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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Kennedy, Harris, Scott Reintroduce Bill To Amend Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Restoring & Protecting Civil Rights and Religious Freedom in the Trump Era By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— WASHINGTON—In an attempt to ensure that others are not…
Cynthia Nixon Doubles Down: Pence Is Not A “Decent” Guy, He’s “Insidious”
By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— Cynthia Nixon did not just call out former Vice-President, pro-LGBTQ ally and possible Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden on saying Vice-President…
In March, The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Will Raise You Up
Courtesy of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus— With its spring concert, “Raise You Up,” the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) will entertain with music from…
VICTORY: Anti-Transgender Bills Defeated In South Dakota
WASHINGTON—All four anti-transgender bills in South Dakota are now dead after HB 1225, which sought to prohibit transgender student athletes from participating in school sports teams that…
Letter To The Editor: SpeakOUT Boston On The Advantages Of Comprehensive Sex Education
By: Ellyn Ruthstrom*— Dear Editor, It was wonderful to be among the hundreds of organizations and individuals converging on the Massachusetts State House during Sexual…
Anti-Transgender Bill Advances In South Dakota
Legislation targeting transgender students previously cleared the full House, while several other bills are pending WASHINGTON—South Dakota’s HB 1225, which seeks to prohibit transgender student athletes…
Bernie Sanders 2020, Equality, LGBTQ Emphasis
By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— Independent Vt. Senator Bernie Sanders has officially joined the growing list of Democratic candidates seeking to become the Party’s presidential nominee….
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…
TransMilitary: Laila Ireland On Advocacy & Inclusion Under Trump
Documentary exposes lives of trans service members and their struggles to serve authentically; Ireland medically retired due to government military policies regarding trans service members…
Bipartisan Bill To Allow Transgender People To Serve In The Military
By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter– Both the House and the Senate today introduced groundbreaking bills that will allow transgender people to serve in the military. The…
Key National LGBTQ Military Organizations Respond to Trump’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON—Earlier tonight, President Trump delivered a State of the Union Address in which he failed to recognize the more than 15,000 transgender individuals currently serving…
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…
CA Community Hopeful Admin. Will Implement Policies To Protect Transgender Prisoners
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On January 7, 2019, Medina Orthwein LLP filed an amended complaint on behalf of Candice Crowder in the U.S. District Court for the…
History In NY: Cuomo Signs Transgender Bill Into Law, Conversion Therapy Ban
Yesterday, Andrew Cuomo, New York’s Governor, signed the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) into law, which brings “conversion therapy” to an end and protects transgender…
5 Cis Straight Justices Decide Fate Of Trans Military Ban, Legal Battle Continues
The Trans military ban hurts our troops and military recruitment efforts By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— Today, the Supreme Court conservative majority Justices lifted nationwide injunctions…
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…
What Is Your Transgender Narrative? A Personal Look & Reflection Of Mine
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— In November 2018, Andrea Chu, a transgender woman, wrote an opinion in the New York Times, which stirred a lot…
GLSEN Reports Massachusetts Schools Unsafe For Many LGBTQ Secondary Students
Massachusetts schools lack many inclusive resources and affirming policies for LGBTQ students MASSACHUSETTS–GLSEN today released state-level data from its benchmark National School Climate Survey, which…
Trans Military Ban Plaintiffs to Supreme Court: Deny Trump Admin’s Premature Request for Review
“The Trump administration has demonstrated no urgency that would justify leapfrogging the normal appellate process, and the military’s own account shows no problems that need…
Trans Artist Reclaims The Holidays For LGBTQ People
By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— Ryan Cassata isn’t only a talented singer and songwriter, but he’s also someone with a big heart who cares for his…