By Rev. Irene Monroe | Nov 17
In the pantheon of slain Americans who have further civil rights gains of a marginalized group, Rita Hester, an African American transgender woman, is among them.
By Rev. Irene Monroe | Mar 23
How I wear my hair is my business. Ironically, the Commonwealth decided it is now legal for me to do so.
By Judah Leblang | Feb 9
During the pandemic, many folks have taken up new hobbies, finding ways to fill their time during lockdown, quarantine, social isolation.
By Rev. Irene Monroe | Feb 9
This year for International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, I joined the Congregation Beth Israel of Merrimack Valley's book discussion "People Love Dead Jews" by Dara Horn, exploring why antisemitism continues.
By Rev. Irene Monroe | Jul 1
This July 4th, America will celebrate 245 years of...
By Rev. Irene Monroe | Jul 2
This 4th of July, Americans are forced to see the nation's celebration for independence differently....
By Rev. Irene Monroe | Jan 23
With a conservative Supreme Court it comes as no surprise that a 5-4 vote has revived Trump's discriminatory policy on transgender service members, while the merits of the cases will continue to be challenged in lower courts.
By Rev. Irene Monroe | Dec 20
While I will continue to argue that the African American community doesn't have a patent on homophobia, it does, however, have a problem with it.
By Rev. Irene Monroe | Oct 19
Across the country, there are epic battles in many states to either pass or not pass transgender bathroom bills.
By Sue O'Connell | Apr 12
The trauma of sexual assault is serious and long-lasting.
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