We Reap What We Sow: Food and Politics and the 2012 Elections
By: John Verlinden/TRT Cuisine Writer– We still call it the “Farm Bill,” and politicians still want the photo op with a small farm family whenever…
2012
Transwomen Coming Out Later in Life Risk Losing Their Families & More
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist– To the transwomen who are/were family men and who have suffered the loss of family: When I began writing for TRT…
It’s Time to Reach Out to, Fight for and Listen to Our Youth
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist– Last month, I had the opportunity to attend and speak at The Massachusetts Commission on GLBT Youth Hearings, held locally at…
SB 1070: Today’s Immigrants Woes Not So Different Than Past Ones
By: Graysen Martínez Ocasio*/TRT Publisher– Arizona’s SB 1070 should not be a part of this nation of ours, for it is blatant discrimination and racial…
Creep of the Week: GOProud, Deliberately Supports Hatred & Anti-Gay Candidates
By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special for TRT– There are some folks in this world who just don’t understand gay Republicans. I am not one of them. Though…
Lambda Legal: Apoya Decisión Contra Ley Anti-Inmigrante de Arizona, Corte Suprema
Nueva York, NY—El mes pasado, Lambda Legal y más de 100 organizaciones que apoyan los derechos de los inmigrantes—incluyendo la Liga de Ciudadanos Latinoamericanos Unidos…
Thinking Out Loud: Go for a Ride, Be Out & Proud Biking, Even in Lycra
By: Abby Dees*/Special for TRT– I have a gay agenda: to get every LGBT person who can climb on a bike to start riding one….
Lambda Legal: Urges High Court to Uphold Ruling Against AZ Anti-Immigrant Law
[Provided by LambdaLegal] New York, NY–Last month, Lambda Legal and over 100 civil rights, faith and community organizations – including the Leadership Conference on Civil…
2012: Verano y Año de Políticas Candentes Para la Comunidad LGBT
Por: Wilfred Labiosa*/Columnista de TRT– Otra celebración de Orgullo de Boston y Rhode Island concluyó. Ahora es la época de verano, playa, barbacoas y vacaciones…
Baystate Health: Equality Index Leader in LGBT Healthcare 2012, HRC Reports
SPRINGFIELD – Baystate Health has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” for the second consecutive year in the Healthcare Equality Index of…
Historic Transgender Equal Rights Act To Take Effect July 1, 2012
BOSTON, Mass.—On July 1, 2012, the Transgender Equal Rights Act will take effect. For the first time in the Commonwealth’s history, transgender residents will be…
Fact Sheet: The Affordable Care Act: Secure Health Coverage for the Middle Class
The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act ensures hard-working, middle class families will get the security they deserve and protects every American…
National Reactions to the High Court Decision Upholding Affordable Care Act, 5-4
Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) “This is an important day for the Supreme Court and an important day for Americans who need affordable health care coverage….
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Pres. Obama’s Affordable Care Act
In a dramatic move with significant political and economic implications, a majority of the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday (June 28) voted to uphold President…
The Transgender Bill, H3810, Takes Effect July 1: What You Need to Know
Courtesy of GLAD On November 23, 2011, Governor Deval Patrick signed into law H3810, An Act Relative to Gender Identity. This law adds “gender identity”…
June 27 Is National HIV Testing Day: Know Your Status, Get Tested
BOSTON, Mass. — Today is National HIV Testing Day. The US Centers for Disease Control estimates that one-in-five people living with HIV do not know their status….
Cyndi Lauper Releases “Sex Is In The Heel” From The Musical Soon To Be in Broadway
Iconic performer Cyndi Lauper has released “Sex is in the Heel,” a remixed selection from the upcoming musical Kinky Boots. The track is available for free download starting at www.kinkybootsthemusical.com….
U.S Supreme Court Immigration Law Decision: LGBT Orgs. React
[Continuously updated with other organization leaders’ reactions] BOSTON, Mass. —The United States Supreme Court today just released its decision about SB1070, the 2010 Arizona Immigration…
“We Need Pastors, Not Politicians: Your Election Year Antics are Hurting the Church!”
WASHINGTON – Catholics for Equality, the country’s largest national political organization of pro-LGBT equality Catholics, joined hands yesterday with several fair-minded and faithful Catholic social…
Channing & Joe, Stripped Actors Talk film’s Gay following, Wearing Thongs, More
By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special for TRT– “Wearing a thong is a pain in the a$$” escapes Joe Manganiello’s mouth with complete disregard to the glaring innuendo….
Fenway Health Leads in Healthcare Equality Across the Board
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– A new report on that status of healthcare for LGBT Americans shows that an increasing number of hospitals are striving to…
Speaking Truth to Power For LGBTQ Youth Homelessness
Massachusetts GLBT Youth Commission testimony of Mandy Lussier, Safe Spaces Coordinator at Youth on Fire, a program of the AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts…
Mainers Unite for Marriage Equality at Pride’s 26th Celebration
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– Even before the Pride Parade marchers stepped off from Monument Square at 12:30 p.m. in downtown Portland, the annual event was…