Justice Prevails: On Same-Sex Marriage “The Fight is Over”
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— June 26 has been solidified as the historic date for LGBT history in the United States. It is the day in 2003…
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Same-Sex Marriage Legal in all 50 States [Updated]
By: Editorial Staff— In a historic decision, the High Court has ruled 5-4 that same-sex marriage is legal across the nation. Justice Kennedy wrote the…
Fenway Health Commends Supreme Court For Upholding Federally-Run Insurance Exchanges
BOSTON, Mass.—Fenway Health commends the U.S. Supreme Court for ruling 6-3 in favor of federally-run insurance marketplaces. Because of a legal challenge to the federally-run…
The Affordable Care Act is Here to Stay
WASHINGTON—In a decision that further solidifies the Affordable Care Act, the Supreme Court today ruled that the law’s financial help in the form of tax…
SCOTUS to Rule on ACLU Marriage Equality Cases
ACLU of Massachusetts experts available to provide legal analysis and historical context BOSTON, Mass.—By Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on six cases from…
Activista Gay Boricua Exhorta la Homofobia Sea un Delito
SAN JUAN, PR—El activista de derechos humanos puertorriqueño, Francisco ‘El Jimagua’ Cartagena Méndez, expresó que la homofobia debe ser catalogada como un crimen, debido a…
Key Businesses Support New Campaign to Secure Nondiscrimination Protections
Freedom Massachusetts launches bipartisan campaign to win passage of public accommodations protections for transgender Bay Stater BOSTON, Mass.—Some of the region’s and nation’s biggest businesses…
Point Foundation Announces 36 New Higher Education Scholarships
LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Point Foundation (Point) is awarding new scholarships to 36 students who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership in their communities, despite facing obstacles…
Positive Thoughts: Crossing the HIV Viral Divide
By: Diane Anderson-Minshall*/Special to TRT— It was little surprise when HBO’s Looking—a critically acclaimed but poorly rated TV series about gay men in San Francisco—introduced…
It’s Now Time to #ThankFrank
WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez will induct civil rights leader and worker rights equality pioneer Frank Kameny into the Department of Labor’s Hall…
Creep of the Week: Gov. Rick Snyder’s Religious Beliefs, Against Gay Parents
By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special to TRT— Fact: Michigan’s Republicans, who are literally in charge of every branch of state government, do not give a shit about…
The OutField: The Fight for Female Coaches’ Rights
By: Dan Woog*/Special to TRT— The story is current. But you can be forgiven for thinking it’s from 10 years ago. Or 50. Shannon Miller…
Still #WickedPissed, Boston Pride Mum on Demands
By: Sara Brown/TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—Thousands of online users and organizations across the state and nation took to the streets and stormed the internet responding…
BGMC: Singing in the Middle East
Courtesy of Boston Gay Men’s Chorus As a sophomore at the Cambridge School of Weston (CSW), Sean Crookes joined the Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA). He was,…
Married Same-Sex Couples File Preliminary Injunction against Social Security in Class Action Lawsuit
Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD), Justice in Aging, and Foley Hoag LLP filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against the Social Security…
New York’s Blueprint for Ending AIDS; Don’t Forget June 27 is HIV Testing Day
By: Eric Brus* New York State’s Ending the Epidemic Task Force (Task Force) has developed a 70-page blueprint with recommendations to help the state meet…
BGMC Middle East Tour: Why Go There?
By: TC Collins*— With just days left until we head out for the BGMC Middle East tour, everything is beginning to get real. For two…
#WickedPissed: Activists Halt Boston Pride Parade for 11 minutes
BOSTON, Mass.—On the corner of Boylston and Charles Street in Downtown Boston, about a dozen LGBTQ activists of Color and allies participated in a sit-in…
5 Years of Matinée in New York City: Pride’s Biggest Weekend Ever
Matinée Kicks Off Its Biggest Pride Weekend Ever; Ticket Raffle for two at The Rainbow Times Booth in Boston Pride By: Michael Firestone/Special to TRT—…
Get Ready to Rumble with New Fighting Game, Gay Fighter Supreme
Lookout for The Rainbow Times’ Giveaway of 5 Free Downloads at its BP Festival booth on June 13th By: Paul Hutnick/Special to TRT— With all…
Epic New Novel by Hans M. Hirschi Explores Post Apocalyptic Utopian Earth Where Gender Plays No Role
5 Digital Copies Given Away at the Boston Pride Festival – Come to The Rainbow Times’ Booth or check out the social media for more…
TTO Receives Award for Excellence In Board Governance The MA Nonprofit Network
BOSTON, Mass. – The Theater Offensive was recognized by the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network for Excellence in Board Governance at the annual Nonprofit Awareness Day on…
Asian American, South Asian Parents Who Love their LGBT Kids
Asian Ethnic Television Stations Air Ground-Breaking Public Service Announcements for LGBT Pride Month; At least 5 million views in 8 Asian languages and dialects “Family…