Boston Explosions: 3 Dead, 144+ Injured; Reactions [Updated]
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter– BOSTON, Mass. — Two bombs exploded today around 2:50 p.m. along two different locations on Boylston Street, in downtown Boston. The…
April 2013
Creep of the Week: Republican National Committeeman Dave Agema
By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special to TRT– Facebook’s ever-changing privacy settings can be confusing, but you might want to click the “Only Me” setting if you’re about…
Thinking Out Loud: Waiting for History, What Court Decision will Mean for Equality
By: Abby Dees*/Special to TRT– This week, as the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of Prop 8 and DOMA, I’ve heard the following question a…
One Small Step in Marathon for Gender Identity Protections
MassEquality commends the Medford School Committee on passing a new gender identity nondiscrimination policy for Medford Public Schools and looks ahead to next steps BOSTON,…
COLORS of Compassion Celebrates LGBT Rainbow Flag 35th Anniversary
COLORS of Compassion, an internationally-focused social justice initiative, launches in May 2013 to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the LGBT Rainbow Flag, paying tribute to…
Housing Discrimination against LGBTs and Poor Still Legal in Most States
National Fair Housing Alliance Report Calls for Modernizing Fair Housing Act to Include Protection for LGBT People and Source of Income Washington, DC – Today…
Tax Day Reminds LGBT Americans of Second-Class Citizenship
Tax Day is less than a week away, standing as a glaring reminder to LGBT Americans of their current state of second-class citizenship. Under the…
Anderson Cooper & Kathy Griffin, The Wachowskis, Kasi Lemmons, Logo’s Puppet Show
By: Romeo San Vicente*/Special to TRT– Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin: better together? It’s official: both Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin have canceled talk shows….
Federal Gov. Funnels Almost $300 Billion Yearly to Businesses in States that Allow Workplace Discrimination
Executive Order Would Protect Taxpayer Funds and LGBT Americans According to New Issue Brief WASHINGTON, D.C. — American taxpayers send almost $300 billion per year…
Pressure Builds for Inclusive, Comprehensive Immigration Reform
LGBTQ Activists Host Press Conference Calling on Senate “Gang of 8” to Introduce Inclusive Bill BOSTON, MA — Today, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer…
California Bans Insurance Discrimination Against Transgender Patients
DMHC Issues Clarifying Directive to Health Plans SAN FRANCISCO, California — California’s Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) has issued guidance clarifying the obligations of…
AAC Supports Efforts for 1st National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Stable housing is critical to reducing HIV infection among young people BOSTON, Mass. — The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute issued a report yesterday titled “Out…
MassEquality & LGBT Aging Project: Lawmakers Need to Create LGBT Elder Commission
BOSTON, Mass. —Today, MassEquality and the LGBT Aging Project called on lawmakers to create an LGBT Elder Commission to study and recommend ways to meet…
Fenway Health Women’s Dinner Party Raises over $440K
BOSTON, Mass. — On April 6th, over 1,000 lesbians, bisexual and transgender women along with friends, volunteers and supporters attended Fenway Health 2013 Women’s Dinner Party….
Rhode Island Faith Community Speaks Out for Marriage Equality
By: Amelia Nugent/HRC Rhode Island Faith Organizer– Yesterday faith leaders from across the state and country congregated in Providence, Rhode Island to speak out about the…
HBGC’s Hues Launch Party a Huge Success
Boston’s queer brown womyn celebrate the creation of a new safe space for LGBTQ women of color to seek support and socialize BOSTON, Mass. — On Saturday March…
Boston Pride Announces Parade Celebrity Marshal: Star Trek Star Denise Crosby
BOSTON, Mass. — Boston Pride is excited to announce that Denise Crosby will be a Celebrity Marshal, marching in this year’s Pride Parade on Saturday,…
HIV/AIDS Stats on Gay Men and National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day
By: Eric Brus*– The level of awareness of HIV infection status has increased among men who have sex with men (MSM) testing positive for HIV…
2 More Democratic Senators Support Marriage Equality; 4 Left to Go
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two democratic U.S. Senators announced their support for marriage equality today, according to reports from the Human Rights Campaign, HRC. U.S. Sen….
Using U.S. Courts to Protect Human Rights Abroad: Community Talks Uganda v. Lively
A Community Discussion of Sexual Minorities Uganda v. Scott Lively Springfield, MA – The Western New England University School of Law and its Center for…
AIDS Foundation of Western Mass. Empowers People Living with HIV/AIDS
Monthly Program Provides Tools to Live with Dignity and Good Health SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Inc. (AFWM) is proud to…
HRC: Comprehensive & Inclusive Immigration Reform is a Priority
WASHINGTON – As part of an ongoing effort in support of comprehensive immigration reform that includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) immigrants and their…
Fenway Institute: Policy Focus on Lesbians and Cervical Cancer
Analysis from The Fenway Institute finds lesbians and bisexual women are up to 10 times less likely to receive regular cervical cancer screening than heterosexual…