Op-Ed: Justice for Trayvon Martin: Fight the Zimmerman Mindset
By: Keegan O’Brien*/Special to TRT— Only in a country as racist as the United States could a grown adult racially profile, hunt down, and murder…
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Post-DOMA: National Deluge of Litigation
By: Lisa Keen*/Keen News Service— “The lay of the land is getting a bit complicated,” says James Esseks, director of the ACLU’s National LGBT and…
Gay Olympic Figure Skater Johnny Weir Urges No Olympic Boycott
FALLS CHURCH, Va.—Two-time Olympic figure skating competitor, openly gay Johnny Weir urged in his weekly column today that there be no boycott of the Winter…
Sixth Annual World Hepatitis Day Takes Place on July 28
BOSTON, Mass.—Sunday, July 28 will mark the sixth annual World Hepatitis Day sponsored by the World Hepatitis Alliance in collaboration with the World Health Organization….
LGBT Rights Organizations’ Letter: Trayvon Deserves Justice
WASHINGTON, DC — A coalition of national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights organizations, led by the National Black Justice Coalition and the National…
Racism Prevails: No Justice for Trayvon Martin
By: Nicole Lashomb/Editor-in-Chief— And the verdict is in. Not guilty. As I watch the news coverage on the George Zimmerman trial on CNN, I am…
ENDA Passes Out of Senate Committee, Heads to Senate Floor
GetEQUAL Responds to Senate Momentum on LGBT Workplace Protections Bill WASHINGTON, DC — Following this morning’s successful vote on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013 in…
Q&A with Cyndi Lauper: Her Tony Win & Her Gay Fans
Iconic singer on being ‘touched’ by Tony win By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special to TRT— Even before this year’s Tonys, the legendary Cyndi Lauper was already considered…
Southern Maine Pride Celebrates Gay Marriage
Wedding-Themed Pride; Host first mass-marriage ceremony By: Ashley Mark/TRT Reporter— PORTLAND, Maine—With the historic passage of gay marriage in Maine in December 2012, the 27th annual…
BREAKING: Marriage Equality Returns to California
Following historic decisions, weddings begin immediately as 9th Circuit ends Prop 8 once and for all WASHINGTON, D. C. – Gay and lesbian couples will immediately…
Double Victory: DOMA and Prop 8 Struck Down
By: Lisa Keen*/Keen News Service— In a stunning double victory, the U.S. Supreme Court today issued decisions that strike down both the Defense of Marriage…
TRT Endorses Rep. Ed Markey for U.S. Senate
The Rainbow Times’ Editorial staff is proud to endorse Democratic Congressman Ed Markey for U.S. Senate. Congressman Markey has supported and co-sponsored LGBTQ equality issues…
The Summit Shines Light on LGBTQ Prisoner Rights
Black and Pink and HBGC reflect on issues raised during event, move forward By: Lauren Walleser/ TRT Reporter— Black and Pink and Hispanic Black Gay…
Rhode Islanders Celebrate Victory at PrideFest 2013
Participants look to the future and “Love Forward” throughout festivities By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— Rhode Island Pride celebrated its annual PrideFest with the theme “Love…
Grant Tells All: HIV, Addiction & Revealing New Album
By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special to TRT— John Grant’s head is like a prison, and inside are words waiting to get out. These words flood the melodies…
LGBT Asylum Support Task Force Helps Refugees Escape Victimization
Worcester-based organization aids abused, persecuted LGBT people worldwide By: Lauren Walleser/ TRT Reporter— The Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender (LGBT) Asylum Support Task Force—a community-based…
Boston Pride Marches on, Rain or Shine
2013 Parade and Festival draws thousands from Copley to City Hall By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— The 2013 Boston Pride Parade and Festival brought thousands of…
LGBT Seniors Celebrate Pride with Tea Dance
Organizations serving older LGBT adults presents 10th annual event By: Lauren Walleser/ TRT Reporter— Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) seniors and their allies danced…
Flag Raising Kicks Off Boston Pride Week 2013
Elected officials, allies and activists participate in annual ceremony By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— Boston Pride Week 2013 kicked off its 43rd year on Friday,…
Boston Pride Guide & New England Pride Map 2013 Released
BOSTON, Mass.—This year, The Rainbow Times, LLC has produced two (2) print publications to honor New England’s Pride celebrations—The Boston Pride Guide 2013 and the…
Hennepin: The Quiet Revolution for LGBT Equality
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— Nearly every LGBT person knows about “Stonewall” – the spontaneous resistance to police intimidation of LGBT patrons at the Stonewall…
Immigration Reform Bill Passes: No Provisions for Same-Sex Couples
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee approved an immigration reform bill today without voting on two amendments seeking to provide benefits…
What’s the T? Explores the Lives of Trans Women
Documentary film features struggles and triumphs By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— What’s the T? — a new documentary by out filmmaker Cecilio Asuncion—follows five transgender women…