Urge FTC to protect consumers from deceptive, false, and misleading practices WASHINGTON—Today, the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), and…
Every day this week, the DNC will highlight reasons Americans need the Senate to do their jobs, not obstruct President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee. WASHINGTON—The Democratic…
The Puerto Rican Senate voted 14-12 to confirm openly lesbian Judge Maite Oronoz Rodriguez as chief justice of the Caribbean island’s Supreme Court, according to…
SANTA ANA, Calif.—In a major victory, Christina Lopez, the undocumented transgender woman at the center of #Not1More Deportation’s #freeChristina campaign, was granted a $10,000 bond with…
Sportswear company Adidas changed their contracts to athletes to ensure more inclusion. The company added a clause that states that if an athlete they sponsor…
BOSTON, Mass.—AIDS Action Committee and Fenway Health announce today that the Getting to Zero Coalition will formally convene at Fenway Health’s Ansin Building Feb. 25…
Legislating Discrimination the Senate Passes Bathroom Bill PIERRE, S.D.—Yesterday, the South Dakota Senate voted to pass HB 1008, a bill that would single out and stigmatize…
Medical professionals can earn up to five free continuing education credits by participating in educational series BOSTON, Mass.―The National LGBT Health Education Center, a program…
The most-ever anti-LGBT bills are being introduced By: Molly Griffard/ACLU Out For Freedom Campaign Strategist— It’s official: We’re seeing a pattern of extremes emerge in…
Lawsuit Challenges Walmart’s Denial of Health Insurance to Same-Sex Spouses Today a court-approved notice is being mailed to nearly 1,200 current and former Walmart employees…
The Gov. Efforts to End Conversion Therapy makes NY the 6th Jurisdiction to Pass Such Legislation NEW YORK—Yesterday, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced…
By: Nicole Lashomb/Editor-in-Chief— Despite heightened transgender awareness in the U.S., largely due to reality star Caitlyn Jenner’s emergence, the reality of transgender rights and struggles…
By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— In November, the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report highlighting a significant increase in sexually…
By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— While living in Philadelphia, Joshua Durando felt a bit restless and decided to mix up his social life. Having volunteered…
Feb. 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day By: Eric Brus* In recent years, many research studies have identified significant health disparities―including very high rates…
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) will host the next #RuralPride summit in Huntsville, Alabama on…
GLSEN’s “Shop to Support” Efforts Will Fund Work with Students, Educators, Policymakers to Improve School Climates for All Students NEW YORK—GLSEN, the leading national education organization…
Pension Plan Refuses to Provide Survivor Benefits After His Husband Died SAN FRANCISCO—Today, the widower of a hotel telecommunications engineer in San Francisco sued the IUOE…
NEW YORK—The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court today affirmed that it is illegal for businesses to discriminate based on sexual orientation. The…
HAVERHILL, Fla.—Following up on an LGBT-inclusive resolution supporting freedom from discrimination adopted last year by the Haverhill Town Council, the Town has updated its Equal…
By: Sara Brown/TRT Reporter— In 2016, the nation will elect a new president and some voters are wondering where the major candidates stand on LGBTQ…
By: Al Gentile/TRT Reporter— It’s no secret that LGBTQ people suffer heavily from depression given the societal pressures for gender and sexual conformity and ill-treatment…
The year 2015 was a monumental year for LGBT rights and engagements. From the historic year for the Obergefell v. Hodges decision legalizing marriage equality nationally to…