Ask a Trans Woman: The Questions I Ask Myself; Shared Truths and Resonant Connections
The Ask a Trans Woman activist and columnist on the shared truths that have helped her writing and life evolution By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— I often ask…
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First Openly Transgender Person to Speak at a Major Party Convention
The Human Rights Campaign announced recently that HRC National Press Secretary Sarah McBride will speak at the DNC on Thursday—marking the first time in history an openly transgender…
Looking Back and Looking Forward on Trans Equality
Trans Equality means full protections and rights, just like cisgender people have them By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— I first entered the trans community in…
A Question of Pride and Passing Privilege: To Go Stealth or to Change the World?
Passing privilege and the opinion of whether it’s safe and helps the transgender cause By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— Last month I wrote a pretty personal…
Trans Talk 101: Terms to Know and Use
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter— In an effort to gain a better understanding of the language used in transgender culture, The Rainbow Times has compiled a special…
Ask a Trans Woman: The Importance of Honesty & the Struggle to Tell the Truth
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the importance of honesty as it relates to myself. It’s sort of the central…
Boston Medical Center Opens New Center Devoted Exclusively to Transgender Transition-Related Care
BMC will offer near-comprehensive services for transgender community By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— In mid-May, Boston Medical Center (BMC) announced that it will open a…
BMC First in the Northeast to Offer Male-to-Female Gender Affirmation Surgery to Transgender Patients
BOSTON—Boston Medical Center (BMC) today announces the launch of a new surgical program that will be the first in the Northeast to offer male-to-female gender…
In Good Company: Alan Cumming on Sappy Songs, Bisexuality & his Proudest Moments
By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special to TRT— As a child, Alan Cumming cried as his older brother sang “Danny Boy” to him from across the bedroom they…
A Comprehensive Guide To The Debunked “Bathroom Predator” Myth
Today, Media Matters released the definitive guide to the “bathroom predator” myth that has been repeatedly debunked—by experts and government officials in 16 states and the…
Stop Misgendering Us: Trans Activist Demands Media Use Correct Pronouns for Trans People
By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— Evan Greer has had enough. The Jamaica Plain resident, fed up with the media’s consistent misgendering of transgender people, is…
Mat Staver: Behind all of the “Bathroom Bills” Across the Country
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— We’ve all heard of the latest rash of anti-LGBT bills that are currently popping up in several states. Included in…
Easthampton Passes Resolution in Support of Transgender Protections Legislation
EASTHAMPTON, Mass.—Last night, the Easthampton City Council unanimously passed a resolution in support of SB 735/HB 1577, the bill that would ensure explicit statewide protections…
The Fears That Many Transgender People Face in Their Lives
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— For many of us transgender folk, there are fears that need to be addressed as we discover our true selves….
West Palm Beach Mayor Places Travel Ban on City-Funded Trips to North Carolina
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—In the wake of North Carolina’s enactment of HB2, West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio became the first mayor in Florida to…
Kate Bornstein: Her 2016 Views and News on Gender
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— In late January, I saw Kate Bornstein at Real Art Ways in Hartford, Conn. If you don’t know Kate, she…
Ask a Trans woman: A Trans Question From a Co-Worker & Some Basics
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— Last night at work I was asked a question. I get asked a lot of questions, frankly, and this was not…
Leading Coalition of Latino Organizations: LGBTQ-Inclusive Policy Recommendations to Presidential Candidates
Also released Recommendations for Federal Policymakers WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), a coalition of 40 of the nation’s preeminent Latino advocacy organizations, released its…
Ask a Trans Woman: Importance of Trans Visibility for the Famous & Not-So-Famous
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about visibility. I just now finished reading a marvelous and eloquent essay in defense of…
Love & the Trans Person: The Issues and the Realities
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— It’s February and Valentine’s Day is coming upon us. It’s a nice hallmark holiday that celebrates the love between special…
Orange Star Dascha Polanco Talks LGBT & Being a Minority
Actress on being a Hollywood minority, breaking the ‘stigma’ and why Joy will resonate with the LGBT community By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special to TRT— Dascha Polanco:…
2015 In Queer Entertainment: It’s a Trans, Trans, Trans World
By Romeo San Vicente— There was a time in LGBT media stories when the G dominated the conversation. We love gay men, of course, and…
Planned Parenthood funding ruffles feathers, continues providing vital services
By: Al Gentile & Mike Givens/TRT Reporter & Assistant Editor Respectively— In late December, Congress voted to support a $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill that…