Maine school board decides to keep LGBTQ books on the library shelves
The school board in Sullivan, Maine has decided to keep two LGBTQ books — "Queer: The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens” by Kathy Belge and Mark Bieschke, and “Gender Queer: A Memoir”...
New lesbian/nonbinary bar may be coming to Boston’s Back Bay
Momentum is picking up for Dani's Queer Bar — a potential new LGBTQ venue geared toward lesbians and nonbinary people that its creators are planning to open soon on Boylston Street in...
President Biden awards openly gay poet Richard Blanco of Bethel, Maine with National Humanities...
Richard Blanco of Bethel, Maine received the National Humanities Medal from President Joe Biden at a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on March 21. He was chosen with...
LGBTQ+ advocates condemn Rhode Island state rep’s dangerous ‘pedophile’ comment in legislative hearing
A coalition of LGBTQ+ advocates came together yesterday to condemn a hateful, homophobic comment made by Rhode Island State Representative against one of his openly LGBTQ+ colleagues at a legislative hearing.
NH Senate advances bill requiring teachers to out student to parents
The New Hampshire State Senate last week advanced the so-called “Parental Bill of Rights” (SB272), to the state’s House of Representatives. The legislation passed on a party line vote of 14-10. It...
Five Newport, RI organizations receive LGBTQ ‘BRAVE Space’ certification
The BRAVE Space program, which supports safe and welcoming environments for LGBTQ people, has certified five organizations in Newport, Rhode Island — the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, Bike Newport, FabNewport,...
Wellesley College students vote in favor of admitting transgender men
Students at Wellesley College voted on Tuesday in favor of opening the traditionally women's school to all nonbinary and transgender applicants, including trans men. Currently, "the college allows admission to anyone who...
Vermont Principals’ Association bars high-school team that refused to play against transgender girl from...
The Vermont Principals' Association announced Monday they will not allow a girls high-school basketball team to play in future tournaments after the team refused to compete with a transgender player on an...
Rhode Island lawmakers consider legislation to protect LGBTQ+ families
House Judiciary Committee members last week heard testimony on a bill (H 5226) that would provide a crucial next step in protecting LGBTQ+ families in Rhode Island, something that is urgently needed...
New Bedford city councilor apologizes for anti-transgender Facebook posts
After a high-school student protest and criticism from fellow public officials, New Bedford City Councilor Shawn Oliver apologized in a public statement Monday for having, a few years back, in his own...