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…
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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…
Boston Pride: Mayor Menino is BP’s Grand Marshal for 2013 Parade
BOSTON, Mass. – Boston Pride is pleased to announce that Mayor Thomas Menino has been named the Grand Marshal of the 2013 Boston Pride Parade….
LGBT Aging Project Joins Fenway Health
BOSTON, Mass. — The LGBT Aging Project, New England’s premier organization for cultural competency training, programs and advocacy for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) older…
Minnesota Senate Gives Final Approval to Marriage Equality
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The Minnesota Senate gave final approval Monday (May 13) to a marriage equality bill and the governor has indicated he…
Reclaim Pride: Help Free & Honor Bradley Manning
By: Keegan O’Brien*— At the end of April, the San Francisco LGBT Pride Committee announced that Bradley Manning, a Nobel Peace prize nominated gay veteran…
Behind the Candelabra
Director talks Liberace biopic and why he’s proud to call it his last film … for now By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special to The Rainbow Times— Steven…
GetEQUAL Launches Campaign for Workplace Inclusion
Activists Take to the Streets to Show Congress They’re Serious About Winning LGBT Workplace Protections WASHINGTON, DC — Today, GetEQUAL — a national social justice organization advocating…
BSA: Plan Includes Gay Youth, Excludes Gay Adults
Proposed resolution would allow gay scouts, ban gay parents from serving as leaders By: Lauren Walleser/ TRT Reporter— The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) recently…
Delaware Senate Approves Marriage Equality (Updated)
State will be 11th state to allow equal marriage for same-sex couples By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— Just minutes before the Delaware Senate was set…
A Conversation with Christian Music Legend Amy Grant
By: Chris Azzopardi*/Special to TRT— A call from Amy Grant started as these promo chats usually do. Hellos were exchanged, small talk was made and…
Boston Mayoral Hopefuls Weigh in on LGBTQ Rights
Candidates share track records, passions for supporting the community By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— BOSTON—Boston Mayor Thomas Menino has been touted by many as the most…
NBA Star Jason Collins: “I am Black. And I am Gay”
The NBA’s Jason Collins made history today. Collins came out as gay — making this an unprecedented statement in the NBA history. His coming out is more…