Advocates against domestic violence push for resources after two murders
The Network/La Red — the survivor-led, social justice organization working to end partner abuse within the LGBTQ+ community — is calling for more resources to prevent the kind of domestic abuse that led...
Voices that Matter: After 50 years, SpeakOUT Boston has so much more to say
“I was a very naive and closeted guy who grew up in Buffalo, New York, in the ’60s and ’70s,” said Scott Grady. “I didn’t come out until...
LGBTQ activist, part-time Provincetown resident Urvashi Vaid dies at 63
LGBTQ civil rights activist Urvashi Vaid died last weekend at age 63 after a tough fight with cancer at her home in New York City. Vaid and her wife, the comedian Kate...
GLAD announces appointment of new chief legal strategist, Michael Johnson
After a year-long search, Boston-based GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) announced they have appointed Michael Johnson to be their new chief legal strategist.
“Michael brings to GLAD...
GLAD moves this Saturday’s summer party in Provincetown back online
Due to recent increases in COVID-19 vaccination rates, GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders (GLAD) has decided to cancel its in-person 40th annual GLAD Summer Party, scheduled for this Saturday, July 24 —...
GLAD Summer Party returns to Provincetown for 40th anniversary
Celebrity Emcee Varla Jean Merman will host the return of a live, in-person GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) Summer Party in Provincetown next weekend. Last year, the party went virtual due...
MassEquality backs 16 pro-LGBTQ bills for the Bay State’s 2021–2022 session
MassEquality, the Bay State-wide grassroots advocacy organization, announced 16 state bills they're backing for the Bay State's 2021–2022 legislative session. From transgender equality to protections for LGBTQ youth and seniors, they'll be...
MassEquality to hold series of town hall forums across the Bay State
Following MassEquality's recent move to Worcester as part of their mission to better serve every region of the Commonwealth, the Bay State LGBTQ grassroots advocacy group is holding a series of town...
MassEquality moves to Worcester to better serve community statewide
MassEquality is moving its headquarters to Worcester. The Bay State grassroots advocacy organization says this new location better reflects their commitment to LGBTQ+ people in every region of the Commonwealth.
Transgender Day of Remembrance to be observed in Boston, on Cape Cod
Every year in November, the Boston transgender and gender nonconforming communities come together to mourn those who have been taken from us due to anti-transgender violence. This tradition began in 1998, with...
