Northampton’s Mayoral debate for the LGBT community offered important insights
By: Tynan Power/TRT Reporter- David J. Narkewicz and Michael J. Bardsley squared off in a debate specifically for the LGBT community and its allies, amid…
2011
Obama addresses HRC National Dinner My choice is clear, is yours?
By: Nicole Lashomb/Editor-in-Chief- On October 1, President Barack Obama took center stage at the 15thAnnual HRC National Dinner as a guest speaker. It took me…
Northampton’s Trans Pride March was poorly attended, a bad showing of support
By: Tynan Power/TRT Columnist* Last year, I found myself in the awkward position of trying to carry a 15-foot banner in the Trans Pride march…
Faith, Family, and God: Was Apostle Paul Gay?
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist- There’s been much and growing speculation in recent years about Apostle Paul’s sexuality. Long identified — incorrectly — for wanting…
The Occupy movement could grow even stronger by joining other local activist groups
By: Jason Lydon/TRT Columnist- Mike Konczal, a fellow with the Roosevelt Institute who focuses on financial reform, structural unemployment, consumer access to financial services, and…
Trans children: letting kids be who they are
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist- I have a question for you. I’m trying to write an article about transgender children and the wisdom of allowing them…
Thinking Out Loud: Am I post-gay yet? Or am I just overcompensating for gay stereotypes?
By: Abby Dees*/Special for TRT- Have you become complacent about being gay? I have. As LGBT rights evolve, and LGBT life becomes more normalized to…
Tiene que haber una intervención necesaria para cambiar una lección
Por: Wilfred Labiosa*/Columnista de TRT- La comunidad Latina en Boston (o en cualquier otra ciudad) debe educarse en la política que les rodea. Como comunidad…
On the yearly TDOR, we remember lives lost too soon
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist- Every November around the 20th you will find Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) events being held all around the world….
To Cook is To Love: A Foodies Journal
By: John Verlinden Food and Politics Even though it’s still a year away the races for President and for U.S. Senator from Massachusetts are already…
DOMA under legal fire from gay service members
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter/ A national organization that provides legal assistance to LGBT members of the armed forces and advocated repeal of ‘don’t ask, don’t…
TRT Endorsements for Massachusetts Mayoral Candidates
By: Nicole Lashomb*/Editor-in-Chief- In a matter of a few days, the municipal elections will take place in Massachusetts. Not only is it important to vote,…
Creep of the Week: The infamous Linda Harvey (Mission America) on gay pediatrician’s care
By: D’Anne Witkowski- Your son just fell off the monkey bars, shattering a kneecap and busting out some teeth. Your kid is screaming in pain,…
The Queen of Latin Pop: Gloria Reaches Out to the Gays
By: Chris Azzopardi Gloria Estefan isn’t called the Queen of Latin Pop for nothing. Over three decades – and counting – she’s earned it. Since…
Northampton’s Pride & Joy launches anew, grand re-opening celebration at new location
NORTHAMPTON, Mass.- On November 17, Northampton’s Pride & Joy will hold its grand re-opening celebration. Since its inception in 1992, this store holds a special…
Creep of the Week: State Rep. Dave Agema’s only way
By: D’Anne Witkowski* There’s one thing you can say about the state of Michigan: it’s too friendly to gays. I mean, yes, it’s still legal…
Northampton Mayoral Candidates to Hold Forum for the LGBT Community
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – Voters in Northampton, Massachusetts who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and their allies will have an opportunity to get to know…
Deep Inside Hollywood: Timberlake, DeGeneres, Cattrall, Nixon and more Glee!
Justin Timberlake’s got the beat If you’re old enough to remember disco’s heyday, then you know Casablanca Records. It was the dance music record label…
‘Footloose:’ So Much Gayer Than You Thought
By: Chris Azzopardi/TRT Special Footloose is known just as much for its dancing as it is for the guy who did most of it: Kevin…
Thinking Out Loud: Who you calling a hater?
By: Abby Dees*/TRT Special Telling people who are uninformed or locked into intolerant thinking that they are in fact hateful isn’t going to bring about…
MTPC celebrates 10 years of transgender advocacy
By Chuck Colbert /TRT Reporter/ A statewide organization at the forefront of transgender-rights advocacy celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking the milestone with an awards ceremony…
To Cook is to Love: A Foodies Journal
By: John Verlinden Time to Fall Back Wow, can you believe it’s already October? Old man winter’s just around the corner, and we’ll soon be…
Thinking Out Loud: The biggest threat for our youth
By: Abby Dees*/Special for TRT- Forget politics – the real challenge is our families In my travels lately as a professional gay I’ve been speaking…