Joe Kennedy: It’s Time For A Champion
Congressman Joe Kennedy vies for Senator Markey’s seat in Primary Challenge By: Neal Minahan*/Special Op-Ed to The Rainbow Times There has been a lot of…
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Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Release ‘Power of Protest’
“Power of Protest” Video Links The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus With Black Lives Matter Movement Boston—The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) has released “The Power…
Salem Police Captain’s Racist Tweet Sparks Protests
Salem Police Capt. Kate Stephens, the alleged person sending the tweet, is awaiting disciplinary action By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— SALEM, Mass.—Earlier this month the Salem,…
Miss Trans America Founder’s Husband Sentenced To Life
Miss Trans America’s killer gets life with possible parole in 25 years; Friends reacts to the sentencing By: Audrey Cole/Reporter— NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Many members of…
Trans Man & LGBTQ Activist Slain On Jan. 1st
What needs to be done to address this trans man and other trans murders in this ravaging epidemic By: Chris Gilmore/Special to TRT— As the…
Chick-fil-A Backpedals On Anti-LGBTQ Donations
Can Chick-fil-A Be Trusted? Some Organizations Prefer to Err on the Side of Caution By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— BOSTON—Late last month, Chick-fil-A released a statement…
Mayors Against LGBTQ Discrimination: 350 Mayors From 50 States
National coalition against LGBTQ Discrimination hits milestone, now represents mayors from every state WASHINGTON—Today the Mayors Against LGBTQ Discrimination coalition announced that it has reached more than…
Chick-fil-A Pledges to Stop Anti-LGBTQ Donations; GLAAD Reacts
Chick-fil-A’s Move May Be Altruistic; Others Prefer to Err on the Side of Caution By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— BOSTON—As Chick-fil-A’s interest to expand to more…
Warren Releases Plan For Securing LGBTQ+ Rights & Equality
The Warren campaign is the only campaign to directly send TRT such a detailed LGBTQ+ plan CHARLESTOWN, Mass.—Today, Elizabeth Warren released her plan to secure…
Straight Pride Parade: A Stark Reminder–Queer People Still Under Attack
The Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence; Straight Pride Parade in Boston By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— It’s a difficult time to be a cisgender, heterosexual,…
Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll Receives LGBTQ All-Star Award
By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— SALEM, Mass.—Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll has been selected to receive the 2019 LGBTQ All-Star Award presented by The Rainbow Times, according…
Stonewall 50: Remember. Celebrate. Act.
During the Stonewall anniversary, there is more than just “celebration” By: Nicole Lashomb*/Editor-in-Chief— This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion, the penultimate…
Historic House Vote For The Federal Equality Act; Congressman Seth Moulton Absent
For the first time, a chamber of Congress passes a bill ensuring protections for LGBTQ people in virtually all areas of life; Mass. Congressman Seth…
Mayor Walsh Appoints Robert Santiago As Commissioner Of Veterans’ Services
Robert Santiago will be the first Puerto Rican and LGBTQ Veterans Commissioner in the City’s history. BOSTON—Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the appointment of…
Updated: Cape Commissioner Asked To Resign Over Anti-Gay Twitter Post
LGBTQIA vacation haven has an elected official that questions gay politicians ability to represent and work for all CAPE COD—A Barnstable County Commissioner’s recent post…
AG Healey Sues Trump Admin. For Dismantling Federal Family Planning Program
Lawsuit Includes Challenge to the “Gag Rule” That Prevents Health Care Providers from Discussing Safe and Legal Abortions with Their Patients BOSTON – Massachusetts Attorney General…
VICTORY: Anti-Transgender Bills Defeated In South Dakota
WASHINGTON—All four anti-transgender bills in South Dakota are now dead after HB 1225, which sought to prohibit transgender student athletes from participating in school sports teams that…
Letter To The Editor: A Yes Vote Means Upholding Basic Values And Respect For All
On behalf of the following members of the Special Legislative Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging, we strongly urge Massachusetts’voters to vote Yes on 3 to uphold…
Red Sox Support “Spirit Day” With $200K Pledge To Fenway Health
Donation Made in Partnership with the Gordon Family Foundation BOSTON—As part of “Spirit Day,” a world-wide, LGBTQ anti-bullying campaign during National Bullying Prevention Month, the…
Salem School Committee Votes to Endorse Yes On 3
Yes on 3 gains Salem Schools’ support By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— SALEM, Mass.—Last night, the Salem School Committee voiced its support for Transgender rights in…
Boston Music Scene Offers Inclusive Environment For LGBTQ Community
By: Nicole Collins/TRT Intern— Citrusphere are fans of affirmation. The Boston-based electro-pop band has a ritual of putting glittering gems on their fans (with consent) to…
Ayanna Pressley Joins Advocates to Launch Yes on 3 ‘Not in Our Name’ Campaign
Yes on 3 Campaign Launches New Ad to Dispel Myths about Transgender Nondiscrimination Law BOSTON—Prominent women’s organizations and sexual assault prevention advocates, including Democratic Congressional…
Op-Ed: Mass. Governor Charlie Baker Sets The Record LGBTQ, Endorses Yes On 3
By: Gov. Charlie Baker/Special to TRT— From the earliest days of the Revolution to landmark legislation that expanded access to health care, Massachusetts has always…