Worcester School Committee rejects proposal to ban Pride flags from flying at schools

The Worcester School Committee voted unanimously at a recent public meeting to reject a proposal to ban the flying of all flags except those...

Voices of Color: Violence at Pride

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Voices of Color: Getting to Know District 7 State Representative Candidates: Eric Esteves

The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) is not endorsing any of the candidates. However, recently we had the pleasure of speaking with Democratic primary...

Voices of Color: Boston City Council’s Commission on the Status of Black Men and Boys

Did you know that the Boston City Council is in the beginning stages of creating a commission to address the needs of black men...

Postcards from the Tip …

What’s Up, Who’s In & What Just Went Down, in Ptown. Ahhhh … Summertime in Provincetown. As One Of, if not THE, finest queer destination on...

Your Guide to Must-see Acts in Favorite Gay Destinations

Every summer, Provincetown bursts at the seams with live theater and top notch performers—and it can be a little overwhelming to sift through all...

The First Bisexual Woman in Congress is a Badass—and Needs Our Help

The First Bisexual Woman in Congress is a Badass – and Needs Our Help In 2012, there were more openly LGBT members of Congress elected...

Is Today the Day Healey and Kerrigan Make History? Probably Not.

Today around six thousand Democratic activists and organizers will meet in Worcester DCU center for the Massachusetts Democratic Party’s annual convention. Those convention delegates...

Out Providence Mayoral Candidate Video Features His Husband

Brett Smiley is running for mayor of Rhode Island's largest city, Providence. And he's released a very gay-friendly video promoting himself. It's not like Providence...

Is Rhode Island ready for Frank Ferri?

Our neighbors to the south in Rhode Island have an exciting prospect on their hands. According to reports from the Providence Journal and Rhode Island NPR, openly gay State Representative Frank Ferri (D-Warwick) is exploring taking a run for the Lt. Governor seat for the November election.

Sign of the times: Massachusetts candidates observe marriage equality anniversary

We thought we’d put together an informal poll of what electeds who are up for re-election and candidates for the top state-wide and Congressional offices did to celebrate the 10th anniversary of gay marriage.

What Is A Governor To Do?

It was announced today that for his 8th time marching in the Boston Pride Parade, Governor Deval Patrick will be parades Grand Marshall. Patrick is a natural choice for the honor.

Coakley Gets MassEquality Nod, But Who’s Winning the Power Gay Primary?

As statewide LGBT organizations go, it’s hard to match MassEquality’s storied reputation. Marriage equality in Massachusetts was born of the judiciary ten years ago this month, but in its infancy, MassEquality reared it in a toxic anti-equality national political environment amid efforts at home to amend our state constitution to deny lesbian and gay folks the right to marry. MassEquality spearheaded an effective grassroots campaign apparatus aimed at protecting elected officials and candidates who stood with us and defeating those who did not. The political air cover MassEquality and other LGBT groups provided allowed pro-equality lawmakers to stand up to the conservative coalition bent on stuffing out the early flames of marriage equality.

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