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Markey Has Earned His Seat, Our Trust

The Rainbow Times Endorses Ed Markey for Senate By: The Rainbow Times’ Editorial Staff*— When The Rainbow Times was found in 2006, our mission centered…



Pres. Obama Announces Candidate Endorsements

Former President’s Release Only Lists First Round of Endorsements WASHINGTON—Today, President Barack Obama announced his endorsement of more than 100 candidates in advance of November’s…







Census 2020: Don’t Forget About It!

The importance of the Census for LGBTQ people in Massachusetts By: Sean Cahill* and Tim Wang*/Special to TRT— Once every decade, the United States federal…



Boston Pride Statement Backfires

Leaving out what many LGBTQ+ PoC community members see as an indication that Boston Pride isn’t as inclusive as it thinks itself to be; Reports…





CT Pride Announces 1st Virtual Pride Event

HARTFORD, Conn.—CT Pride, a collaboration of Connecticut’s statewide Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride organizations, announced a virtual parade and festival to help celebrate…



Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference Postponed

The largest trans wellness conference in the nation, taking place in Philadelphia, postponed due to COVID-19 PHILADELPHIA—Today Mazzoni Center announced that after careful consideration and…







Conversion Therapy Ends In Tallahassee

Born Perfect Applauds City of Tallahassee for Passing Groundbreaking Ordinance to End Conversion Therapy; Unanimous vote by Tallahassee City Council ensures that LGBTQ youth and…