Congress members oppose SCOTUS challenge to nondiscrimination laws
Rep. David Cicilline (RI), chair of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, and Rep. Chris Pappas (NH), Equality Caucus cochair, are among some 123 members of the US Congress who filed an amicus brief...
Darien, Conn. select board debates banning Pride flag on town property
Darien, Connecticut's select board last night debated banning all flags except their own town's, the state's and the Stars and Stripes from all municipal properties, except schools. The reasoning behind such a...
Massachusetts Governor Baker signs into law the bill protecting access to abortion and...
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law today sweeping legislation protecting access to abortion care and transgender health care for people across the Bay State and for residents of other states where...
MassEquality PAC endorses Maura Healey for Bay State governor
MassEquality PAC — the political action committee of the Bay State-wide grassroots advocacy organization — has officially endorsed Maura Healey to become the next governor of Massachusetts.
“Maura...
Five Salem, Mass. crosswalks repainted in support of city’s LGBTQ residents
Five city crosswalks in Salem, Massachusetts got a rainbow makeover in recognition of Pride month and to support the LGBTQ community.
“Seeing something like this on your public...
Boston Mayor Wu appoints Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement’s first director
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has appointed Quincey J. Roberts Sr. to serve as the inaugural Executive Director for the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement.
Mayor Wu made the announcement...
Newport, RI city council votes 6-1 to install permanent rainbow crosswalks
Newport, Rhode Island will soon have three permanent rainbow crosswalks to show the city's support for the LGBTQ community. The crosswalks will be placed around the city's Equality Park.
Mass. House expands access to HIV prevention for Bay State youth
The Massachusetts House of Representatives last week adopted language that will increase access to HIV prevention services for youth across the state. Specifically, the amendment increases access for youth to get life-saving...
Vermonters can now amend their gender ID on their birth certificates
Vermont Governor Phil Scott yesterday signed a bill into law allowing residents of his state to amend their birth certificates to match their gender identity.
“Working to make...
Boston Mayor Wu announces new Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced the creation of a new Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement yesterday to "empower, protect and promote the rights, dignity and advancement of Boston's LGBTQ+ residents," state a May...
