Updated: Cape Commissioner Asked To Resign Over Anti-Gay Twitter Post
LGBTQIA vacation haven has an elected official that questions gay politicians ability to represent and work for all CAPE COD—A Barnstable County Commissioner’s recent post…
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AG Healey Sues Trump Admin. For Dismantling Federal Family Planning Program
Lawsuit Includes Challenge to the “Gag Rule” That Prevents Health Care Providers from Discussing Safe and Legal Abortions with Their Patients BOSTON – Massachusetts Attorney General…
Fenway Presents “Susan M. Love” Award Recipient: Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
Fenway Health has awarded the Susan M. Love 2019 Award to Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, according to an organization press release. Representative Pressley currently serves the…
Kennedy Introduces Resolution, Rejects Trump Transgender Military Ban
Continues House Democratic response to misguided transgender military ban policy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Joe Kennedy III early last week introduced a resolution rejecting President…
nAGLY Executive Director Honored At First Pride Night
Steve Harrington awarded “Heroes Among Us” for his work with LGBTQ youth By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— SALEM, Mass.—A local Salem leader recently received a recognition…
Boston Pride Announces 2019 Pride Theme & Parade Marshals
BOSTON—Boston Pride has announced the new theme for 2019 Pride season and marshals for the Pride Parade. The decisions on the theme and marshals were made…
24rd Annual Taste Of The South End Brings Celebrated Chefs Together For AIDS Action Benefit
Delicious Samplings from more than 40 Celebrated Chefs in Boston’s Hottest Culinary Destination BOSTON—AIDS Action announces today that tickets are now on sale for the…
Trump Administration Continues Discriminatory LGBT, HIV Policies
BOSTON―Recently, The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health released a policy brief demonstrating that in his second year in office, President Donald Trump continued to promote…
New England Health Centers Ramp Up Efforts, Provide Quality Healthcare To Trans Community
By: Michael Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— Like many transgender people, Terry often found themself at a loss when accessing high-quality healthcare services that recognized and affirmed…
Community Periscope: Framingham, Mass. Offers Support, Resources For LGBTQ Community
By: Nicole Collins/TRT Intern– Framingham, a small city of about 72,000 residents situated in the MetroWest region of the Massachusetts Bay Area, offers an inclusive…
Police Departments Continue Building Relationships With LGBTQ Community
Local & National Police Departments work to improve how they work with this marginalized community; from Salem to LA, the law enforcement agencies show their…
#WontBeErased Photo Series Project: A Direct Response To Trump’s Memo
By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— Once the memo was leaked from the White House that would essentially erase transgender identity from being recognized by the government,…
Audre Lorde Cancer Awareness Brunch: A Success
BOSTON—On Saturday, October 20, over 120 people gathered in community at the NonProfit Center for the 20th Annual Audre Lorde Cancer Awareness Brunch. Every year,…
Laverne Cox Gives Yes On 3 Final Push
By: Christine M. Hurley/TRT Reporter & Photographer— Equal-rights activist, Emmy-nominated actress and documentary film producer Laverne Cox spoke at BAGLY yesterday in support of the…
Fenway: Serious Consequences To Health For Trans People If NonDiscrimination Rules Are Rescinded
Transgender People, especially youth, need healthcare just as everyone else BOSTON—Fenway Health today warned of the threat to public health if the Trump administration’s plans…
Red Sox Support “Spirit Day” With $200K Pledge To Fenway Health
Donation Made in Partnership with the Gordon Family Foundation BOSTON—As part of “Spirit Day,” a world-wide, LGBTQ anti-bullying campaign during National Bullying Prevention Month, the…
Salem School Committee Votes to Endorse Yes On 3
Yes on 3 gains Salem Schools’ support By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— SALEM, Mass.—Last night, the Salem School Committee voiced its support for Transgender rights in…
Boston Music Scene Offers Inclusive Environment For LGBTQ Community
By: Nicole Collins/TRT Intern— Citrusphere are fans of affirmation. The Boston-based electro-pop band has a ritual of putting glittering gems on their fans (with consent) to…
Ayanna Pressley Joins Advocates to Launch Yes on 3 ‘Not in Our Name’ Campaign
Yes on 3 Campaign Launches New Ad to Dispel Myths about Transgender Nondiscrimination Law BOSTON—Prominent women’s organizations and sexual assault prevention advocates, including Democratic Congressional…
New Study Dispels Misconceptions Around Public Safety, Boosts Yes on 3 Campaign
Williams Institute study illustrates lack of public safety concerns around equitable access to public spaces for transgender people; Yes on 3 Campaign charges ahead By:…
LGBTQ Couples’ Fears of PDAs: It’s All About Time For Love Boston
Showing Affection for LGBTQ Couples Isn’t Always Safe; Boston Gay Man Organizes Time For Love Boston By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— “‘I’ve got nothing against gays,…
CDC, Mass. DPH Partner To Address Spike In HIV Diagnoses In Commonwealth
Partnership highlights need to address HIV transmission through intravenous drug use By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— In response to an alarming rise in HIV diagnoses…
#UsToo: Raising Awareness Of LGBTQ Survivors
LGBTQ Survivors Don’t Often Share Sexual Assault Instances of Abuse The #MeToo movement has proven to be truly revolutionary. The testimonies of countless courageous survivors…