Connecticut state treasurer speaks out against proposed anti-trans legislation
Connecticut State Treasurer Erick Russell, himself an openly gay man, penned a February 28 op/ed in the Hartford Courant calling out recent proposed state legislation targeting transgender children:
It’s...
US Rep. Balint (VT) calls out GOP colleagues for anti-LGBTQ remarks
At a recent hearing of the House Budget Committee on which she serves, US Representative Becca Balint of Vermont rebuked her GOP colleagues on the committee after a witness called federal programs...
Working Together: Allies of Rhode Island’s LGBTQ+ community
Stated simply, the queer community couldn’t be where we are today without allies. Over the decades, individuals have stepped up, giving their time and talent, attending our rallies, demonstrations and vigils, pushing...
Maine Judiciary Committee kills bill that would have ensured trans health care for those...
Maine’s Judiciary Committee last week voted 12-0 to kill House Bill 1735, which would have prevented the enforcement, in Maine, of other states’ laws that ban gender-affirming health care for those seeking...
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...
NH House passes two bills attacking LGBTQ+ rights, votes down two others that would...
The New Hampshire House of Representatives last week voted on four bills relating to LGBTQ+ rights, and for every bill, voted against protecting LGBTQ+ rights.
Two of the bills...
US Rep. Pressley back on House floor calling to restore Pryde funding
US Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (Mass.) returned to the House floor last week to defend funding for The Pryde — the first affordable housing development for LGBTQ seniors in Massachusetts, developed by LGBTQ Senior...
Gabe Amo, LGBTQ+ ally, wins seat of former US Rep. Cicilline in Rhode Island
Democrat Gabe Amo, an LGBTQ+ ally and the first person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress, won yesterday's special election to take the seat of the openly gay and former...
Maine State Representative Charles Skold comes out as ‘gay or queer’
Last Wednesday was National Coming Out Day, and Maine State Rep. Charles Skold, who had previously identified as bisexual, took the opportunity to come out publicly and identify as "gay or queer."...
President Biden to deliver keynote at HRC national dinner on Oct. 14
At the upcoming October 14 Human Rights Campaign's National Dinner, President Joe Biden will deliver the keynote address. First Lady Jill Biden will also speak at the event.
