Boston Pride Expresses Solidarity & Support for Minsk Pride
9th LGBT Human Rights Forum “Minsk Pride 2013” to be held 6-10 December, 2013 despite governmental opposition — Boston Pride calls for messages of support from…
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Scott Lively Begins Court Proceedings for Crimes Against Humanity
Join local activists for a stand-out prior to the hearing! SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — On Wednesday November 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. the Stop the Hate and Homophobia Coalition…
GLBTQ-DVP Turns 20; Wins $700K Contract for Unprecedented Research
BOSTON, MA —The GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project (formerly the Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project) is proud to announce its 20th Anniversary year. In 1993, Curt…
Op-Ed: Why is Gay Inc. Ignoring Chelsea Manning & CeCe McDonald?
By: Keegan O’Brien— CeCe McDonald and Pvt. Chelsea Manning (formerly known as Pvt. Bradley Manning before recently coming out as transgender) are queer freedom fighters…
Fenway Health Addresses Disparities and Risks for LBT Women
By: Lauren Walleser/ TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.— October is recognized annually as Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time for sharing information on prevention, treatment…
ExxonMobil Offers Benefits to all Employees’ Spouses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — ExxonMobil, which for years has failed to offer basic non-discrimination protections to its LGBT employees and health benefits to their families, today announced it…
LGBT Equality Decreases HIV Proliferation, But Is It Enough to Eradicate It?
Next week (9/27) is National Gay Men’s HIV Awareness Day Today, as was the case 30 years ago, gay and bisexual men are among those most…
Thinking Out Loud: I am More Than Just Gay
The delicate balancing act of showing people that my life isn’t totally defined by my sexual orientation By: Abby Dees*/Special to TRT— I often joke…
Creep of the Week: Ray Rooney Jr.: His Double Standard and Hatred of Gays
By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special to TRT— When it comes to heterosexuals and homosexuals, there is a glaringly obvious difference between the two. And, no, it isn’t…
International Homophobia Political Action at Worcester Pride Parade
WORCESTER, Mass—The LGBT Asylum Task Force will march in Worcester’s Gay Pride Parade to demonstrate the plight of the international LGBT community highlighting current hotspots…
Ask Lambda Legal: Protected and Served? Tell Us Your Story
By: Beverly Tillery/Director of Community Education & Advocacy— Dear Ask Lambda Legal, Q: I was walking down the street the other day, and a police…
Gov. Christie Signs Bill Protecting New Jersey’s Youth
Law will ban harmful psychological abuse of children WASHINGTON – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has signed into law AB 3371, a bill that will…
The (not-so) Subtleties of Facing Discrimination in a Very Public Space
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— As I’m sitting here writing these words, I am angry. I tried to write something fun this month. I wanted to write…
What’s It Like Being Trans? The Good, the Bad, & the New Way of Thinking
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— Being trans involves living your life, but with more questions, unusual situations and new thoughts than the average person. One…
Gayborhood News: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Albuquerque, NM New Mexico Supreme Court asked to protect marriage equality The ACLU of New Mexico, ACLU National, the NCLR, Albuquerque attorneys and an Albuquerque…
Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition Announces New Executive Director
BOSTON, Mass. — Nancy Nangeroni, Chair of the Steering Committee, has announced the appointment of Mason Dunn as Executive Director of the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition,…
MassEquality to Offer Testimony on Homeless Youth Bill Before Children & Families Committee
Plight of unaccompanied homeless young people in Massachusetts is a crisis requiring immediate attention BOSTON, Mass.—The Massachusetts legislature’s Joint Committee on Children and Families will…
ENDA Passes Out of Senate Committee, Heads to Senate Floor
GetEQUAL Responds to Senate Momentum on LGBT Workplace Protections Bill WASHINGTON, DC — Following this morning’s successful vote on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013 in…
Ending Conversion Therapy in Massachusetts
Personal Stories From Survivors and Ways to End this Practice in MA Boston, MA – A group of conversion therapy survivors and their supporters known…
GLMA Applauds New AMA Policies to Improve LGBT Health
Blood Donor Criteria, Early Treatment and Partner Services for HIV, Birth Certificate Polices for Transgender People, Discrimination by Medical Students and Confidential Care for Minors…
Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Act to Become Law in Delaware
WASHINGTON —The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, today lauded the Delaware Legislature for passing the Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Act. The bill adds gender identity…
Same-Sex Couples Experience Significant Housing Discrimination, HUD Study Finds
WASHINGTON, DC — Same-sex couples experience significantly less favorable treatment than heterosexual couples in the online rental housing market, according to a study published by…
HHS Sec. Kathleen Sebelius Statement on LGBT Pride Month & Healthcare
For too long, the health concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals were pushed to the side. LGBT individuals have faced limited access…