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...
Landmark executive order collects sexual orientation, gender ID data for elders in Bay State
(Editor’s note: This article appears in the current July/August 2016 print edition of Boston Spirit magazine. Subscribe for free today.)
May 11, 2016 was a landmark date in Massachusetts, even though there wasn’t any fanfare and probably...
One year after Middle East tour, Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Announces South Africa Trip
An important part of the mission of the celebrated Boston Gay Men's Chorus has always been to spread pride and joy throughout, and well beyond, the LGBT community. Last summer, the GBMC went way,...
Boston Spirit’s Best of LGBT New England
New England is known for its LGBT-friendliness—so, quite frankly, everything here is the best! So when we make a list of the Best of LGBT New England, you can expect that you’re looking at the crème de la crème. Whether you’re looking for the most LGBT inclusive church, place to pop the question, or reason for a road trip, we’ve got it covered. Isn’t that just the best?
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...
