BOSTON, Mass. — The Massachusetts Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Youth applauds the release of guidelines last Friday by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary…
BOSTON, Mass. — The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) on Feb. 15 issued comprehensive guidelines that aim to ensure Massachusetts public schools comply…
BSA has yet to take meaningful action on addressing anti-gay discrimination Washington, D.C. – Following recent news that the Boy Scouts of America is considering a change…
Executive Order would prohibit anti-LGBT discrimination in federal contractor hiring practices WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual…
By: Elizabeth Rowell, Special to TRT— Picture books about many different kinds of families are readily available for young children including families with a mom…
By: Elizabeth Rowell, Special to TRT— Many transgender adults don’t remember any picture books from their early childhood years (3-8) that could have been supportive…
Marlborough, Massachusetts – One hundred and seventy five master craft designers and fine artists were selected from among nearly 1000 applicants to participate in the…
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service– Openly gay U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin was in the chair’s seat Tuesday (February 12) when the U.S. Senate voted 78…
By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special for TRT– All together now: “If I knew you were coming I’d have baked a cake. Unless you’re gay, unless you’re gay…”…
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…
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…
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…
BOSTON, Mass. — The American Bar Association Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity recognized Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defender’s Civil Rights Project Director…
WASHINGTON, DC — The Secular Coalition for America today expressed disappointment that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) decided to postpone addressing its discriminatory policies…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…