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New England’s gay ghosts come out of the closet For the record, Casper was more than just a “friendly” ghost. Yep, when the playful spirit opened his mouth, a spooktacular, rainbow-colored purse fell out. And,...

What a difference a day makes. On June 26, 2015 the members of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus were in Istanbul, in the midst of the first-ever tour of the Middle East by a gay...

With a new leadership team of 20-somethings, the Massachusetts Commission on LGBT Youth is breathing new life When Julian Cyr was in high school, he nearly joined the Massachusetts Commission on LGBT Youth, a state...

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?

Welcome to Boston Spirit’s list of the 25 most Powerful Players in the New England LGBT community. How did we choose them? Some names were no brainers—Mary Bonauto, Maura Healey, David Cicilline, Stan Rosenberg. And then there...

When Corey Yarbrough and his partner Quincey J. Roberts founded the Boston-based Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) in 2009, Yarbrough said their goal was to create an environment where LGBTQ people of color could “connect without feeling excluded.” Before they created the HBGC, Yarbrough and Roberts would go to LGBTQ events around Boston, but they always felt a disconnect from the scene. And they were not alone.

On May 17, 2004, history was made. Massachusetts became the first state in the country to honor legal same-sex marriages. And when one considers the ripple effect that had—catalyzing greater acceptance that permeated everything from pop culture to politics—it is no exaggeration to say that for gay men and women, America changed forever. And it happened because of “Goodridge v. Dept. of Public Health,” the landmark court case argued by GLAD’s Mary Bonauto. Together, seven couples shared their lives with the world in the hopes that they might change it. And a decade later, we revisited each of them to reflect on the case, its impact, how it changed their lives.

No doubt love makes a family. Sometimes, however, love can use a little help—especially when it comes to successful parenting. When Timothy Kelleher, a yoga instructor, and his husband Josh Reed, a digital marketing executive, decided...

On October 13, Ribaudo will marry his longtime partner Joe Posa. They’ll celebrate their reception, which after certain hours will be open to the whole community, at Club Café. That’s because their wedding coincides with a second reason to celebrate. October marks the 30th anniversary of Club Café, which has become iconic in New England’s gay scene. For one generation, it has been a community center: a comfortable second home filled with old friends. For another, it’s a party palace: where stepping inside, grabbing your first drink, and scoring your first date has become a veritable rite of passage. And Club Café shows no sign of slowing down.

A chic insider guide for the perfect weekend getaway Forget what you think you know, these days Miami is much more than just a beachside resort town. The party still rages, but it’s the art...