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…
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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…
Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus Stand With Hurting LGBT Community
Washington, DC—The Co-Chairs of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, the six openly LGBT members of Congress, expressed today their solidarity, empathy and fellowship with the…
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…
WMA Women’s Fund to Participate in Historic WH Summit on Women and Girls,United State of Women
United State of Women, powerful women united asking you to join them in an effort to bring equality overboard to women and girls, watch the…
BGMC to Perform In South Africa in June 2018
BGMC will bring acclaimed blend of music and LGBT visibility to multiple cities, check out their video for it Boston, Mass.—The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC)…
Federal Court Final Order: To Guarantee Freedom to Marry in Alabama
Finally, freedom to marry reaches Alabama same-sex couples Mobile, Ala.—A federal court today entered a final order and judgment requiring Alabama officials to abide by…
Statement by the President on the 35th Anniversary of HIV/AIDS in America
35th Anniversary of HIV/AIDS epidemic in America On June 5, 1981, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a report on what would later…
Trans Talk 101: Terms to Know and Use
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter— In an effort to gain a better understanding of the language used in transgender culture, The Rainbow Times has compiled a special…
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…
Vermont Joins Growing Number of Jurisdictions Protecting LGBTQ Kids from Conversion Therapy
MONTPELIER, Vt.—Today, Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin signed Senate Bill 132 into law, making Vermont the eighth jurisdiction—behind California, New Jersey, Oregon, Illinois, New York, Washington…
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…
Vermont’s High Court Hears Parentage Case Involving Lesbian Co-Parents
Today Vermont’s Supreme Court heard arguments in Sinnott v. Peck, a case involving a lesbian couple who raised two adopted children together for over ten years….
HIV Infections Decline, But Country Fails to Meet Goals of National HIV/AIDS Strategy
By: Eric Brus* New U.S. HIV Infections Decline, But Progress Falls Short of NHAS Goals During the period from 2010 to 2015, the annual number…
Florida Dept. of Health Now Issuing Birth Certificates That List Married Same-Sex Couples
Married same-sex couples in Florida can now receive birth certificates that list both parents. On Thursday, May 5th, the Department of Health instructed all hospitals…