Op-Ed: AIDS Action Committee Marks World AIDS Day 2013
By: Rebecca Haag* BOSTON, Mass.—Sunday, December 1 marks the 25th observance of World AIDS Day, a day when people the world over show solidarity in the…
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Air Force Academy Continues Defending Employment of Conversion Therapy Advocate
Dr. Mike Rosebush practiced conversion therapy over the phone; was previously affiliated with anti-gay groups Focus on the Family and NARTH Washington – The United…
Married Same-Sex Couples in Tennessee Ask Court for Immediate Protection of Their Families
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Yesterday, four legally married same-sex couples who recently filed a federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s refusal to respect their marriages asked the court for immediate…
Tenth Anniversary of Goodridge – The Rocky Start of It All
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— It was not the start of the marriage equality movement, but it has proven to be its watershed moment: November…
LGBT Workers of Color Among the Most Disadvantaged
Groundbreaking report from broad coalition explores barriers to good jobs for LGBT workers of color SAN FRANCISCO, Ca.— According to a new report released today,…
HIV/AIDS Stats: Make the Affordable Care Act T’Werk for You
By: Eric Brus*— What do Beyonce, drag queens, babies in car seats, and Vice President Joe Biden have in common? They are featured in animated…
Hawaii Senate Sends Same-Sex Marriage Bill to Governor
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The debate went on much longer than expected but the Hawaii Senate voted Tuesday to give final legislative approval to…
Transgender Awareness Week: Transgender Equal Rights Coalition Calls for Legislative Action on Equal Access Bill
BOSTON, Mass. – The Massachusetts Transgender Equal Rights Coalition marked the start of the annual Transgender Awareness week by calling on the legislature to pass…
Gates Poised to Lead Boy Scouts
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– National gay-rights leaders are responding positively to reports that former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates will lead the Boy Scouts of America….
Breaking: Hawaii House Clears Marriage Bill
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The Hawaii House gave final approval Friday evening to a marriage equality bill, putting Hawaii on track to become the…
LGBT Latin@s Largest Minority, Fastest Growing, New Reports Show
By: Chuck Colbert /TRT Reporter— There are an estimated 1.4 million adult LGBT Latin@s in the U.S., according to a recently released report from a…
Historic Senate Vote: ENDA Passes
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The U.S. Senate today approved the flagship piece of legislation that the LGBT community has fought for over the past…
Toomey Bill, for Tax Religion Exemption Under ENDA, Rejected
By:Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The U.S. Senate today rejected an amendment to dramatically expand the number of employers who could claim a religious exemption to…
Hawaii Panel Advances Marriage Equality Bill, Despite Opposition
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— A Hawaii House panel voted Tuesday evening to recommend passage of a marriage equality bill with three amendments. The vote…
Openly Gay Candidates Win on Election Day
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— Openly gay Washington State Senator Ed Murray won election Tuesday night to become Seattle’s first openly gay mayor. Seattle is…
Walsh Triumphs in Boston Mayor’s Race
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass. — State Representative Martin J. Walsh emerged victorious in the Boston mayor’s race Tuesday night, Nov. 5, capturing 52 percent…
Breaking: Illinois House Passes Marriage Equality Bill
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The Illinois House of Representatives passed a marriage equality bill Tuesday afternoon, by a vote of 61 to 54, 2…
Maine Gov. Candidate 2014: “Yes, I am Gay. But Why Should It Matter?”
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— In a surprise announcement, U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud, a Democratic candidate for governor next year, acknowledged that he is gay….
Breaking: ENDA Clears Procedural Hurdle
By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The U.S. Senate invoked a motion for cloture this afternoon, 61 to 30, just one vote more than the 60…
Boston Pride Expresses Solidarity & Support for Minsk Pride
9th LGBT Human Rights Forum “Minsk Pride 2013” to be held 6-10 December, 2013 despite governmental opposition — Boston Pride calls for messages of support from…
Scott Lively Begins Court Proceedings for Crimes Against Humanity
Join local activists for a stand-out prior to the hearing! SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — On Wednesday November 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. the Stop the Hate and Homophobia Coalition…
ENDA — The Prospects: Senate Support Reaches 60
By Lisa Keen*/Keen News Service— With one sentence, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid promised, during his remarks on the floor Monday, that he will…
GLAD Honors SJC Chief Justice Margaret Marshall
By: Chuck Colbert /TRT Reporter— November marks the tenth anniversary of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruling that made the state the first in…