists Bring Empowerment, Politics & Art in Response to Trump’s Presidency
By: Al Gentile/TRT Reporter— At Midway Studios in Fort Point, Boston, several LGBTQ artists are making a statement. The Boston LGBTQIA Artist Alliance (BLAA), an…
Grappling with God: The Never-Ending Struggle to Make Sense of the Senseless
By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— A little over two years ago, an Arizona mother was taking her twin 18-month-old sons on a walk near a…
Ask A Trans Woman: Makeup, Femininity & Identity—A Complicated Social Issue Facing Women
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— These are serious times, and I’ve written about some pretty serious topics recently. These things are important to write and talk…
RI Senate Approves Bill Banning Conversion Therapy for Minors
Bill prohibits licensed mental health providers from using the conversion therapy practice on children and adolescents PROVIDENCE, RI—The Rhode Island Senate last week voted 31…
Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth Celebrates 25th Anniversary
BOSTON—The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth swore in swear in new members and released a set of policy recommendations at a ceremony celebrating the 25th…
Sexual Orientation Questions Added Back Into National Survey of LGBT Older Adults
Fenway Health praises move by U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services BOSTON—Yesterday, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) of the U.S. Department of Health…
NE Pride Guide—The Perils of Whitewashing: Importance of Nuanced Dialogue in the Aftermath of Pulse Orlando
By: Javier Fernandez*/TRT Guest Columnist— In the early morning hours of June 12, 2016, the nation awoke to the tragic news of the Pulse Orlando…
AIDS Walk & Run Boston Raises $750,000 to Support Work to End HIV/AIDS in MA
Boston Mayor Walsh announced Boston’s participation in global campaign to end HIV; legislator, advocates honored BOSTON―The 32nd annual AIDS Walk & Run Boston on Sunday,…
Ask a Trans Woman: A Look Back at 100 Columns, Triumphs, Tragedies, Silliness & Serious Advice
Ask a Trans Woman columnist reaches milestone writing for The Rainbow Times By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— So this is my 100th column. For those of…
The Gender Revolution: Comparing the Past and Present
The changes a new gender revolution affords this new generation By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— After watching the Katie Couric special on “The Gender Revolution,” I teared…
Equality Florida Applauds Passage of Historic LGBTQ Protections in Jacksonville
The LGBTQ-Inclusive Jacksonville Human Rights Ordinance is the Official Law of the Land JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Yesterday, after years of hard work and courageous advocacy from the…
Hostile Laws & Lack of LGBT Protections Leave Trans People at Risk
The Map Report Look at Transgender Legal Equality and Trans People at Risk Across the Country DENVER, Col.— The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)…
Bipartisan Filing of the Florida Competitive Workforce Act, Protections for LGBTQ Floridians
Equality Florida Applauds the Act Passage; The legislation will add protections for LGBTQ Floridians TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Yesterday, Florida legislators filed legislation to update Florida’s Civil Rights Act…
MassEquality PAC Announces Endorsements
BOSTON – September 26, 2016 – Today, the MassEquality PAC officially announced its third round of endorsements for the 2016 Massachusetts legislative races. Candidates newly endorsed…
Art Exhibition Highlights Diversity of LGBTQIA People with Disabilities in Boston
LGBTQIA people with disabilities and their various intersectionalities explored in exhibition By: Luke Sherman/TRT Reporter— It was over dinner earlier this spring when the idea came…
The OutField: Jeremy Brener’s Inspirational High School Journey & Coming Out
Coming Out is easier after others have done it By: Dan Woog*/Special to TRT— Growing up in Houston as the son of a multi-sport athlete,…
Orlando Massacre Leaves Many Questions, But Tragedy Brings Some Resolute Answers
An analysis of the Orlando Massacre and other aspects to consider By: Mike Givens*/TRT Assistant Editor— Since the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando that took…
NCLR Calls For Accountability After Anti-LGBT Attack
Anti-LGBT words from political or influential figures carry consequences, in this case a massacre against mostly LGBT people of color SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—The National Center…