OUT Maine executive director speaks out against using LGBTQ+ youth for political gain
Sue Campbell, Executive Director of OUT Maine, recently attended a school board meeting at Maine Regional School Unit 40, where approximately 300 people were in attendance to either give or listen to...
Fitchburg, MA mayor ‘regrets’ flying ‘nuclear family’ flag over city park
Fitchburg, Mass. Mayor Stephen DiNatale last week publicly expressed regret over flying a "nuclear family" flag for one week over the city's Riverfront Park and participating in the flag's raising ceremony.
Coro Allegro, Boston’s LGBTQ+A classical chorus, to celebrate a 30th
Coro Allegro, Boston’s award-winning LGBTQ+ and allied classical chorus, kicks off its centennial celebration of Daniel Pinkham on March 12 with performances of the late local composer’s fanfares and works for double...
ME parent files federal suit over middle school not disclosing child’s gender ID
Despite a state privacy statute and federal law protecting students' privacy, the mother of a middle school student in New Castle, Maine has filed a federal lawsuit against her 13-year-old child's school...
Boston Foundation awards $336K to LGBTQ+ supporting nonprofits
Thirty-six nonprofit organizations that serve the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Boston have received awards that total $336,000 from the Boston Foundation's Equity Fund, whose mission is to advance LGBTQ+ equality. According to...
Vermont LGBTQ+ group raises funds to support community after flooding
Out in the Open—Vermont’s nonprofit that connects the state's rural LGBTQ community—is gathering donations to support LGBTQ+ Vermonters affected by last month's historic flooding, which left many regions in a state of...
GLAD’s 24th annual Spirit of Justice Award Dinner to honor plaintiffs of landmark marriage-equality...
For their 24th annual Spirit of Justice Award Dinner, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) will honor the plaintiffs who won the landmark Goodridge ruling that made Massachusetts the first state in...
MA Gov. Healey announces new Hate Crimes Awareness and Response Team
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced on Nov. 20 the creation of a new State Police task force. Called the Hate Crimes Awareness and Response Team, the unit will be "dedicated tracking...
Massachusetts Senate unanimously repeals sodomy ban, anti-trans code
The Massachusetts State Senate last week unanimously passed a bill that would repeal an archaic ban on gay sex along with a criminal code against "common night walkers, common street walkers, both...
Lowell, MA school stands by inclusivity after injuries involving transgender basketball player on competing...
A high school in Massachusetts that recently forfeited a game after two of their players were hurt in plays involving a trans player on the rival team is standing by the state's...
