Vandalism: White Supremacists Target Salem, Mass.
Acts of Vandalism & Hate Crimes Up in 2021 in Salem, Mass. SALEM, Mass.—Jodi Bee Bakes, a bakery located in downtown Salem, Mass., has repeatedly…
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New PSA By Open To All Encourages Businesses To Be Welcoming, Inclusive
Open To All Sends Message & Wants You to Sign the Pledge BOULDER, Col.—Open To All has created a powerful PSA so that businesses and…
Former US Atty. General Eric Holder to Receive GLAD’s 2017 Spirit of Justice Award
The Honorable Eric H. Holder Jr., whose tenure as U.S. Attorney General under President Barack Obama marked huge advances in LGBTQ rights, will be the…
Pulse Orlando One Year Later: Honoring Survivors & the 49 Lives Lost
The tragedy that rocked our world: Pulse Orlando still beats in our hearts By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— It was 12:45 a.m. in the early hours…
156 Civil and Human Rights Groups Call for Stronger Response to Hate Incidents
WASHINGTON –The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and 155 civil and human rights groups today called upon the Executive Branch to respond more…
AG Healey: New Hotline to Report Incidents of Bias-Motivated Threats, Harassment & Violence
Bias-Motivated threats and others have been reported since the elections, 800 number to call BOSTON—Following reports of harassment and intimidation of racial, ethnic and religious…
Op-Ed: A Case for Making Gun Control an LGBT Priority
By: Sophia Geffen— Gun violence is nothing new for the LGBT community. Between 2012 and 2015, of the 88 LGBT people who lost their lives…
Gun Violence is an LGBT Public Health Issue
BOSTON, Mass.―Today, The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health released a policy brief showing that gun violence poses a substantial threat to the health of the…
Following Orlando Tragedy: LGBTQ Latinx Organizations & Allies Reaffirm Resolve to End Violence Against Marginalized Communities
Dozens of LGBTQ Latinx organizations unite in solidarity to end LGBTQ racism, discrimination, homophobia against people of color and other marginalized communities. A coalition of LGBTQ…
HRC Endorses Maura Healey for Massachusetts Attorney General
Nation’s Largest LGBT Civil Rights Organization Dubs Healey “National Leader” Ready to Build on MA Success WASHINGTON—The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay,…
Healey Unveils Plan to Target Sexual and Domestic Violence
Aims to Increase Awareness, Find Solutions for Families of Survivors, Work with Communities and Local, State and Federal Leaders BOSTON, Mass.— Building on her experience…
Open Letter: Where were you Steve … in 2010?
While I applaud Steve Grossman for his support of marriage, which happened 10 years ago now, where were you Steve when Charlie Baker, as well…
Boston Pride’s Parade 2014 Grand Marshals Named: Gov. Patrick and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Pride Also Announces John Mitzel as Honorary Marshal BOSTON, Mass.—Boston Pride is pleased to announce that Governor Deval Patrick has been selected as a Grand Marshal…
Boston Police Alert for the LGBT Community
Boston, Mass.—Boston Police have issued an LGBT alert regarding an ongoing investigation of robberies in the area. It is believed that one more or more…
New England Pride Organizations Celebrate with Festivals and Education
By: Ashley Mark/TRT Reporter– BOSTON, Mass. — May marks the beginning of pride season in New England, and celebrations across the region have evolved into…
Historic Transgender Equal Rights Act To Take Effect July 1, 2012
BOSTON, Mass.—On July 1, 2012, the Transgender Equal Rights Act will take effect. For the first time in the Commonwealth’s history, transgender residents will be…
Two Indictments for Federal Hate Crime Under Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes Prevention Act
The Indictment Marks the First Case Charged under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act Involving Sexual Orientation WASHINGTON – Two…
The Rhode Island Pride Honors award: Exceptional LGBT leaders and advocates in the community
By: Casey Rocheteau/TRT Reporter Held in the same building as Rhode Island Pride’s new offices in Pawtucket, the R.I. Pride Honors was an emotional event…