Bernie Sanders 2020, Equality, LGBTQ Emphasis
By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— Independent Vt. Senator Bernie Sanders has officially joined the growing list of Democratic candidates seeking to become the Party’s presidential nominee….
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Fenway Presents “Susan M. Love” Award Recipient: Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
Fenway Health has awarded the Susan M. Love 2019 Award to Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, according to an organization press release. Representative Pressley currently serves the…
Hundreds To Gather Today In Boston: Voice Opposition To Border Wall, More
On President’s Day, hundreds gather to Voice Opposition to Border Wall and Inhuman Treatment of Immigrants and Asylum Seekers; The numbers tell the story of…
TransMilitary: Laila Ireland On Advocacy & Inclusion Under Trump
Documentary exposes lives of trans service members and their struggles to serve authentically; Ireland medically retired due to government military policies regarding trans service members…
Jess Dugan’s “Every Breath We Drew” Spotlighted At Montserrat Gallery
Artist portrays the complexity of gender identity, sexuality, and intimacy through a compassionate lens By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— BEVERLY, Mass.—Drawing inspiration from its own transgender…
Bipartisan Bill To Allow Transgender People To Serve In The Military
By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter– Both the House and the Senate today introduced groundbreaking bills that will allow transgender people to serve in the military. The…
Key National LGBTQ Military Organizations Respond to Trump’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON—Earlier tonight, President Trump delivered a State of the Union Address in which he failed to recognize the more than 15,000 transgender individuals currently serving…
CA Community Hopeful Admin. Will Implement Policies To Protect Transgender Prisoners
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On January 7, 2019, Medina Orthwein LLP filed an amended complaint on behalf of Candice Crowder in the U.S. District Court for the…
History In NY: Cuomo Signs Transgender Bill Into Law, Conversion Therapy Ban
Yesterday, Andrew Cuomo, New York’s Governor, signed the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) into law, which brings “conversion therapy” to an end and protects transgender…
5 Cis Straight Justices Decide Fate Of Trans Military Ban, Legal Battle Continues
The Trans military ban hurts our troops and military recruitment efforts By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— Today, the Supreme Court conservative majority Justices lifted nationwide injunctions…
Trump Administration Continues Discriminatory LGBT, HIV Policies
BOSTON―Recently, The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health released a policy brief demonstrating that in his second year in office, President Donald Trump continued to promote…
New York Senate, Assembly Pass Bill Prohibiting Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ Youth
Once signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York will become the 15th state to pass legislation protecting LGBTQ youth from conversion therapy, and…
Applications Open For Two Lesbian-Themed Writing Scholarships
The Bridge-Builder Scholarship and Sandra Moran Scholarship The Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) is now accepting applications for two of its annual scholarships, the Bridge-Builder…
New England Health Centers Ramp Up Efforts, Provide Quality Healthcare To Trans Community
By: Michael Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— Like many transgender people, Terry often found themself at a loss when accessing high-quality healthcare services that recognized and affirmed…
GLSEN Reports Massachusetts Schools Unsafe For Many LGBTQ Secondary Students
Massachusetts schools lack many inclusive resources and affirming policies for LGBTQ students MASSACHUSETTS–GLSEN today released state-level data from its benchmark National School Climate Survey, which…
Trans Military Ban Plaintiffs to Supreme Court: Deny Trump Admin’s Premature Request for Review
“The Trump administration has demonstrated no urgency that would justify leapfrogging the normal appellate process, and the military’s own account shows no problems that need…
Equality Ohio: Governor’s Order Protects All LGBTQ State Employees
Earlier this week, Governor John Kasich issued Executive Order 2018-12K to ensure that all Ohioans, including LGBTQ Ohioans, are protected from discrimination in state employment. Although Governor…
Miss Universe Spain, Angela Ponce, Makes History At Miss Universe 2018
Miss Spain breaks barriers in the 66-year-old competition By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— Most Miss Universe pageant contestants prepare and live their lives in a state…
Police Departments Continue Building Relationships With LGBTQ Community
Local & National Police Departments work to improve how they work with this marginalized community; from Salem to LA, the law enforcement agencies show their…
Miami Beach Pride Announces Ally Marshals
MIAMI BEACH, Fla.–Miami Beach Pride is proud to announce their 2019 Ally Marshals, who will be helping kick off Pride’s 11th annual celebration on Miami…
Despite Federal Courts’ Block, Trump Asks High Court To Implement Transgender Military Ban Now
Even Though Four Federal Courts Have Blocked It, Trump Attempts to leapfrog the ordinary appeals process, quietly files petitions for cert before judgment over holiday weekend…
Workshop Proposals Now Being Accepted For Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference 2019
Seeking innovative workshop ideas that address the needs of Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary communities. Mazzoni Center is pleased to announce it is now accepting workshop proposals…
HIV Testing & Prevention: Identifying And Reaching At-Risk And Hidden Populations
Rutgers HIV/LGBT health expert discusses the importance of focusing research on local areas in order to implement tailored prevention program strategies NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.—Rutgers scholar…