The Rainbow Times Releases Key Primary Endorsement for Essex County Sheriff
From The Editorial Staff Although The Rainbow Times typically does not endorse for primary elections, there is a race that has particularly stuck out to…
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Salem Stands in Solidarity with LGBTQ Newspaper
The event did not place focus on the perpetrators, but instead was a rally revolving around the theme of “not being silent” and the replacement of the new newspaper box…
Update: $5K Reward Offered to turn in Hate Crime Perpetrators – Official Statement, Reclaiming Salem
Hate crime targets New England (Boston-based) LGBTQ newspaper in Salem, Mass. Update (8/27): Join Salem officials and community members as The Rainbow Times resurrects another newspaper box at…
CDC: Gay, Bisexual Males at Much Higher Rates of Substance Use
High School age gay, bisexual males also receive more prejudice The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released data showing that high school age males…
The Heroism of Mariah Carey
Visions of love, bravery and bad hair through the lens of a longtime ‘lamb,’ Mariah Carey openly shares By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special to TRT— I told…
First Navy Ship Named after LGBT and Civil Rights Hero Harvey Milk
The USNS Harvey Milk is the Second Ship of Next Generation Fleet Replenishment Oilers Named after Civil Rights Leaders SACRAMENTO, Cali. – The Harvey Milk…
Exclusive: A Moment with Meryl
Acting luminary, Meryl Streep, opens up about being ‘in love with gay people,’ the Snapchat conundrum and her beloved LGBT roles By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special to…
Alexander the Great Ally: True Blood Alum on His Outsider Perspective, Gay Scenes, More
The True Blood Actor also talks Tarzan vs. Farrah Fawcett By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special to TRT— Alexander Skarsgård sure knows how to offset the uproar over his…
Voguing Not Just About Striking a Pose, but Saving Young Lives
Voguing as entertainment with a twist: Saving Young Lives; Originally Run on August 4, 2016 By: John Paul Stapleton/TRT Reporter— Boston’s Finest New England Mother,…
Exclusive: Mayor Driscoll, the Salem All-Star and LGBT Community Champ
Salem’s own Mayor Driscoll talks LGBT equality, school system, comparisons to the late Boston Mayor Tom Menino and more in this exclusive Q&A. By: Nicole…
Exclusive: Massachusetts Bill Provides Explicit Legal Protections for Transgender People in Public Spaces
It was not until the complete bill passed, with public spaces protections, that it seemed like a reality for Mass. By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor—…
MA Legislature Passes Insurance Mandate to Cover HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy
GLAD Applauds First-of-its-kind Legislation, HIV Lipodystrophy treatment now covered by insurance The Massachusetts House and Senate approved a bill late last night requiring insurance coverage…
President Obama Delivers Sound Speech for Hillary Clinton at the DNC
Hillary Clinton pops up at the DNC following spectacular speech from President Obama about the future of the Party and the first Female President of the U.S.;…
GLAD to Honor Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at Annual Summer Party in P-town
GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) will honor the Boston Chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at its annual Summer Party in Provincetown on…
First Openly Transgender Person to Speak at a Major Party Convention
The Human Rights Campaign announced recently that HRC National Press Secretary Sarah McBride will speak at the DNC on Thursday—marking the first time in history an openly transgender…
Study: Publications Avoid Using The “Hate Group” Label For Anti-LGBT Extremists
Some Mainstream Papers avoid using Anti-LGBT reference; Fear of backlash? A Media Matters analysis revealed that over the past two years, The New York Times has used the Southern…
AIDS 2016 in Durban, South Africa: The Fenway Institute Represents
AIDS 2016 will mean more experts doign HIV research, talking PrEP stigma, sexually-transmitted infections and transgender women issues, msm issues and much more Digital technologies. Social networks….
CfA Releases Report Showing State Anti-LGBT Laws Coordinated at National Level
Documents obtained by CfA reveal state legislators work at behest of national organizations, anti-LGBT laws abound in the country WASHINGTON D.C.—Today, Campaign for Accountability (CfA)…
Boston-Based Nonprofit Seeks to End Solitary Confinement in Mass. Prisons, Jails
Solitary Confinement, many attest, is a mentally and physically torturous experience By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— In September, Mike Cox will embark on a spiritual…
[Updated] Gov. Baker Signs Bill Protecting Transgender Rights, Reactions
History was made today, when after much debate and legislative work, the transgender rights bill was finally signed by Mass. Republican governor, Charlie Baker BOSTON—Today,…
GLAAD and Interscope Records’ Musical Tribute to Benefit Victims & Families of Orlando Massacre
The Musical Tribute for the LGBT community include the voices of the following music stars: Mary J Blige, Jason Derulo, Selena Gomez, Halsey, Ty Herndon,…
Historic: Transgender Military Ban Lifted
The history trans military ban will be lifted effective immediately Today Secretary of Defense Ash Carter made a historic announcement that it will lift the…
Video: 49 of the World’s Biggest Celebrities Pay Tribute to Orlando Victims
A dedication to the Orlando victims, the video included presentations by Lady Gaga and many more An 18-minute video released by the Human Rights Campaign…