Left, gay and green: Allen Young’s reflective, politically candid memoir
In the era of identity politics, an autobiography titled “Left, Gay & Green: A Writer’s Life” might sound like a setup for a particularly proselytizing screed. But author Allen Young’s new 500-page tome is...
Community exhibition celebrates LGBT history of seacoast New Hampshire
It's as much a celebration of community as an exhibition of living history.
Through the month of August RiverStones Custom Framing and The Franklin Gallery are hosting the show "Seacoast LGBT History: More Impact and...
First openly gay, statewide-elected lawmaker, Ed Flanagan of Vermont, dies at 66
‘‘He was passionate and very progressive,’’ said Vermont state Representative Mary Sullivan of her long-time friend Ed Flanagan, the first openly gay, statewide-elected lawmaker in the US. ‘‘He was guided by a moral compass.’’
Flanagan,...
Vermont commemorates civil unions with historic-site marker at state house
A historic-site marker was raised on the Vermont State House lawn to commemorate the first civil union legislation in the country, which the state passed in 2000.
Associated Press reporter Lisa Rathke covered the ceremony:
The...
Edith Windsor, whose SCOTUS case won marriage equality for all, dies at 88
No doubt we'll be celebrating her life in New England as well as in her home state New York. In fact, everyone in the country who supports marriage equality will be celebrating the life...
LGBT Seniors Share Stories about the First Boston Pride Marches
For anyone under 45, it may be hard to imagine the range of emotions that surface as seniors share their stories of early Prides. These gathering were not parades or celebrations in those first...
Millions worldwide stand for LGBT rights, progressive values at historic Women’s March
LGBT rights—and progressive values for all people—made history yesterday at the Women's March for America when millions came out for a nonviolent protest at events all over the country and around the world.
According to the Boston...
Secretary of State Kerry apologizes for decades of State Dept. discrimination
“These actions were wrong then, just as they would be wrong today."
With this words, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry apologized to the LGBT community on behalf of the State Department for decades of...
After farewell party, ‘oldest gay bar in Mass’ to close doors
Lynn, MA—Known by many as the "Cheers of the North Shore," Fran's Place is closing its doors on September 26.
Its owner, Jay Collins, along with many patrons, considers Fran's the oldest gay bar in Massachusetts still...
President Obama designates Stonewall Inn national historic landmark
Forty-seven years after the Stonewall Uprising, President Obama is honoring the Greenwich Village nightclub as a historic national monument. The famous New York City gay club—where patrons famously stood up and fought back against harassment and...
