The OutField Sochi Olympics: Kick Butt and Take Names
By: Dan Woog*/Special to TRT— In 1936 it was the Nazis. In 1980, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. 1984 brought retaliation for 1980. This year,…
2013
Ask Lambda Legal – The Affordable Care Act & You
By: Leslie Gabel Brett/Director of Education and Public Affairs— Dear Ask Lambda Legal, Q: I’m transgender and also have HIV, and am wondering if Obamacare…
Lady Gaga, Ellen Page, Sophia Grace & Rosie, Ben Whishaw and Ellen DeGeneres
By: Romeo San Vicente/Special to TRT— Lady Gaga cooks another Thanksgiving Special A Very Gaga Thanksgiving must have pulled in some decent ratings because she’s…
Faith, Family, and God – A Survivor’s Guide to Biblical Basics, Part Two
Six misunderstood passages used to marginalized God’s LGBTQ children By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— Last month’s column made overall observations regarding the Bible’s references to…
Should We Boycott the 2014 Sochi Olympics due to Russia’s Anti-LGBT law?
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist— There’s this question I’ve been getting a lot for the last few months, and until a couple of days ago, I…
HBGC Hosts 3rd Annual LGBTQ Youth Empowerment Conference
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) hosted their third annual LGBTQ Youth Empowerment Conference—a free space for LGBTQ youth of…
Dixon Reveals Non-Apologetic Approach to Ending Oppression
By: Nicole Lashomb /TRT Editor-in-Chief— Twenty-something year old nationally and internationally acclaimed Boston film maker, Amir Dixon, is no stranger to oppression and the ramifications…
La Política Que Se Ve Aquí ¡Partícipemos en Ella!
Por: Wilfred Labiosa*/Columnista de The Rainbow Times— El diccionario define política como el proceso y método que los grupos usan para tomar decisiones en la…
For Our Deceased Brothers & Sisters in Honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— Every November, we hold a Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). It’s the day we memorialize all of the transgender people…
Historic Senate Vote: ENDA Passes
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The U.S. Senate today approved the flagship piece of legislation that the LGBT community has fought for over the past…
Toomey Bill, for Tax Religion Exemption Under ENDA, Rejected
By:Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The U.S. Senate today rejected an amendment to dramatically expand the number of employers who could claim a religious exemption to…
Hawaii Panel Advances Marriage Equality Bill, Despite Opposition
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— A Hawaii House panel voted Tuesday evening to recommend passage of a marriage equality bill with three amendments. The vote…
Openly Gay Candidates Win on Election Day
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— Openly gay Washington State Senator Ed Murray won election Tuesday night to become Seattle’s first openly gay mayor. Seattle is…
GLSEN Brings New Annual Conference to Western Massachusetts
By: Tynan Power/TRT Reporter— AMHERST, Mass.— The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) welcomed 180 people to a day-long conference at the University of…
The OutField — Sochi Olympics: Kick Butt and Take Names
By: Dan Woog*/Special to TRT— In 1936 it was the Nazis. In 1980, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. 1984 brought retaliation for 1980. This year,…
Book Reviews — Autumn Reading: From Dark Fantasy to Gay & Lesbian Romance
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— It’s time for stew and fresh baked rolls. Enjoy your comfort food and curl up on your favorite reading chair,…
Pregúntale a Lambda Legal: Tú y La Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio
Por: Leslie Gabel Brett/Directora de Educación y Asuntos Públicos— Q: Yo soy transgénero y también tengo el VIH, y me pregunto si Obamacare es una…
Walsh Triumphs in Boston Mayor’s Race
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass. — State Representative Martin J. Walsh emerged victorious in the Boston mayor’s race Tuesday night, Nov. 5, capturing 52 percent…
Breaking: Illinois House Passes Marriage Equality Bill
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The Illinois House of Representatives passed a marriage equality bill Tuesday afternoon, by a vote of 61 to 54, 2…
Maine Gov. Candidate 2014: “Yes, I am Gay. But Why Should It Matter?”
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— In a surprise announcement, U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud, a Democratic candidate for governor next year, acknowledged that he is gay….
Breaking: ENDA Clears Procedural Hurdle
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The U.S. Senate invoked a motion for cloture this afternoon, 61 to 30, just one vote more than the 60…
Boston Pride Expresses Solidarity & Support for Minsk Pride
9th LGBT Human Rights Forum “Minsk Pride 2013” to be held 6-10 December, 2013 despite governmental opposition — Boston Pride calls for messages of support from…
National LGBT Health Education Center’s Webinar: Meeting Health Needs of LGBT People
BOSTON, Mass. – The National LGBT Health Education Center at the Fenway Institute will host the educational webinar, “Meeting the Health Care Needs of Lesbian,…