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American band Fun members, Andrew Dost, Nate Ruess (lead singer), and Jack Antonoff.  Photo: Fueled by Ramen

Guitarist Jack Antonoff on LGBT activism, the band’s Ally Coalition, more

By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special for TRT– If Nate Ruess, Jack Antonoff and Andrew Dost have taught us anything, it’s this: You can be fun. and still stand up for something serious. The breakout single that sent the New York-based band’s sophomore album, Some Nights, soaring, “We Are Young” entered the pop-culture zeitgeist almost overnight with commercial [...]

Rebecca Haad, AIDS Action Committee  Photo by AAC

Eastern Bank Honors Rebecca Haag & AIDS Action Committee with Special Award

Eastern also honors 30 organizations dedicated to community health care BOSTON, Mass. – On October 9th, Eastern Bank honored Rebecca Haag and AIDS Action Committee with the 24th annual Wainwright Social Justice Award.  Eastern also honored 30 Massachusetts community health care organizations before more than 500 people in an evening reception in downtown Boston. Haag is [...]

Cyd Zeigler  Photo by: Cyd Zeigler

The OutField: Nike Reaches the LGBT Sports Summit

By: Dan Woog*/Special for TRT– A few years ago, no one was talking about LGBT issues in sports. Now, everyone is. Suddenly, the game that dared not speak its name turned into a cacophony. Legit sports organizations (the NCAA; American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) wanted to address homophobia in athletics. So [...]