A girl named Robert & other fun with pronouns
January 6, 2011 By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist Dear TransWoman, I have a question. One of my clients is facing a claim of transgender discrimination, among…
Opinion
Fighting for civil rights & attainment: Validating the system’s ways or losing our own selves?
January 6, 2011 By: Jason Lydon/TRT Columnist On December 22nd President Obama signed the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Many gay and lesbian people…
Community Resolution
December 29, 2010 By: By Echo Brooks/TRT Online columnist The New Year is upon us. After the friends, family and festivities diminish, we are usually…
TSA’s Psychological Impact
December 20, 2010 By: Echo Brooks*/TRT Columnist There has been a lot of hype lately on the new TSA body scanners and pat downs happening…
Children of Lesbian Parents, a reflection
December 14, 2010 By: Echo Brooks/TRT online columnist Recently results of a 17 year study showed that children of lesbians may do better than their…
Female Unification as a Progressive Step Forward
By: Nicole Lashomb*/TRT Editor-in-Chief— In a recent interview with More, Jennifer Beals discusses many interesting topics, having to do with female rights, as part of promoting…
’Tis the season: There is always hope, do you feel jolly?
December 2, 2010 By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT ColumnistAs the song goes “Soon it will be Christmas day” so does the time go! Before you know…
Running for My Life
By: Tynan Power/TRT Columnist* Last December, I ran my first 5K. I came in a proud 2649th. Although it was my first race, Northampton’s annual…
Yes, Rick, the “family” is the bedrock of our society
By: Nicole Lashomb, Editor-in-Chief* As the 2012 Presidential election nears, the Republican candidates have become more and more preposterous and pervasive in their personal views…
Pinkwashing in Israel distracts attention from larger human-rights violations, a call to action
By: Jason Lydon/TRT Columnist* The month of November was “Out in Israel Month,” as organized by the Consulate General of Israel, Israel Campus Round Table,…
This is why I stand up for trans rights, former leaders inspired me to do what I do
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist* It’s been a busy month for me and for the Trans Community and so I thought I might answer one of…
Faith, Family, and God – Holiday Stocking Stuffer
By Paul P. Jesep/TRT Columnist* Everyone loves a stocking stuffer. It doesn’t matter if it’s small. Size isn’t important. Don’t be embarrassed if it’s modest….
If you can’t be with family for the holidays, find other company
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist- It’s December and another holiday season is upon us. For some, that is wonderful news of spending time with the…
Calling all LGBT business owners, here’s an opportunity for you
By: Jenn Tracz*/CABO’s Executive Director- Are you LGBT? Do you own a business? Did you know there is LGBT business certification you can receive that…
Homosexual Difficulties: The scary truth about one Osmond brother’s family-friendly website
By: Abby Dees*/Special for TRT- I had meant to write about serious LGBT news this week, but I accidently fell down the sinkhole of celebrity…
Obama addresses HRC National Dinner My choice is clear, is yours?
By: Nicole Lashomb/Editor-in-Chief- On October 1, President Barack Obama took center stage at the 15thAnnual HRC National Dinner as a guest speaker. It took me…
Faith, Family, and God: Was Apostle Paul Gay?
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist- There’s been much and growing speculation in recent years about Apostle Paul’s sexuality. Long identified — incorrectly — for wanting…
The Occupy movement could grow even stronger by joining other local activist groups
By: Jason Lydon/TRT Columnist- Mike Konczal, a fellow with the Roosevelt Institute who focuses on financial reform, structural unemployment, consumer access to financial services, and…
Trans children: letting kids be who they are
By: Lorelei Erisis*/TRT Columnist- I have a question for you. I’m trying to write an article about transgender children and the wisdom of allowing them…
Thinking Out Loud: Am I post-gay yet? Or am I just overcompensating for gay stereotypes?
By: Abby Dees*/Special for TRT- Have you become complacent about being gay? I have. As LGBT rights evolve, and LGBT life becomes more normalized to…
Tiene que haber una intervención necesaria para cambiar una lección
Por: Wilfred Labiosa*/Columnista de TRT- La comunidad Latina en Boston (o en cualquier otra ciudad) debe educarse en la política que les rodea. Como comunidad…
On the yearly TDOR, we remember lives lost too soon
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist- Every November around the 20th you will find Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) events being held all around the world….
TRT Endorsements for Massachusetts Mayoral Candidates
By: Nicole Lashomb*/Editor-in-Chief- In a matter of a few days, the municipal elections will take place in Massachusetts. Not only is it important to vote,…