Gay Couple Sues Worcester Catholic Diocese, Alleging Discrimination
By: Chuck Colbert /TRT Reporter– A married gay male couple from Sutton, Massachusetts, is suing the Worcester Catholic diocese, alleging sexual orientation discrimination in their…
September 2012
Creep of the Week: Missouri’s Rep. Todd Akin’s Anti-Women & Anti-Gay Comments
By: D’Anne Witkowski/Special for TRT– OK, everybody, I have some really shocking news. I know this is going to really hurt some people, but I…
When Sex Calls: Out Director & Rising Star Talk Comedy’s Queerness, Pseudo-lesbianism, More
By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special for TRT– “Does it feel gay to you?” Jamie Travis asks about his directorial debut, For a Good Time, Call, as if…
Sandra Fluke Crucified by Republicans & Conservatives For Standing for Women’s Rights
Op:Ed– By Patrick O’Shenahan/Special for TRT– Only in America are the men and society who claim to care for women and children, the same men…
Obama, Gay Democrats Pitch Four More Years for the President
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter–The role of government and that of change top priorities, come Election Day Nov. 6, for LGBT voters trekking the road to…
Adam Levine Exposed: Talks Passion for Gay Rights, Acting
Pop star talks acting debut nudity and biggest ‘Voice’ diva By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special to TRT– Supermodel girlfriends, rumored spats with Christina Aguilera and the engine…
Latin@ Pride 2012: An LGBTQA Celebration through Fun, Bonding, & Education
By: Graysen Martínez Ocasio/TRT Publisher– BOSTON, Mass. – Latin@ Pride 2012 is set to start on September 23-29 in Boston, Massachusetts, and it will have…
Why Latin@ Pride? This is Why!
Below are some facts that show the importance and attention that the LGBTQ communities of color need. Based on these shocking reports, by reputable sources,…
LGBTQ Latino Struggle As It Compares/Differs with LGBTQ Mainstream Struggle
LGBTQ Latino and allied community members and leaders were asked to answer the questions above –see graphic by Prizm Designs — (in their language of…
RI Speaker of the House, Gordon Fox, Promises Marriage Equality Move if Re-Elected
By: Clara Lefton/TRT Reporter– Rhode Island House of Representatives’ Speaker, Gordon Fox (D), has recently vowed to bring marriage equality to a vote as early…
RI: Bryant University Shows Pride in Big Ways, Does Not Let Incident Define Campus
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– The response to an LGBT art exhibit stolen from the walls of Bryant University in the spring of 2012 has…
Bitch brings it to Rainbow RiverFest, Artist Reclaims Identity, Talks Politics
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter– Holyoke, Mass. — Bitch, an international acclaimed indie-electro band, notoriously known for a world renowned tour with Ani DiFranco and music…
LGBT Coalition Festival Promotes Inclusive Environment, Showcases LGBTQ Talent, Unique Environment
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– The Rainbow Riverfest, the annual fall fundraiser for the LGBT Coalition of Western Mass., is taking place this year on…
2nd Annual Carnival 2013 Poster Contest; Looking for Artists
PROVINCETOWN, Mass. – The Provincetown Business Guild, PBG, is looking for artists interested in submitting their creative materials for a poster for next year’s Carnival….
Mr. Boston Bear’s 2011 Year of Reign
By: Glenn Koetzner/TRT Special– BOSTON–Mr. Boston Bear, a MASSBEARZ competition started just last year, has done extraordinary work in the community. Created in the fraternal…
Deep Inside Hollywood: Jodie Foster, MLK drama, Sedaris movie, ‘Such Good People’
By: Romeo San Vicente*/Special to TRT– Jodie Foster gets married to the mob The next time you see Jodie Foster in front of the camera…
Local Organizations Receive Government Funds: Provides Core HIV/AIDS Medical Services
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded over $68 million in grants for HIV/AIDS care for women,…
The OutField: Major League Soccer Kicks Boy Scouts
By: Dan Woog*/Special for TRT– Last month, after a two-year, super-secret study by a group of unnamed people, the Boy Scouts of America announced that…
From the Editor’s Desk: The Economy — Where it All Went Wrong
By: Nicole Lashomb/TRT’s Editor-in-Chief– The “War on Terror.” The cost? Economic stability. Last month’s Republican National Convention left me perplexed and wondering how it is…
Dani Shay: From internet to TV stardom, debuts at RiverFest
By: Emily Scagel/The Rainbow Times– Singer-songwriter Dani Shay has much more than her appearances on reality TV shows “The Glee Project” and “America’s Got Talent”…
Perspectiva: ¡Celebración de Nuestra Comunidad Latina LGBT!
Por: Wilfred Labiosa*/Columnista de TRT– Ya estamos listos para celebrar la 9na celebración local de Orgullo Latino LGBT; ¡la celebración más larga y antigua en…
Back-to-School: Questions and Hopes for LGBTQ Young People in the Education System
By: Jason Lydon*/TRT Columnist– The arrival of September, along with all of the back-to-school marketing, has a much different impact on me now that I…
Importance of Transgenders Coming Out: Why Visibility is Necessary
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist– My name is Deja Nicole Greenlaw and, in the spirit of Harvey Milk, I’m here to recruit you! I am…