Vermont passes law protecting LGBT kids from anti-conversion therapy
Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin recently signed into law the prohibition of licensed professionals who counsel minors from attempting to “change” the sexual orientation or gender identity of a minor — a practice also known as "conversion...
In light of SCOTUS case, GLAD offers LGBTQ employee rights talk, Oct. 26
GLAD (LGBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders) wants all LGBTQ people to know their employment rights—especially in light of the case recently heard by the US Supreme Court.
"Discrimination at work continues to be a common...
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 performing treatments aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender...
Suspect pleads guilty in 1988 murder of Cambridge man’s brother in Australia
For over 30 years, Steve Johnson of Cambridge, Massachusetts, has sought justice in the 1988 anti-gay hate-crime death of his brother Scott, then 27 years old and traveling in Australia.
GLAD’s 2020 Spirit of Justice Award Celebration goes online Oct. 16
The 2020 Spirit of Justice Award Celebration, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)’s annual gala, will be held live online on Friday, October 16, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (For event tickets and...
Maine House passes bill to ban conversion therapy on minors, with governor support, senate...
The Maine House of representatives voted 91–46 for a bill to ban conversion therapy on minors. Five Republicans and five independents joined 81 Democrats to support the legislation. The next day, the state's senate, where...
Maine Rep. Fecteau to present conversion therapy ban for Maine
A bill to ban conversion therapy in Maine will be presented in the state's House of Representatives on February 14, according to today's "Eyes on Augusta" column in The Free Press. The bill was...
Massachusetts senator’s husband indicted on assault, lewdness charges
The Boston Globe reported late yesterday that a grand jury has indicted Bryon Hefner, husband of Massachusetts Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg, on "multiple charges of sexual assault, criminal lewdness and distributing nude photographs without...
Susan Collins of Maine only GOP senator to sponsor LGBT Equality Act
Senator Susan Collins of Maine is the only US senator to sign on as a sponsor of the comprehensive LGBT nondiscrimination Equality Act of 2019, introduced yesterday. Collins signed on as the lead GOP...
Maine gov. vetoes conversion therapy ban, approving harmful practice
Despite strong support in the state's legislature, Governor Paul LePage late this week vetoed the bill that would have banned the harmful practice of conversion therapy on youth in the state of Maine, becoming...
