Op-Ed: St. Patrick’s Day Parade Continues Exclusion – 3 Years is Enough!
By: Pat Scanlon*— The exclusion of Veterans For Peace, the LGBT community and other peace organizations from participating in the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade should…
2013
Survey: Vatican Asks Laity About Gay Marriage, Gay Families
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—In yet another indication of a changing Catholic Church, the Vatican is asking members of the laity their views on…
Rhode Island: New England Premiere of Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical
WARWICK, Rhode Island – Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), which recently launched its first full season in its new state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick, is proud…
The Power of ‘Shared Responsibility’ in the Fight Against AIDS
By: Rebecca Haag* The AIDS epidemic is seeping back into popular culture. The Dallas Buyer’s Club, a biopic starring Matthew McConaughey as Ron Woodroof is…
HIV/AIDS Stats: Marking World AIDS Day
By: Eric Brus*— On Sunday, December 1, we commemorate the 25th annual observance of World AIDS Day. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), World…
FCDC Honors Fenway Health’s Henia Handler With Important Award
BOSTON, Mass. — Each year the Fenway Community Development Corporation (FCDC) celebrates a leader who has made a significant contribution to the Fenway and its residents….
Op-Ed: AIDS Action Committee Marks World AIDS Day 2013
By: Rebecca Haag* BOSTON, Mass.—Sunday, December 1 marks the 25th observance of World AIDS Day, a day when people the world over show solidarity in the…
Air Force Academy Continues Defending Employment of Conversion Therapy Advocate
Dr. Mike Rosebush practiced conversion therapy over the phone; was previously affiliated with anti-gay groups Focus on the Family and NARTH Washington – The United…
HBGC Strengthens Community, Raises Funds at 4th Annual Gala
Event honored Rev. Irene Monroe, Nelson Roman, and BAGLY while raising funds to continue programs and services for Latina/o and Black LGBTQ communities BOSTON, Mass….
Married Same-Sex Couples in Tennessee Ask Court for Immediate Protection of Their Families
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Yesterday, four legally married same-sex couples who recently filed a federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s refusal to respect their marriages asked the court for immediate…
National LGBT Health Education Center’s Webinar for Transgender Medical Care Providers
BOSTON, Mass. – The National LGBT Health Education Center at the Fenway Institute will host the webinar, “Transgender Medical Care: Advanced Case Discussion,” on Dec….
Tenth Anniversary of Goodridge – The Rocky Start of It All
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— It was not the start of the marriage equality movement, but it has proven to be its watershed moment: November…
This Month, Get Aware—And Get Tested
By: Rebecca Haag*— It’s no mystery that having to live with poverty, homelessness, unemployment, drug addiction, or discrimination makes a person more vulnerable to HIV…
LGBT Workers of Color Among the Most Disadvantaged
Groundbreaking report from broad coalition explores barriers to good jobs for LGBT workers of color SAN FRANCISCO, Ca.— According to a new report released today,…
HIV/AIDS Stats: Make the Affordable Care Act T’Werk for You
By: Eric Brus*— What do Beyonce, drag queens, babies in car seats, and Vice President Joe Biden have in common? They are featured in animated…
Hawaii Senate Sends Same-Sex Marriage Bill to Governor
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The debate went on much longer than expected but the Hawaii Senate voted Tuesday to give final legislative approval to…
Transgender Awareness Week: Transgender Equal Rights Coalition Calls for Legislative Action on Equal Access Bill
BOSTON, Mass. – The Massachusetts Transgender Equal Rights Coalition marked the start of the annual Transgender Awareness week by calling on the legislature to pass…
Transgender Oral History Project Brings Workshops, Interviews
BRATTLEBORO, VT — Representatives of the Transgender Oral History Project will be in Brattleboro, the weekend of November 15 – 17, to present an afternoon…
Rhode Island Pride “Honors” Celebrates Community Contributions
This RI Pride event celebrates the contributions of members of LGBT and allied communities. The evening will honor Governor Lincoln Chafee and Stephanie Chafee….
Gates Poised to Lead Boy Scouts
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– National gay-rights leaders are responding positively to reports that former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates will lead the Boy Scouts of America….
Breaking: Hawaii House Clears Marriage Bill
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The Hawaii House gave final approval Friday evening to a marriage equality bill, putting Hawaii on track to become the…
A Foodies Journal: Pretty Please, No More Shutdowns or Fiscal
By: John Verlinden*/TRT Columnist— Thank goodness the federal government is up and running again, and for the time being at least, we can watch a…
LGBT Latin@s Largest Minority, Fastest Growing, New Reports Show
By: Chuck Colbert /TRT Reporter— There are an estimated 1.4 million adult LGBT Latin@s in the U.S., according to a recently released report from a…