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...
Eastern Bank launches Equity Alliance for Business program to advance underrepresented business owners
Boston-based Eastern Bank — with its more than 120 locations serving communities in eastern Massachusetts, southern and coastal New Hampshire, and Rhode Island — is announcing today the launch of Equity Alliance...
Winooski, Vermont voters elect entire slate of LGBTQ+ city councilors
Voters in Winooski, Vermont last week elected an entire slate of LGBTQ+ city councilors, "a first for Vermont and likely one of the first such instances in the US," according to VT...
BAGLY Executive Director Grace Sterling Stowell honored as ‘Hero Among Us’ at Celtics Pride...
For her commitment to LGBTQ+ youth advocacy, BAGLY Executive Director Grace Sterling Stowell was honored by the Boston Celtics and the Massachusetts State Lottery as a Hero Among Us at the Celtics'...
