Worcester, MA declares ‘transgender, gender diverse’ sanctuary city status
The City Council of Worcester, Massachusetts passed a resolution declaring the city "a sanctuary city and a place of safety for transgender and gender diverse people," reports Boston.com:
State economic development chief brings ‘Team Massachusetts’ plan to Mass. LGBT Chamber of Commerce
At a recent Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce roundtable, the Bay State's Economic Development Secretary, Yvonne Hao, touted Governor Healey's Administration's efforts to expand access to business financing and grants for all,...
Boston City Council votes to officially recognize Transgender Day of Visibility
The vote was unanimous when Boston's City Council voted last week to support a resolution that recognizes March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility, observed around the world and now, officially, in...
Gov. Healey nominates Gabrielle Wolohojian, experienced judge and former partner, to the state’s SJC
Governor Maura Healey yesterday nominated Massachusetts Appeals Court Associate Justice Gabrielle R. Wolohojian, who is also a former partner of the governor's, to the state's Supreme Judicial Court.
Enfield, CT’s new policy prohibits Pride flag from flying on town property
After a 6-5 vote by its town council earlier this week, Enfield, Connecticut has a new policy that prohibits any flag except that of the US, the state and POW/MIA from flying...
Gov. Healey’s ‘Hero Act’ would allow IVF for veterans in same-sex marriages
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's administration has filed new legislation that would allow thousands of military veterans in same-sex marriages to receive in vitro fertilization therapy, which the federal Veterans Administration does not...
City of Somerville removes gender ID requirement from marriage licenses
The City of Somerville, Mass. has officially updated its marriage certification process so marriage partners no longer need to identify themselves by gender. The update mirrors a recent example set earlier this...
MA Gov. Healey announces new Hate Crimes Awareness and Response Team
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced on Nov. 20 the creation of a new State Police task force. Called the Hate Crimes Awareness and Response Team, the unit will be "dedicated tracking...
New England communities earn high marks on 2023 HRC equality index
For the sixth consecutive year, scores increased across the United States on Human Rights Campaign's 12th annual Municipal Equality Index, and New England communities were once again at the forefront.
Littleton, NH’s homophobic select board members target public art, production of ‘La Cage’
Since late August, the three-person selectboard of Littleton, New Hampshire has been threatening to ban all displays of public art from the town in order to keep their neighbors from seeing a...
