Reasons For LGBTQIA+ Folks To Attend Their Local Prides
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— It’s June and June is Pride month! Many prides are held in June and, in many areas, you can attend…
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Mass. Transgender Student Crowned Prom King
Transgender teen finally lives his dream, as he openly transitions into the young man he always knew he was By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— A Barnstable…
Trans Masculine Individuals: HPV Prevention & Screening Critical, Fenway Says
Trans masculine individuals anywhere in the gender spectrum are at risk of developing cervical cancer The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health last week released a…
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…
Be Visible: Fight The Trans Military Ban, Support Our Own
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/ TRT Columnist— The transgender military ban is unacceptable. The ban effectively erases transgender identities as if transgender people don’t even exist….
Illinois Ensures Medicaid Coverage Of Gender Affirming Surgery
Shown to be cost-effective in other states, coverage will advance inclusion and access for LGBTQ community SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fostering healthcare equity and inclusion, the…
New RNC Spokesperson Elizabeth Harrington Hates Trans Kids, Troops
By: Neal Broverman— Transphobic writer Elizabeth Harrington will be the Republican National Committee’s new national spokesperson, the party announced Thursday. Harrington replaces Kayleigh McEnany, who’s…
Salem Mass. Flies Transgender Flag Supporting Transgender Day of Visibility
By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— SALEM, Mass.—The transgender flag soared in front of Salem City Hall earlier this week as a visible sign of solidarity for…
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…
MassEquality Announces 2019 Icon Award Winners
MA LGBTQ state legislators and the Yes on 3 Campaign to be honored for their contributions to the LGBTQ community at the 2019 Beacons of…
How To Avoid Misgendering & What To Do If You Already Have
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist– I recently received this question from an old friend of mine: “I fear misgendering people that I don’t personally already know…
Famed Trans Sensation Releases “Jupiter,” Conquers Addiction, Offers Support
Ryan Cassata surprises fans with a remake of “Jupiter” and new song verse; pays homage to those lost By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— LOS ANGELES—For the…
Possible Depression Issues That I Ignored During My Transition
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/ TRT Columnist I was surfing the Internet the other day looking for information on depression and I found a short video,…
The Network/La Red Brings LGBTQ Sexual & Domestic Violence To The Forefront
By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— BOSTON—A Massachusetts coalition of more than 60 organizations against sexual assault and violence, recently met with state lawmakers to brief them…
The Latest LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Developments
Transgender service members testify in historic Congressional hearing; Tennessee anti-LGBTQ bills could cost state billions; Anti-transgender bills die in South Dakota WASHINGTON—For the first time ever, five transgender service…
VICTORY: Anti-Transgender Bills Defeated In South Dakota
WASHINGTON—All four anti-transgender bills in South Dakota are now dead after HB 1225, which sought to prohibit transgender student athletes from participating in school sports teams that…
Anti-Transgender Bill Advances In South Dakota
Legislation targeting transgender students previously cleared the full House, while several other bills are pending WASHINGTON—South Dakota’s HB 1225, which seeks to prohibit transgender student athletes…
Kennedy Introduces Resolution, Rejects Trump Transgender Military Ban
Continues House Democratic response to misguided transgender military ban policy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Joe Kennedy III early last week introduced a resolution rejecting President…
TransMilitary: Laila Ireland On Advocacy & Inclusion Under Trump
Documentary exposes lives of trans service members and their struggles to serve authentically; Ireland medically retired due to government military policies regarding trans service members…
Jess Dugan’s “Every Breath We Drew” Spotlighted At Montserrat Gallery
Artist portrays the complexity of gender identity, sexuality, and intimacy through a compassionate lens By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— BEVERLY, Mass.—Drawing inspiration from its own transgender…
Do You Have A Transgender Valentine? Are They Are Worthy Of Being Your Partner?
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/ TRT Columnist— I was browsing through Facebook the other day and I saw a meme, “Telling a man you already have…
Gift Of Love For Valentine’s To Combat Hate, Ignorance
Love and Inspiration from others used as a recipe to combat hate Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— Happy Valentine’s Day hopeless romantics! If you’re still seeking…
Bipartisan Bill To Allow Transgender People To Serve In The Military
By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter– Both the House and the Senate today introduced groundbreaking bills that will allow transgender people to serve in the military. The…