Reading, MA library stands by drag story-time event after bomb threat
Following a bomb threat at the Reading Public Library in Reading, Mass. over a "Pride Storytime" event with drag queens and kings scheduled this past Saturday morning, the library's trustee chairman, Patrick...
US Rep. Balint (VT) calls out GOP colleagues for anti-LGBTQ remarks
At a recent hearing of the House Budget Committee on which she serves, US Representative Becca Balint of Vermont rebuked her GOP colleagues on the committee after a witness called federal programs...
Pride is back on in North Brookfield; ACLU still moving forward with lawsuit
Thanks to the ACLU of Massachusetts and the perseverance of the local LGBTQ community and allies, North Brookfield's Pride is back on schedule for June 2024.
The ACLU,...
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...
North Brookfield faces lawsuit after denying drag performers again; this time for town’s upcoming...
The Worcester County LGBTQ+ nonprofit Rural Justice Network is suing North Brookfield, Mass. for denying an application to host Pride in the town if drag entertainers are to perform for the public—just...
ACLU-NH, GLAD: School book ban would violate NH Constitution
The ACLU of New Hampshire and GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) on Monday a letter to Frank Edelblut, the Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Education (DOE), warning that his...
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...
US Rep. Pressley back on House floor calling to restore Pryde funding
US Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (Mass.) returned to the House floor last week to defend funding for The Pryde — the first affordable housing development for LGBTQ seniors in Massachusetts, developed by LGBTQ Senior...
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...
Beverly man arrested for homophobic spree of graffiti, vandalism in Salem
Salem police have arrested a suspect in a recent spree of anti-LGBTQ+ graffiti and vandalism in Salem, Massachusetts during the late night hours of Sept. 13. Mohammed Saeed Rajab, age 25, allegedly...
