Boston receives perfect score on HRC’s equality index
No doubt we've all had our ups and downs over the past year, but Boston has had a way up year, according to HRC's Municipal Equality Index, which gave the city a perfect score....
Faith-based gathering rejects repeal of trans-rights law
A broad coalition of supporters gathered at Boston's King's Chapel on October 13 to stand in solidarity against transgender discrimination and support for the Massachusetts law enacted October 1 that extends full equal rights to...
Boston-native author supports youth with trans success story
There wasn't a lot of support for gender transition in 1995. So ad-agency copywriter Chris Edwards used his career skills to "re-brand himself" for his family, friends and coworkers "at a time when the word 'transgender' was yet...
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...
