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…
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LGBTQ Students Face Unfair School Discipline, Pushing Many Out of School
Hostile School Climates as a Result of Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Contribute to Pushing LGBTQ Students Out of School, According to New GLSEN Report NEW YORK—Lesbian,…
North Shore Pride’s 5th Anniversary: Largest Crowd Ever, Honors Orlando Shooting Victims & Survivors
By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— SALEM, Mass.—The 5th Anniversary of North Shore Pride, NSP, brought record attendance to Salem, Mass. this year, according to city of…
AIDS Turns 35
By: Eric Brus* On June 5, 1981, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published reports about a rare form of pneumonia in…
Following Orlando Tragedy: LGBTQ Latinx Organizations & Allies Reaffirm Resolve to End Violence Against Marginalized Communities
Dozens of LGBTQ Latinx organizations unite in solidarity to end LGBTQ racism, discrimination, homophobia against people of color and other marginalized communities. A coalition of LGBTQ…
HRC: Goes All-In For Gun Control After Anti-LGBTQ Orlando Hate Attack
Gun control is at the forefront of LGBTQ organizations after the targeted hated massacre at Pulse Orlando Late last week, HRC made a significant policy…
State “Religious Liberty” Laws Threaten LGBT Access to Healthcare, Serious Threat to Public Health
In many states LGBT Access to Healthcare is null because of discrimination, more anti-LGBT laws continue to emerge BOSTON, Mass.—A policy brief released today by The Fenway…
Anderson Cooper Nails Florida AG Pam Bondi Over Her Hostility to LGBT Rights, She Denies It
The CNN anchor on how AG Pam Bondi’s action have been part of the problem, not the solution. Watch the video below. Cooper: “I Will…
NCLR Calls For Accountability After Anti-LGBT Attack
Anti-LGBT words from political or influential figures carry consequences, in this case a massacre against mostly LGBT people of color SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—The National Center…
[More Updates:] Worst Mass Shooting in U.S. in Orlando Gay Club, Social Media & Conspirators
Regular updates, check back for more info. Killer’s wife knew about his desire to attack somewhere; the worst mass shooting in U.S. history; Tribute to…
Boston Pride Festival Emcee: Activist and Vlogger Aydian Dowling
This story was originally published on the June 2 (Pride) issue of TRT, available at TRT’s Festival Booth By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— Aydian Dowling leaped…
[UPDATED] Suspect Indicted in a String of Robberies Targeting Gay Men
This story originally ran on May 9, 2016 By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—Today, Riccardo D’Orsainville, 51, of Norton, was arraigned in Suffolk Superior…
AG Healey’s Office Partners with Medical Community to Improve Care for LGBT Patients
Trainings Held for Hospital Personnel to Improve Access to Medical Care for LGBT Patients, Special Focus on Transgender Individuals BOSTON—As a part of her efforts…
Mayor Driscoll Kicks-Off Pride Month with Salem Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
Salem Pride at Riley Plaza, Friday, June 3, 10:30 a.m. Check out the photos of the ceremony here. SALEM, Mass.—Mayor Kimberley Driscoll, along with local officials…
NEPG: LGBTQ Cowboys and Cowgirls — Kind, Tough, Grounded, Down-to-Earth
The unique way of life of LGBTQ Cowboys and Cowgirls By: Paul P. Jesep/TRT Contributor— You’ve probably never heard of the International Gay Rodeo Association,…
NEPG: “Fun, Frolic and Brotherhood:” Massachusetts’ Bear Community is Alive, Well
MassBearz also hold charitable events yearly; published in the New England Pride Guide (NEPG) 2016 By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— Chad Brennan was nervous. In September 2012,…
Op-Ed: Changing an Institution from Within; My Experience as a Gay Methodist Pastor
Courage drove this gay methodist pastor to protest his Church By: Will Green*/TRT Guest Columnist— When I tell people I am a clergy person in the…
UPDATED: Massachusetts House Passes Transgender Public Accommodations Bill, Twitter Reactions
Governor Baker expected to sign bill, would make MA 18th state with explicit transgender public accommodations protections for transgender people in public places BOSTON—Today by…
Gov. Baker Says He Will Sign Transgender Anti-Discrimination Bill
Reactions from Twitter to the Anti-Discrimination Bill statement by the MA Governor can also be found below BOSTON—Today, after months of not addressing the media…
Helping Older Adults with HIV Live Healthier, Happier Lives
The HIV population of older adults with HIV face unique challenges Courtesy of The Fenway Institute— Thanks to significant improvements in treatment, people with HIV…
Kennedy, Scott Introduce Amendment to Religious Freedom Restoration Act
WASHINGTON—Joined by leaders from the civil rights, social justice and faith communities, Congressman Joe Kennedy III (MA-04) and Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), Ranking Member of…
Improving The Health Of Seniors Living With HIV
HIV-positive seniors living with HIV live longer than ever before By: Brenda Cole/Special to TRT— More than three decades after the onslaught of the AIDS…
Boston Medical Center Opens New Center Devoted Exclusively to Transgender Transition-Related Care
BMC will offer near-comprehensive services for transgender community By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— In mid-May, Boston Medical Center (BMC) announced that it will open a…