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…
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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…
Pregúntale a Lambda Legal – La Comunidad Transgénero y la Policía
Por: Dru Levasseur/Abogado Derechos Transgéneros– P: Soy una mujer transgénero y a veces cuando salgo con mis amigos, la policía se acerca y me acosan,…
Ocean State Makes Waves Toward New England Marriage Equality, Tide is Turning
By: Clara Lefton/TRT Reporter– Last month, the Rhode Island House of Representatives approved a marriage equality bill with a vote of 51-19. This bill will…
AIDS Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Work, Raises Funds Through Viva!
By: Emily Scagel/TRT Assistant Editor– The AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts, AFWM, hosted its 16th annual gala “Viva!” last month. This year’s event took place…
Boy Scouts Consider Lifting Gay Ban
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– In a surprising turnabout, the Boy Scouts of America is “actively considering” an end to its longstanding exclusion of openly gay…
Boston’s East Coast Biker Chicks Celebrate 10 Years on the Road
By: Brook Rosini/Special to The Rainbow Times– Ride safe. Ride your own. Ride often. That’s the motto of the East Coast Biker Chicks, ECBC, a…
Ask LambdaLegal: Transgender Community and the Police
By: Dru Levasseur/Transgender Rights Attorney for Lambda Legal– Q: I’m a transgender woman and sometimes when I’m out with friends, a police officer stops to…
LGBT Leaders Welcome Cowan’s Appointment as Interim MA Senator, more
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has named former aide William “Mo” Cowan as interim U.S. senator. The appointment, which came on Wednesday,…
February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day; Why You Should Care
By: Eric Brus*– Thursday, Feb. 7, is the 13th annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). As was the case in 2012, the theme for…
Boston Pride Guide & Map 2013
BOSTON PRIDE GUIDE 2013 Boston-based, The Rainbow Times will once again design & produce the only Pride Guide dedicated to Boston Pride 2013. The Rainbow Times has produced…
Historic Progress Made for LGBT Equality in Wyoming
CHEYENNE, Wyoming — Historic progress was made this week in the movement for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender equality in Wyoming as two pro-equality bills…
CDC: Gay Men, Lesbian, and Bisexuals at Equal or Greater Risk of Sexual Assault
BOSTON, Massachusetts — The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the first set of national data on intimate partner violence, sexual violence,…
Let’s Get Cozy with Dave Franco: Fearless About his Sexuality, Stars in Warm Bodies
Breakout star Dave Franco talks new coming-of-age film, his sex appeal and getting gay with brother James By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special for TRT– James Franco isn’t…
AIDS United Funds Six Puerto Rican Organizations for HIV Prevention Programs
WASHINGTON — Thanks to $155,000 in grant investments from AIDS United, six community-based organizations in Puerto Rico will have expanded capacity for vital HIV prevention services…
Brandy on Gay Following, Zero Tolerance for Hate & Frank Ocean’s Coming Out as a ‘Gift’
By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special for TRT– The ’90s wouldn’t have been the same without Brandy. The plucky then-teen, who was just 16 when she released her…