Federal judge blocks DOJ demand for trans patient records from RI hospital

The Trump administration's demand for confidential records of transgender patients from Rhode Island Hospital—the largest health care center in the state that provides gender-affirming...

GLAD Law issues fact sheet on protections from DOJ subpoenas for trans youth and their families

The Trump administration has escalated its campaign against transgender youth by issuing more than 20 civil subpoenas to health care facilities that provide care...

Federal court grants preliminary block against New Hampshire law prohibiting DEI, LGBTQ school programs

The federal court in New Hampshire issued a preliminary injunction blocking, for almost all public school districts, a law banning diversity, equity, and...

LGBTQ+ leader Tony Hoang to receive GLAD Law 2025 Spirit of Justice Award

New England-based GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law), one of the nation’s leading LGBTQ+ legal rights organizations, will present its 2025 Spirit of...

Four New England states among 16 to sue RFK Jr. over sex-ed funding threats

Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and Connecticut are among 16 states and the District of Columbia suing the Trump administration over "its threats to revoke...

Federal judge rules in favor of arts orgs based in RI, MA in free speech case

The Theater Offensive in Boston and Rhode Island Latino Arts are among four arts organizations that recently won a lawsuit against the National Endowment...

Federal judge grants motion to ‘quash’ DOJ’s subpoena for details on trans patients at Boston Children’s

A federal judge last week rejected a request from the US Department of Justice for "an astonishing array" of information from Boston Children's concerning...

Vermont Christian school in violation of state antidiscrimination, gender ID policies wins federal appeal

A federal appeals court this week ruled in favor of Mid Vermont Christian School, which had violated the state Principals' Association antidiscrimination and gender...

Vermont Medical Society wins legal battle with Trump admin. to restore pulled LGBTQ public health data

The Vermont Medical Society and eight other organizations prevailed over the Trump administration in a legal battle over LGBTQ public health data, which the...

Federal court temporarily blocks NH law banning DEI in public schools

On September 4, 2025, the federal court in New Hampshire temporarily blocked, for most public school districts, a law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs...

GLAD Law, EqualityMaine, ACLU of Maine release LGBTQ+ rights toolkit before new school season

Civil rights advocates are urging students, parents, and school officials to know their rights as Mainers head back to school. The educational toolkit, “Know...

Maine nonprofits help defeat eight bills targeting LGBTQ+ community

During the First Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature, eight bills that targeted transgender student athletes, the transgender community and the Maine Human Rights...

Provincetown’s 47th annual Carnival to honor GLAD Law as grand marshal

The Provincetown Business Guild will honor GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law) as Grand Marshal for its 47th annual Provincetown Carnival on Thursday,...

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College of the Holy Cross prioritizes support for LGBTQIA+ students with new staff, enhanced resources

The College of the Holy Cross—the Worcester, Massachusetts–based private Jesuit liberal arts college, and the oldest Catholic college in New England—has created a new...

University of Vermont earns top scores on Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly List

The University of Vermont received a top-ranking five-star score on Campus Pride's 2023 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly List, announced on September 1. Campus...

The Theater Offensive: Out on the Edge

Boston’s most fabulous came out for a night filled with enthralling entertainment, dancing, and a live fantasy auction. The Theater Offensive presented the Out...

Boston Mayor Walsh, Boston Pride to hold ‘out & proud’ vigil tonight at City Hall

Boston Mayor Walsh and Boston Pride are leading a vigil at 6 p.m. today, Monday, June 12, at City Hall Plaza, in memory of...