New England’s finest celebrates nearly a quarter century of positive relations with LGBT community
With all the serious concern about insensitivity in law enforcement across the country, we wanted to share a little good news coming out of New England's finest. GOAL (Gay Officers Action League) of New England turns 25 next year....
Major religious conference in Boston brings in ‘pro-gay’ speakers for lively debate on sexuality...
Even though the Boston session of the Q Conference had no set agenda, LGBT issues dominated the conversation. For those unfamiliar with Q ideas, which hosts conferences like the one held in Boston across the country, the...
Kathy Najimy named Grand Marshall for Provincetown’s 2015 Carnival Parade
Screen and stage star Kathy Najimy will be adding her zany spin to what's already well-established as the wackiest week in P'town when she'll serve as Grand Marshall for the 39th annual Provincetown Carnival Parade on...
First openly gay NBA player Jason Collins and Mass. Rep. Joe Kennedy III guests...
Massachusetts Congressman Joseph Kennedy III and Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA (now retired), were roommates in college and have been buddies every since. You can read all about that in...
Focus on transgender inclusion in Jewish community awards
Two Boston-based individuals—a doctor and a filmmaker, both leaders in the movement towards transgender inclusion—are being honored at Keshet's annual awards dinner on April 30.
Receiving the Hacham Lev Award is Dr. Norman, Spack, an endocrinologist...
Thank you Karyn Polito and why you should thank her too
Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, who a decade ago was one of the leading Republican lawmakers seeking to ban gay marriage, will officiate at state Senate President Stanley Rosenberg’s wedding to his domestic partner, according...
Two Boston-based attorneys—Bonauto and Hallward-Driemeier—to argue marriage at US Supreme Court
Two Boston-based lawyers have been chosen to stand before the U.S. Supreme Court and defend the rights of same-sex couples to marry in every state in America. For the landmark cases facing the Court on April...
Menino named honorary marshal for 2015 Boston Pride
Boston's late Mayor Thomas M. Menino has been named honorary marshall for the city's 45th annual Boston Pride Parade, which will be held on Saturday, June 13.
In a March 26 press release, Boston Pride's President Sylvain...
U.S. Congressman Joe Kennedy, Five Others Honored by Boston-based LGBTQI-youth Advocacy Group
U.S. Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy (Mass. fourth district) is one of six advocates for LGBTQI youth being honored by the Boston-based Promise Place School on Friday, April 17, at the Marriott Copley Place in...
Catholic Grammar School Marching Band Leaves Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Over LGBT Vets...
With OutVets New England included as the first LGBT group to officially march in this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade through South Boston, at least one other group has pulled out in protest. The Immaculate Heart...
