The Election Results: From the Publisher’s Desk, Nationwide Twitter Backlash
The protests and evidence of disastrous abuse by Trump supporters following the Election Results By: Graysen M. Ocasio*/TRT Publisher— ” … I Could Say So Much…
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Overwhelming Election Day Victories for Supporters of Transgender Protections Law
As opponents of the law prepare to put it on 2018 ballot, voters have signaled support for transgender protections law, fairness BOSTON—Last night’s Election Day results…
The Rainbow Times 2016 Endorsements Released
The endorsements are based on research of candidates’ pro-equality stances across the board By: TRT Editorial Staff— Presidential Candidates: Hillary Clinton for President It’s Hillary…
Beauty Beyond the Binary: A Photo Series of Non-Binary Identities (Part 2)
Exploring non-binary identities and breaking out of the gender box By: The Rainbow Times/Alex Mancini— In part two of this series, The Rainbow Times explores…
Religious Freedom, Safety Concerns Fuel Anti-Trans Initiatives in Massachusetts
Four churches and their anti-trans initiatives threaten transgender equality in the Bay State By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— As a child, Liv Wyatt remembers controversial…
[More Updates] In State Rep. Race, Inflammatory Literature, Anti-LGBT Views Surface About Caroline Colarusso, Ties to Tea Party
UPDATE 2: BOSTON—November 4, 2016—In response to the mailing of inflammatory campaign literature distributed in support of Republican candidates in several Massachusetts districts, MassEquality’s Executive…
Op-Ed: A Case for Making Gun Control an LGBT Priority
By: Sophia Geffen— Gun violence is nothing new for the LGBT community. Between 2012 and 2015, of the 88 LGBT people who lost their lives…
Mass. AG Kicks Off Advisory Council on Racial Justice & Equity
30-Member Council Will Strengthen the Office’s Efforts to Address Racial Bias and Disparities, to bring Racial Justice to MA BOSTON, Mass.—Attorney General Maura Healey early…
Police Charge 2 in Rainbow Times Explosion; Other Sources Report on Charges
The Rainbow Times explosion perps caught and reactions to it; watch the nightly news for more information SALEM, Mass.—Two individuals were charged with the explosion of…
Boston College Students Protest Homophobia & Discrimination, President Mum
By: Chris Gilmore*/TRT Reporter— CHESTNUT HILL, Mass.—A recent gay slur incident and additional instances of alleged prejudice at Boston College prompted more than 300 students…
Gun Violence is an LGBT Public Health Issue
BOSTON, Mass.―Today, The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health released a policy brief showing that gun violence poses a substantial threat to the health of the…
Freedom Mass Statement, Transgender Law Qualifying for 2018 Ballot Measure, Reactions
Faith leaders and advocates to host conference on October 13 to discuss next steps on Transgender Law BOSTON—Today the office of the Secretary of the…
LOGO to Symbolically Censor LGBT Content with ‘Day of Disruption’ on National Coming Out Day
Join other media in this national day of disruption on October 11, National Coming Out Day NEW YORK – Logo today announced it will symbolically censor…
Salem LLC Hopes MOU Will Curb Alleged Voter Intimidation, Discrimination at Polls
For several years the City Clerk has been aware of alleged voter intimidation and discrimination in Salem By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— SALEM, Mass.—The timeline…
Mass. SJC Establishes Parental Rights for Non-Marital Parents
Non-Marital Parental Rights are finally defined and change parenting for unmarried couples from now on Today the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) issued a decision…
Transgender Protections Law, #TransLawMA, Goes Into Effect Statewide
#TransLawMA is now the law of the state and it fully protects transgender people BOSTON—Today full protections for transgender people in public places becomes statewide…
Boston City Council Hears Testimony About Needs of LGBTQ Youth of Color
In response to a report by The Fenway Institute released late last year finding that more than 15 percent of Boston’s LGBTQ youth of color…
MassEquality PAC Announces Endorsements
BOSTON – September 26, 2016 – Today, the MassEquality PAC officially announced its third round of endorsements for the 2016 Massachusetts legislative races. Candidates newly endorsed…
Family Sues San Diego Hospital for Discriminatory Treatment of Transgender Teenager
The hospital didn’t follow the family’s requests to avoid discrimination against the transgender teenager, which eventually resulted in catastrophic result SAN DIEGO, Calif.—Today, the mother…
Positive Thoughts: No Blame, No Shame—Raising HIV Awareness Among Latinx People
By: Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr.*/Special to TRT— I graduated college in 1992, the same year I tested HIV positive. Sometime in the late ’90s, I…
5 Things You Need to Do If Someone You Love Suffers from Depression
By: Mikey Rox*/Special to TRT— September is National Suicide Prevention Month. As someone who has experienced the devastation of suicide in mourning the loss of…
Planned Parenthood League of MA to Provide PrEP at all Facilities
By: John Paul Stapleton/TRT Reporter— Many people refer to Truvada as a miracle drug given its effectiveness in preventing HIV/AIDS. Taken once a day, Truvada,…
Orlando Shooting Highlights Disparities, Oppression in Latinx Community
By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— Sixty-five days after the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, doctors at Orlando Regional Medical Center upgraded the status of…