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…
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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…
Comprehensive Immigration Reform & Ensuring That we Are Fighting for Everyone
By: Jason Lydon*/TRT Columnist– The national newspapers, Internet blogs and every television news program are all covering the political dialogue on “comprehensive immigration reform.” Questions…
Hate the Sin, Not the Sinner, or so They Say
By: Nicole Lashomb*/Editor-in-Chief– In modern politics where the conservative movement is losing ground as the country moves in favor of supporting LGBT rights, the rhetoric…
DOMA on the Ropes: Will the Supreme Court Deliver the Knockout Punch?
By: Bernadette Stark, Esq.*/Special to TRT– The country has been riveted this week as the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases…
Ask Lambda Legal Immigration Reform is an LGBT Issue
By: Iván Espinoza-Madrigal/Special to TRT– Q: Why are LGBT groups working on immigration issues and what does the recent debate about Comprehensive Immigration Reform have…
Boston’s LGBTQ Community Reacts to Mayor Menino’s Departure
Local leaders reflect, share thanks following the mayor’s announcement By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— On Thursday, May 28th, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino announced that he will…
Deep Inside Hollywood: Sarah Gilbert, Elton John, Yves Saint Laurent, more
By: Romeo San Vicente*/Special to TRT– Sara Gilbert moonlights with Bad Teacher Success breeds success. As a child star on Roseanne, Sara Gilbert won over…
Being Who You Are and Finding that Elusive Peace with Your True Self
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist– Ever since I can remember I’ve wanted to express female. However, I don’t know how I felt before my memories…
Connecticut Transgender Conference: Health, Law and the Transgender Community
By: Ashley Mark/TRT Reporter– FARMINGTON, Conn. –Transgender individuals face complex challenges within the health care and legal systems, but a leading conference in Connecticut is…
Mensaje al Alcalde Menino: ¡Gracias! Usted es Uno de Nuestros más Grandes Aliados
Por: Wilfred Labiosa*/Columnista de TRT– Acabo de escuchar las palabras del Alcalde de Boston, Thomas Menino, de que no va a correr por otro término….
Faith, Family, and God: Will the New Pope Bring Change Because of His Humility?
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist– Before you go any further take a Valium, enjoy a cocktail, or get your Tagamet ready. Your blood pressure may…
The OutField: Jarod Bormann Goes to the Mat for Equality
By: Dan Woog*/Special to TRT– Like most Iowa boys, Jarod Bormann grew up on a wrestling mat. That’s the unofficial state sport – the University…
Gayborhood News: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– Boston, MA Report outlines how religious arguments undermine women and LGBTs A report entitled Redefining Religious Liberty: The Covert Campaign…
Ask a Transwoman: Etiquette & Power of Names – Handling the Uncomfortable
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist– Hi Lorelei, I had this happen to me in Boston last week. I had a woman who I hadn’t seen in…
Fenway Health’s Women’s Dinner Party Raises Funds for Women’s Health
By: Brook Rosini/Special to The Rainbow Times– BOSTON, Mass. — The Women’s Dinner Party is an annual fundraiser for Fenway Health that brings together more…
Pregúntale a Lambda Legal: La Reforma Migratoria es un Asunto LGBT
Por: Iván Espinoza-Madrigal, Abogado/Especial para TRT– P. ¿Por qué trabajan los grupos LGBT en asuntos de inmigración y qué tiene que ver el reciente debate de…
To Cook is to Love: A Foodie’s Journal; Thinking About Excessive Salt Intake
By: John Verlinden*/TRT Food Columnist– Breaking news: New health study — We are eating too much salt and it’s not good for us. Duh! I…
Creep of the Week: American Family Association’s Sandy Rios
By: D’Anne Witkowski/Special to TRT– If there’s one thing kids in America hear too often it’s how totally cool and fantastic homosexuality is. Once upon…
Boston Pride Announces 2013 Headline Performer & App
BOSTON, Mass. – Boston Pride announced through their mobile app today that the acclaimed pop duo Karmin will be headlining the Boston Pride Festival being held on Saturday, June 8th from…
Lawyers for Transgender Rights Event to Feature Rep. Carl Sciortino & Dylan Orr
BOSTON, Mass. — The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) is pleased to announce its fourth annual Lawyers for Transgender Rights (LTR) event on Thursday, April 4…