#OneSalem unites after explosion, an introspection
The Rainbow Times’ editor shares introspective thoughts following the Salem Mass. explosion of the publication’s newspaper box. By: Nicole Lashomb, Editor-in-Chief SALEM, Mass.—On the morning of…
Editor’s Desk
The Rainbow Times Releases Key Primary Endorsement for Essex County Sheriff
From The Editorial Staff Although The Rainbow Times typically does not endorse for primary elections, there is a race that has particularly stuck out to…
Hillary Clinton, Melania Trump Scale Building in Scandalous Murals
Latest on this “artist” now covering the scandalous murals, at least one of them, see video below. By: Nicole Lashomb*/Editor-in-Chief— A scantily dressed Hillary Clinton…
Latin Vision: Las Elecciones 2016 y las Consecuencias de su Voto
Las Elecciones 2016 serán como ninguna otra en la historia de este país; lo que está en juego es sumamente importante Por: Graysen M. Ocasio*/Publicador…
My Woman Card: “Deal Me In” Too
By: Nicole Lashomb*/Editor-in-Chief— “Frankly, if Hillary Clinton were a man, I don’t think she’d get 5 percent of the vote,” said Republican Presidential candidate Donald J. Trump in…
Bernie or Bust: A Disturbing Reality
By: Nicole Lashomb*/Editor-in-Chief— Bernie or Bust. A movement widely known as “Bernie or Bust” has been circulating for some time now on the web. Simply…
Women’s Month: Female Genital Mutilation, the Oxymoron
By: Nicole Lashomb*/TRT Editor-in-Chief— Each year in the U.S., March is dedicated to women’s history month. I’ve never been an avid fan of such recognized…
A Democratic Conundrum: Clinton or Sanders
By: Nicole Lashomb/Editor-in-Chief— There’s no doubt that the political landscape has shifted dramatically since Pres. Obama’s first run for the oval office in 2008. Like…
Get Out of the Way: A Perspective on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
By: Nicole Lashomb*/Editor-in-Chief— On Jan. 18, we honor Martin Luther King Jr. by celebrating his life and achievements as an iconic American civil rights leader….
Happy Holidays from Our Family to Yours
By: Nicole Lashomb/TRT Editor-in-Chief— Happy Holidays (whistling well-known caroling songs)! Like many people, undeniably, this is my favorite time of the year. However, this past…
Facebook Updates “Real Name” Policy, Affects Trans, Others
By: Nicole Lashomb, Editor-in-Chief— Facebook has been under fire by thousands of LGBT organizations, groups and activists and concerned users for its discriminatory “real name”…
The Truth Doesn’t Matter; It Just Doesn’t
By: Nicole Lashomb, Editor-in-Chief— By now, you would think that we all would be fairly numb to the deceptive practices of the Republican Party, particularly…
Warning: Genital Inspection, 50 Feet Ahead
By: Nicole Lashomb, Editor-in-Chief— Maybe you’ve heard of him. The Congressman from South Dakota who thinks its perfectly fine to “inspect” the genitals of transgender…
Now What? LGBT Struggles & Changes That Lie Ahead Post Marriage Equality
By: Nicole Lashomb*/TRT Editor-in-Chief— I’ve seen many changes during my editorship at The Rainbow Times. The changes came with the needs of the community, first…
LGBTQ Struggles Do Not End with Marriage Equality
By: Nicole Lashomb, Editor-in-Chief— Since the SCOTUS decision leading to the legalization of same-sex marriage across the nation, I have found myself breathing a bit…
New England Pride Projects Released; New Assist. Editor Welcomed; Hello Caitlyn!
By: Nicole Lashomb*/TRT Editor-in-Chief— The Rainbow Times again this year had the privilege to produce not one, but two Pride Projects for you—the New England…
Pride Celebrations in New England: May – Sept. 2015
By: Nicole Lashomb*/ TRT Editor-in-Chief— Like many other organizations, The Rainbow Times is gearing up for Pride. One of New England’s largest Pride events just…
LGBT Hate Disguised by Religious Freedoms and Politics
By: Nicole Lashomb*/TRT Editor-in-Chief— According to many, religious conservatives have been defeated in the same-sex marriage battle. Although there are a few clinching tightly to…
Southie’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Inclusion or Aversion?
By: Nicole Lashomb*/Editor-in-Chief— For the first time in the history of South Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, its organizers, the Allied War Veterans Council (AWVC),…
The Super Bowl Gives Gay Love
By: Nicole Lashomb*/Editor-in-Chief— The Super Bowl, the nation’s most widely anticipated sporting event, is over for another year. Undoubtedly, New England will continue to celebrate…
Remembering Leelah Alcorn: You Will Always Sparkle
Trans teen ends life after years of “Christian” rejection By: Nicole Lashomb, Editor-in-Chief— Leelah Alcorn, assigned a different name at birth, knew all too well what…
Nation’s 1st Openly Gay Attorney General Elected, Tribute to Mayor Menino, More
By: Nicole Lashomb*/TRT Editor-in-Chief— Massachusetts Makes History Again Congratulations to all of the newly elected officials of the Commonwealth and New England and kudos to…
An Honest Examination of Hispanic Heritage Month
By: Nicole Lashomb*/TRT Editor-in-Chief— Every time a dedicated month comes to date with the intent to honor a group of traditionally oppressed people, my heart…