Getting To Zero: Decriminalizing Sex Work Educational Symposium
BOSTON—The Getting to Zero Activist Academy will host a symposium to provide education about the national movement to decriminalize sex work entitled, “Decrimpact” on Saturday,…
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TikTok New Policy Limits LGBTQ+ Hatred
After months of working behind the scenes with UltraViolet & GLAAD, TikTok unveils updated user policy to impede harassment, disinformation, misogyny, Anti-LGBTQ+ Hatred, Misgendering, disordered…
Black Trans Woman Dies: Media, Police Misgender Her
The National Black Justice Coalition, the HRC, Friends, and Family Mourn the Death of Za’niyah Williams, A Black Trans Woman Killed in a Hit-And-Run Car…
Nondiscrimination Statute Affirmed In CT
In a friend-of-the-court brief, GLAD urged the Conn. Supreme Court to affirm the state’s nondiscrimination laws, including for LGBTQ people HARTFORD—Recently, the Connecticut Supreme Court…
Holiday Concert & Telethon In Salem
4th Annual Holiday Classics Concert Is a Fundraiser To Benefit Project Out, Inc.; Eastern Bank Main Sponsor of the Event SALEM, Mass.—Project Out, a Salem-based…
Commission On LGBTQ Youth On Homophobic Act
Homophobia Condemned by Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth BOSTON—The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth was shocked and dismayed to learn of the homophobic incident that…
TDOR 2021: 53 Trans Murders So Far
This year, during TDoR (November), 53 Trans People Have Been Murdered, Most of them Are People of Color By: Nicole Lashomb*/Editor-in-Chief— Each November 20, at…
LGBTQ+ Candidates’ Historic Wins
1000+ LGBTQ+ Elected Officials Will Serve for the First Time; 83 Victory Fund Endorsed Candidates Won So Far WASHINGTON—As of the latest LGBTQ+ voter count,…
Transgender & GD Health Guide By Fenway
Fenway Health clinicians and Researchers Author first edition of Transgender and Gender Diverse Health Care: The Fenway Guide published by McGraw Hill Professional; First case-based textbook…
Rainbow Times Releases Key Endorsements
The Rainbow Times’ endorsements for Salem and Lynn, Mass. are in; Boston Mayoral endorsement to come By: The Rainbow Times’ Editorial Team— The Rainbow Times’ editorial…
Marvin Cortes Identifies As Bisexual
America’s Next Top Model Runner Up, Marvin Cortes, Comes Out By: Matthew Blanco/Special to TRT— Marvin Cortes was working as a cashier at Zara when…
United States Of Gay
Fifty-One Ab-Fab Road-Trip Destinations and Pit Stops – One in Each State and the District of Columbia – That Are Must-sees and Dos for Out-and-Proud…
MassEquality Counterprotested SHFA’s Event
Organizers of “Super Happy Fun America,” the Producers of Straight Pride, Hosted a Fundraiser Celebrating the Riots of January 6 at the Capitol; MassEquality Counterprotested…
BiWeek Kicks Off, Organizations Celebrate
The Bisexual Resource Center, GLAAD, and Still Bisexual kick off #BiWeek to celebrate bisexuality+ visibility; Annual #BiWeek Digital Campaign Draws Attention to the Experiences, While…
BAGLY’s Lawsuit Allowed To Continue
Federal Court Allows BAGLY Lawsuit Challenging Trump “Rollback Rule” Undermining Healthcare Nondiscrimination Protections To Continue BOSTON—Recently, a federal court permitted plaintiffs to continue to pursue…
Eviction Moratorium Demanded In Boston
Amidst Housing Crisis, Doctors, Community Organizations, and Members Demand Eviction Moratorium Via Open Letter BOSTON, Mass.—The Massachusetts Coalition for Health Equity (MCHE) delivered an open…
LGBTQ Youth Crisis In Child Welfare System
GLAD issues Statement on the Crisis Facing LGBTQ Youth in the Mass. Child Welfare System GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) Senior Staff Attorney Polly…
Transgender Adolescent Social Transition Not Harmful
Study Finds that Transgender Adolescent or Childhood Social Transition Is Not Harmful; Bullying Present In K-12 Experiences BOSTON—A study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health finds…
Natasha On Being Trans At WLP, Guest Feature
WLP gave Natasha respect and a place where she could feel whole By: Henry Morris/Special to TRT— This month, we had the pleasure of sitting…
MassEquality To Counterprotest SHFA’s Event
UPDATED: Organizers of “Super Happy Fun America,” SHFA aka the producers of Straight Pride, Plan to Host a Fundraiser Celebrating the Riots of January 6…
Pride For The People Releases Statement
Pride For The People’s Statement Comes As Response to Boston Pride’s Decision to Dissolve the LGBTQIA+ Organization BOSTON—Pride for the People, along with numerous other…
Boston Pride Dissolves After Pressure
After Months of Pressure, Boston Pride Disbands Organization Instead of Adding QTBIPOC and Allies’ Voices to the Board; [Story Still Unfolding] BOSTON—In a press release…
Healey, Other AGs: Pass Equality Act Now
Massachusetts AG Healey Joins Coalition of AGs Urge Senate to Pass the Equality Act BOSTON—Attorney General Maura Healey recently joined a coalition of 25 attorneys…