Creep of the Week: Jerry Cox perfect notion of family, then Sandusky and the gays
By: D’Anne Witkowski* Newsflash: homosexuality and pedophilia are not the same things. Equating the two makes as much sense as equating adopting a pet kitty…
2011
TRT Book Review: The Gay Gospels
By: Paul P. Jesep* Dr. Keith Sharpe, a Christian gay writer and activist in London, has authored a new book titled The Gay Gospels. He takes…
2011: The Year in Queer
By: Jimmy Newsum/Special for TRT 2011 has been a crazy see-saw year, with terrific highs like Don’t Ask Don’t Tell being repealed, Florida lifting its gay adoption ban…
Running for My Life
By: Tynan Power/TRT Columnist* Last December, I ran my first 5K. I came in a proud 2649th. Although it was my first race, Northampton’s annual…
Yes, Rick, the “family” is the bedrock of our society
By: Nicole Lashomb, Editor-in-Chief* As the 2012 Presidential election nears, the Republican candidates have become more and more preposterous and pervasive in their personal views…
Pinkwashing in Israel distracts attention from larger human-rights violations, a call to action
By: Jason Lydon/TRT Columnist* The month of November was “Out in Israel Month,” as organized by the Consulate General of Israel, Israel Campus Round Table,…
This is why I stand up for trans rights, former leaders inspired me to do what I do
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist* It’s been a busy month for me and for the Trans Community and so I thought I might answer one of…
Faith, Family, and God – Holiday Stocking Stuffer
By Paul P. Jesep/TRT Columnist* Everyone loves a stocking stuffer. It doesn’t matter if it’s small. Size isn’t important. Don’t be embarrassed if it’s modest….
If you can’t be with family for the holidays, find other company
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist- It’s December and another holiday season is upon us. For some, that is wonderful news of spending time with the…
Calling all LGBT business owners, here’s an opportunity for you
By: Jenn Tracz*/CABO’s Executive Director- Are you LGBT? Do you own a business? Did you know there is LGBT business certification you can receive that…
J. Edgar: The (Gay?) Man Behind The Mask
By: Chris Azzopardi/TRT Special Out screenwriter Dustin Lance Black talks Clint Eastwood’s ‘loving’ take on J. Edgar and Leonardo DiCaprio’s turn as a powerful closet…
Cyndi Shines: Singer/activist isn’t so unusual – she’s just human
By: Chris Azzopardi Twenty-five years ago, Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors” shined through – on the radio, and in the hearts of so many. It was…
A small victory for the Transgender Community
Erica Kay’s overturned grand theft conviction finally officially closed On Wednesday, November 23, 2011, historical transgender personality and activist Erica Kay was scheduled to make…
Homosexual Difficulties: The scary truth about one Osmond brother’s family-friendly website
By: Abby Dees*/Special for TRT- I had meant to write about serious LGBT news this week, but I accidently fell down the sinkhole of celebrity…
New book highlights the experiences of transgender people
Coinciding with the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, an event held every November 20 to recognizes individuals who have been murdered in the previous year…
Superior Interior: Designer Joshua Ingraham Shows You How
By: Travis Laborn/TRT Special Joshua Ingraham holds himself to the same standard he does his designs-with class, integrity and always a surprise element of fun….
The OutField: Gay Sports’ Hot 100 important moments in gay sports history
By: Dan Woog* To John Amaechi’s long list of achievements – former NBA basketball player, gay activist, human rights advocate – add another: Order of…
Queer Hip-Hop Nation from Elephant: The unique twin brother gay rappers
By: Edward Jonas/TRT Special Coleman and Jackson Vrana make up the controversial band, Elephant-the only white, twin brother, queer rappers on the music scene today….
Transgender rights bill passes in Mass. House and Senate
Once signed, the Law will go into effect July 1, 2012 By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter/ BOSTON-Casino gambling grabbed all the headlines, but in an historic…
Reactions to the MA House & Senate’s Passage of the Transgender Equal Rights Bill: Community Leaders Speak Out
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter– “With the passage of this bill, the transgender people of our state will have significantly greater legal protections, and that is…
Deep Inside Hollywood
Alan Cumming visits a less groovy 1970s in Any Day Now The struggle for LGBT marriage equality and adoption rights makes the news pretty regularly now…
Hear Me Out: Kelly Clarkson’s emotions in the raw & Miranda Lambert, look at yourself
By: Chris Azzopardi Kelly Clarkson, Stronger If Kelly Clarkson wasn’t making music, you have to wonder: Where would she take out her wronged-woman rage? It’s a…
High levels of HIV infection among Hispanic community
By: Joe Siegel/TRT Reporter– On October 15, which has been designated as National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, AIDS organizations across the country held events to…