Catching Up With Sandra Bernhard
By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special for TRT– Comedian takes on Jodie Foster, ‘disgusting’ reality shows and voices in the night Sandra Bernhard has never been one to…
February 2013
Carl Sciortino, Gay Lawmaker, Out Front Seeking U.S House Seat
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– An openly gay lawmaker from Massachusetts has announced his candidacy for Congress. “I am running to continue the strong progressive leadership…
LGBT Military Equality Takes Center Stage at Tonight’s State of the Union
Same-sex wife of BG Tammy Smith to be seated with First Lady WASHINGTON, DC — The fight for LGBT military equality will be on display tonight…
Mary L. Bonauto receives American Bar Association’s First Stonewall Award
BOSTON, Mass. — The American Bar Association Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity recognized Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defender’s Civil Rights Project Director…
Nonbelievers Disappointed with Boy Scouts’ Failure to Address Discrimination Policy
WASHINGTON, DC — The Secular Coalition for America today expressed disappointment that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) decided to postpone addressing its discriminatory policies…
The Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project (GMDVP) Announces Name Change
BOSTON, Massachusetts — The Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project (GMDVP), a non-profit organization providing support and services to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer (GLBTQ)…
Fenway honors National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Boston, Mass.–In honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Fenway Health created this infographic that highlights some statistics and facts about the impact HIV/AIDS has on…
Black History Month Overshadowed by Prejudice
By: Nicole Lashomb, Editor-in-Chief– February kicks off Black History Month, a month designated to pay tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with…
Valentine’s Love Stories from New England Power Couples
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– NEW ENGLAND — With marriage equality legalized in all New England states except for Rhode Island, “The Rainbow Times” interviewed prominent…
Does Including Women in Direct Ground Combat Mean a Step Toward Equality?
By: Jason Lydon*/TRT Columnist– I remember laying in my bed in high school turning the pages of a hardcover copy of “Conduct Unbecoming: Gays and…
Transgender Acceptance Timeline into the Future: What Will it Be Like?
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist– It’s 2013 and just about everyone in the world knows about transgender people. Some may not fully understand who we…
Deep Inside Hollywood: James Franco, Ira Sachs, Sean Hayes, AbFab
By: Romeo San Vicente*/Special for TRT– James Franco is one of the beautiful people, but you knew that Let’s just go ahead and make the…
Faith, Family, and God: The Marriage Ceremony & the Importance of Choosing a Celebrant
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist– One of the most joyous events in the lives of two people is joining together in marriage. Increasingly, more LGBTQ…
La Pregunta Que Nos Debemos Hacer: ¿Existimos o Vivimos?
Por: Wilfred Labiosa*/Columnista de TRT– Estas dos palabras significan algo diferente. Existir es ir a través de la vida sin pasión o energía. Vivir, vives…
The OutField: Philippe Kahn, A Role Model for All
By: Dan Woog*/Special for TRT– As a volunteer assistant wrestling coach, Philippe Kahn had an easy relationship with the athletes at South High School in…
Carnival 2013: “Viva Las Vegas” Calling All Artists to Participate
PROVINCETOWN, Massachusetts — The Provincetown Business Guild (PBG), in preparation for Carnival 2013 themed “Viva Las Vegas,” has started their 2nd Annual Carnival Poster Contest….
AAC of Massachusetts Marks National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Agency will sponsor two discussions about impact of HIV/AIDS in Black community and offer free HIV testing BOSTON, February 6, 2013—Tomorrow is the 13th annual…
Gayborhood News: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– Boston, MA AIDS Action Committee disapproves funding cuts The AIDS Action Committee has released a statement voicing concern of Gov….
To Cook is to Love: A Foodie’s Journal; Homemade Prescription for Cold & Flu
By: John Verlinden*/TRT Food Columnist– There’s a nasty cold going around, and flu season is in high gear. These bugs are particularly vicious. Boston and…
Boston and French Locals Say “Oui for Equality”
Rally held to support marriage equality and same-sex adoption in France By: Lauren Walleser/ TRT Reporter– Local LGBT and French organizations recently braved the bitter…
Thinking Out Loud: Is The Constitution Passé?
On the precipice of big change in LGBT rights, perhaps it’s time for a rethink. By: Abby Dees*/Special for TRT– Despite my radical spirit, my…
Creep of the Week: “Anti-Almost Everything” Pastor Terry Jones
By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special for TRT– Hey are you pissed that President Obama has been all nice-nice with the gays lately? Then you should totally set…
Manifesto: Being Angry, Not Losing Our Temper & Building a World We Want to See
By: Lorelei Erisis/TRT Columnist– First of all, I Love You. All of you. But I’m angry. Angry that there are those who suffer simply for…