Three Conn. families file federal lawsuit to oust trans students from girls sports
The families of three Connecticut high school track team runners filed a federal lawsuit on Feb. 12 to exclude transgender female athletes from participating in girls sports—despite a state law on the side of...
Boston city council passes travel ban to protest anti-LGBT legislation in North Carolina
Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim asked the city to stand up against the recent LGBT discrimination legislation in North Carolina and the city council agreed in a unanimous vote.
Zakim filed an ordinance on March 28 that...
Efforts back on track to ban youth conversion therapy in Massachusetts
Efforts to make Massachusetts the 16th state in the country to ban conversion therapy got back on track this week with "a crowded, emotional hearing in front the Committee on Children, Families and Persons...
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 the state's driver's licenses.
The DMV had asked the board to...
Husband of former Bay State Senate president pleads guilty to sexual assault charges, receives...
Bryon Hefner, whose sexual assault and misconduct case resulted in the resignation of his husband, former Bay State Senate President Stanley C. Rosenberg, pleaded guilty today to one count of indecent assault and battery,...
