Short Film Brings Ring of Truth to U.S. Politics
The Ring of Truth brings a much-needed dialogue about a range of issues By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— The premise is simple. Talk show host…
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How Do We Stop Violence Against LGBTQ People?
Violence against LGBTQ people is on the rise and the attacks come from most institutions, parties By: Keegan O’Brien/TRT Guest Columnist— My friends and I…
Orlando Massacre Leaves Many Questions, But Tragedy Brings Some Resolute Answers
An analysis of the Orlando Massacre and other aspects to consider By: Mike Givens*/TRT Assistant Editor— Since the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando that took…
Looking Back and Looking Forward on Trans Equality
Trans Equality means full protections and rights, just like cisgender people have them By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/TRT Columnist— I first entered the trans community in…
Video: 49 of the World’s Biggest Celebrities Pay Tribute to Orlando Victims
A dedication to the Orlando victims, the video included presentations by Lady Gaga and many more An 18-minute video released by the Human Rights Campaign…
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…
[More Updates:] Worst Mass Shooting in U.S. in Orlando Gay Club, Social Media & Conspirators
Regular updates, check back for more info. Killer’s wife knew about his desire to attack somewhere; the worst mass shooting in U.S. history; Tribute to…
The OutField: Cheering on #EveryFan
By: Dan Woog*/Special to TRT— Separated by only 11 miles—and both proudly sporting the color blue—Duke University and the University of North Carolina enjoy perhaps…
Op-Ed: The Urgency of Now; Why We Continue to Invest in LGBT Organizations of Color
By: Eli Vivas & Kendra Graves*/Special to TRT— In 2009, Quincey J. Roberts and Corey Yarbrough decided to be the change they wished to see in LGBT…
LGBTs Press U.S. Supreme Court to Support Immigrants’ Rights
WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case U.S. v Texas. The case challenged President Obama’s Executive Actions on immigration, which expanded the…
LGBTQ Rights Battle Wages on Across the Nation
By: Michael Givens*/TRT Assistant Editor— Only four months into a new year, 2016 is shaping up to be a pivotal turning point for LGBTQ rights…
Missouri Senate Advances Assault on LGBT People
By: Stephen Peters* Today, HRC, the ACLU of Missouri, and PROMO strongly condemned a vote by the Missouri Senate in favor of Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 39 –…
Creep of the Week: Why Do You Want Me Back in the Closet Marco Rubio?
By: D’Anne Witkowski*/Special to TRT— On Feb. 8, Marco Rubio was asked a very important question by New Hampshire resident Timothy Kierstead, a man who…
Rates of HIV Falling: Gay Men Still More Vulnerable Than Most
By: Eric Brus*— The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that annual HIV diagnoses fell 19% in the U.S. from 2005 to…
The Frivolist Awards: 2015’s Biggest Di@ks
By: Mikey Rox*/Special to TRT— Despite our continued march toward complete LGBT equality, we’re still faced with haters trying to hold us back—and some people…
Prevalence of HIV Infection Among Hispanics or Latinos
Plus, impact of domestic violence on LGBT and HIV-positive people. By: Eric Brus* The U.S. Centers for Disease Control recently published a new report, Diagnoses…
The OutField: Rugby Tackles Homophobia
By: Dan Woog*/Special to TRT— If you’re looking for a stereotypical macho sport, you don’t have to search further than rugby. A full-contact sport —without…
The OutField: Anna Aagenes — Tracking Her Activism
By: Dan Woog*/Special to TRT— Anna Aagenes took a girl to her junior prom. Still, she did not feel comfortable being fully out as a…
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…
UNDERCOVER: Inside The Conservative Plan to Continue the Fight Against LGBT Equality
Media Matters LGBT Program Director Carlos Maza Goes Undercover At The Religious Right’s Anti-LGBT “Future Conference”* One week before the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v….
Joint Statement from the HBGC & the LCCREJ in Response to the SCOTUS Marriage Equality Decision
“The proof that one truly believes is in action.” ― Bayard Rustin BOSTON, Mass.—The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice dream of a…
Why the LGBT Movement Should Support #BlackLivesMatter
By: Keegan O’Brien*/Special to The Rainbow Times— The Baltimore Rebellion has reignited a national discussion about police violence and racism and what relationship the LGBTQ…
Unity Pride to Hold Premiere Culturally Inclusive Networking & Social Program for Mass. Residents
BOSTON, Mass.—On Monday, June 29, a new socially progressive committee will hold an informative open house at 6 p.m. at the Fenway Community Health, 8th…