Boston Pride Needs You to Vote for Your Fave Pride 2017 Theme
We may be approaching the shortest day of the year and all the winter stuff that goes along with it ... but Boston Pride is already looking towards the warmer, brighter days of summer. And...
Trans Day of Remembrance in Boston Honors Those Lost to Anti-Transgender Violence
In 2016 hate crimes against transgender people have risen. But sadly violence against our trans sisters and brothers is hardly news. in 1998, friends, family, loved ones, and the community came out to remember Rita...
MA Senate President Stanley Rosenberg marries longtime partner Bryon Hefner
Congratulations are in order for Massachusetts Senate President Stanley Rosenberg and his longtime partner Bryon Hefner. The two officials tied the knot in a private ceremony in Cambridge on September 6. Rosenberg's office put out...
MA fire marshal posts $5,000 reward for info leading to LGBT news box arsonists
A little over two weeks have passed since vandals exploded a Rainbow Times newspaper box in Salem, Massachusetts, and the state fire marshal office is standing by its "up to $5,000" offer to reward...
Pentagon lifts ban on transgender troops
A person's qualifications should be the only thing that matters when it comes to serving in the United States military. So said Defense Secretary Ash Carter today when he announced that transgender individuals may...
Senator Markey to hold press conference on gun violence at Fenway
In support of the passage of strong gun safety legislation in Congress, Bay State U.S. Senator Edward Markey will hold a press conference on gun violence this Friday, June 17, at 2:30 p.m. at Fenway Health's Ansin...
Civil rights advocates and activists celebrated at annual LGBTQ bar association dinner
New England's own Elyse Cherry—CEO of Boston Community Capital and generous philanthropist and advocate for civil rights, economic justice, and full equality for women—is the keynote speaker when The Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association serves...
Volunteer opportunities for 2016 Boston Pride Week available now
Boston Pride wants you!
With Boston Pride Week (June 3-12) fast approaching, what better way to plunge in that to sign up now as a volunteer?
Promises the Pride committee, the experience will give you an...
Meet the 2016 Grand Marshals for Boston Pride Week & Parade
At its March 30 Spring Open House, Boston Pride announced the Grand Marshal, Marshals, and Honorary Marshals for Boston's 2016 Pride Week & Parade (Saturday, June 11). Selected from an impressive list of nominees through an online...
New England’s recreational regatta for LGBTQ boaters, relaunches for 2016
Calling all LGBTQ motor- and sailboaters of New England!
With its mission to bring together gay, lesbian, and transgender boaters and friends to have fun on and off the water, the Yankee Cruising Club (YCC), has...
