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Boston Gay Men’s Chorus’ “Haul Out the Holly”
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC)—whose mission is to create musical experiences to inspire change, build community and celebrate difference—will present their annual holiday show, “Haul Out the Holly,” throughout the month of December at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall. “The Chorus’ role is to share the stories of […]
AIDS: Signs of Progress, But Worries About Cuts
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— More than 9,000 people with HIV were on a waiting list for federal assistance in buying their medications in August 2011. On Monday, President Obama announced that, as of this week, that number is down to zero. “At one time, the need was so great that over 9,000 people […]
Survey: Vatican Asks Laity About Gay Marriage, Gay Families
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—In yet another indication of a changing Catholic Church, the Vatican is asking members of the laity their views on marriage and family life—and a whole lot more. News of Pope Francis’ wish to hear from the faithful on a variety of topics—including same-sex marriage, contraception, cohabitation, divorce, and remarriage—broke […]
HBGC Strengthens Community, Raises Funds at 4th Annual Gala
Event honored Rev. Irene Monroe, Nelson Roman, and BAGLY while raising funds to continue programs and services for Latina/o and Black LGBTQ communities BOSTON, Mass. — The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) hosted its 4th annual gala on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the Villa Victoria Center for the Arts in Boston, MA. The event welcomed […]
Tenth Anniversary of Goodridge – The Rocky Start of It All
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— It was not the start of the marriage equality movement, but it has proven to be its watershed moment: November 18. And this year marks the 10th anniversary of the landmark marriage equality decision from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Goodridge was a rather quiet and somewhat rocky start for the […]
LGBT Workers of Color Among the Most Disadvantaged
Groundbreaking report from broad coalition explores barriers to good jobs for LGBT workers of color SAN FRANCISCO, Ca.— According to a new report released today, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) workers of color are among the most disadvantaged workers in the United States. Due to discrimination coupled with a lack of workplace protections, unequal […]
Hawaii Senate Sends Same-Sex Marriage Bill to Governor
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The debate went on much longer than expected but the Hawaii Senate voted Tuesday to give final legislative approval to a bill allowing same-sex couples to obtain marriage licenses. The bill now goes to Democratic Governor Neil Abercrombie, who has indicated he will sign it tomorrow. It will take effect […]
Gates Poised to Lead Boy Scouts
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– National gay-rights leaders are responding positively to reports that former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates will lead the Boy Scouts of America. The Scouts’s national executive board selected Gates late last month; and if approved by a BSA oversight council, he will serve a two-year term. Gates, 70, was a key player […]
Breaking: Hawaii House Clears Marriage Bill
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The Hawaii House gave final approval Friday evening to a marriage equality bill, putting Hawaii on track to become the 16th state plus the District of Columbia to allow same-sex couples to marry. The tally was 30 to 19. The voting and amendment process was a raucous one, with numerous […]
Historic Senate Vote: ENDA Passes
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The U.S. Senate today approved the flagship piece of legislation that the LGBT community has fought for over the past 19 years and more. The 64 to 32 vote marked the first time the Senate has approved the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). The only other Senate vote, in 1996, failed […]
Walsh Triumphs in Boston Mayor’s Race
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass. — State Representative Martin J. Walsh emerged victorious in the Boston mayor’s race Tuesday night, Nov. 5, capturing 52 percent of the vote to City Councilor at Large John R. Connolly’s 48 percent. Fewer than 5,000 votes separated the two, with Walsh, 46, who goes by the name Marty, grabbing […]
Breaking: Illinois House Passes Marriage Equality Bill
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The Illinois House of Representatives passed a marriage equality bill Tuesday afternoon, by a vote of 61 to 54, 2 present, following a prolonged debate that centered frequently on religion and race. The state senate, which passed the bill in February, voted within the hour to concur in the House […]
Breaking: ENDA Clears Procedural Hurdle
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The U.S. Senate invoked a motion for cloture this afternoon, 61 to 30, just one vote more than the 60 it needed to force the chamber to take up debate and consideration of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). It is not clear whether the Senate will begin debate tonight or […]
ENDA — The Prospects: Senate Support Reaches 60
By Lisa Keen*/Keen News Service— With one sentence, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid promised, during his remarks on the floor Monday, that he will bring the Employment Non-Discrimination Act to the Senate floor during the current Senate work period. Reid wasn’t specific about the timing, but most believe that it will be in the […]
GLAD Honors SJC Chief Justice Margaret Marshall
By: Chuck Colbert /TRT Reporter— November marks the tenth anniversary of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruling that made the state the first in the nation where same-sex couples could legally marry. The Court’s decision jump-started the freedom to marry movement nationwide, which now includes 14 states and the District of Columbia. The ruling […]
