Your Guide to Must-see Acts in Favorite Gay Destinations
Every summer, Provincetown bursts at the seams with live theater and top notch performers—and it can be a little overwhelming to sift through all the options. If time is tight and ticket money at...
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....
Mike Michaud: The Maine Gay Guy
If Mike Michaud hangs on to his lead in the polls, he could become the nation’s first openly gay person to be elected to a governorship, making him arguably the most powerful out politician...
The Best Rooms in Town
The Luxury Inns of Provincetown
There comes a time when your share of that condo on Commercial Street seems remarkably inadequate. Crashing in that closet your best friend calls a guest room will do nothing...
Homo Haunts: New England’s Gay Ghosts Come Out of the Closet
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,...
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell in Iraq
How gay soldiers are able and willing to put their lives in the line of fire for a military that won’t let them be who they are
Captain Chris Sterling did a double take early...
Gay Muslims Find Hope in New England
Local gay and lesbian Islamic faithful are challenging traditional views of homosexuality both here and abroad
In the fall of 1997, 19-year-old Faisal Alam entered a Connecticut hospital suffering from a nervous breakdown. He stayed...
10 Years On: Gay Marriage in Massachusetts
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.
Miami Nice: A chic insider guide for the perfect weekend getaway
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...
The Beat Goes On
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.