DOJ’s attempt to dismiss trans Air Force servicemembers’ case denied, GLAD Law reps plaintiffs

Last week, the US Court of Federal Claims denied a Department of Justice motion to dismiss claims by 17 transgender servicemembers who had received retirement orders from the US Air Force...
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Connecticut governor nominates first openly gay SJC justice to lead a state’s top court

"Intellect, temperament and respect for the rule of law" — these were the top three qualities Connecticut Governor Dannell Malloy identified in the state's...

In tie-breaking vote, New Hampshire House kills anti-conversion therapy bill

In a 166–165 vote, the New Hampshire House of Representatives struck down a bill on January 10 that would have prohibited counselors from proposing or...

MassLive, Boston Globe report former Bay State Senate President separates from husband

MassLive reported today that former Massachusetts Senate President Stanley Rosenberg has separated from his husband Bryon Hefner. In its story, MassLive reports that the...

Murder of North Adams activist marks first transgender person killed in 2018

Transgender rights activist Christa Leigh Steele-Knudslien, 42, was found stabbed and beaten to death inside her North Adams home on Friday night, according to The...

Vermont law enforcement board okays third gender on driver’s licenses

Vermont's Law Enforcement Advisory Board unanimously agreed not to oppose adding a third option for those who don't identify as male or female on...

Fenway CEO resigns over handling of alleged workplace harassment

Dr. Stephen L. Boswell, CEO of Fenway Health, resigned today "under pressure from the board of directors, employees, and donors over his handling of...

Boston Globe reports sexual harassment allegations by doctor formerly in charge of Fenway Health’s education and training division

The Boston Globe reported Friday that a prominent doctor formerly in charge of Fenway Health’s education and training division had been accused of multiple incidents...

Boston Globe reports sexual misconduct by husband of Senate president

The Boston Globe reported today that four men have alleged sexual misconduct by Bryon Hefner, Massachusetts Senate President Stanley Rosenberg's husband. According to the November 30...

Transgender inmate files suit to move to women’s facility in Massachusetts

A 52-year-old transgender woman inmate in the men's facility at MCI-Norfolk filed a lawsuit the US District Court in Boston on November 15 requesting...

‘Keep Resisting,’ urges former US AG Eric Holder at GLAD award dinner

“Keep standing up, keep speaking out, keep resisting," former US Attorney General told the crowd of 1,000 advocates for LGBTQ equality at the GLAD's...

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...

Massachusetts state senator proposes gender-neutral driver’s license law

Massachusetts State Senator Karen Spilka is proposing a law that would allow Bay State residents to identify as "male," "female" or "x" on their...
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Rhode Island House overwhelmingly passes bill to ban ‘gay panic’ defense

The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a bill last week that would ban "gay or trans panic" as a legal defense for committing...
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Hingham Pride Around Town

This year Hingham Pride Project distributed 4,000 Progress Pride flags and window clings to local towns, public schools and the Trustees of the Reservation...
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Conversion therapy poses serious health risks for transgender people, new Boston-based study shows

The American Medical Association just published in its journal JAMA Psychiatry a study by Boston-based researchers showing that transgender people undergoing conversation therapy risk...
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Hispanic Black Gay Coalition Gala

The theme at the Sixth Annual Hispanic Black Gay Coalition Gala was “Rooted In Resistance” and the evening paid hommage to iconic LGBTQ figures...