Passing of Hat Sister leaves charitable legacy
News of the September 24 passing of Hat Sister John Michael Gray swept through Boston, Provincetown and beyond over the weekend.
While a full report of the life and legacy of Gray and his surviving husband,...
After farewell party, ‘oldest gay bar in Mass’ to close doors
Lynn, MA—Known by many as the "Cheers of the North Shore," Fran's Place is closing its doors on September 26.
Its owner, Jay Collins, along with many patrons, considers Fran's the oldest gay bar in Massachusetts still...
Largest lesbian wedding aims to set world record at P’town Women’s Week
Women's Week 2016 in Provincetown promises to be an extra special love fest. One of this big events this year is being billed as the “World’s Largest All-Girl Wedding and Renewal Ceremony,” and its planners say...
This Just in from Little Rhody: trans health coverage, youth pride, healthy sex, and...
Reported by Kim Harris Stowell, Boston Spirit contributing writer
(Editor’s note: This article appears in the September/October 2016 print edition of Boston Spirit magazine. Subscribe for free today.)
Transgender Transitional Services Covered for State Workers
The health insurance plan for...
Granite State Headlines: Hassan’s Fight, Stargazers’ Fest, plus first Out DNC VP
Reported by Alyssa Gillin, Boston Spirit contributing writer
(Editor’s note: This article appears in the September/October 2016 print edition of Boston Spirit magazine. Subscribe for free today.)
New Hampshire Governor Bans Transgender Discrimination in the State
On July 1, New...
Team CRI cyclists, volunteers gear up for Harbor to Bay ride
If you haven't registered to ride, volunteer and/or donate to the 2016 Harbor to Bay ride, it's not too late to join Team CRI today. The 14th annual ride takes place on Saturday, September 17,...
Greater Boston PFLAG Welcomes New Executive Director Valerie Frias
Greater Boston PFLAG is welcoming in a new executive director while bidding outgoing director Tom Bourdon a fond farewell.
Upon appointing Valerie Frias to the top spot, the organization's board chair Mark Mettler said in a July 27 GBFLAG...
Boston Sisters of Perpetual IndulgenceTo Be Honored at Annual GLAD PTOWN FETE
Every year, Boston's Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence work their magic volunteering their good services at GLAD's annual Summer Party in Provincetown. This year, GLAD is returning the favor, celebrating them as the big event's guests...
What Passage of the Transgender Rights Bill Means to Senate President Rosenberg
The following guest editorial by Massachusetts Senate President Stan Rosenberg appears in the current July/August 2016 print edition of Boston Spirit magazine:
After the terrible tragedy in Orlando, it is natural to want to say that standing...
Governor Baker signs trans-inclusive public accommodations bill into law
"Massachusetts is now the 1st state this year—& the 18th in the nation—to pass full #trans protections! #TransBillMA."
The tweet rang out from Freedom Massachusetts around 3:30 p.m. today after Governor Charlie Baker signed into...
