Northampton: A great LGBTQA getaway in Western Massachusetts
Boasting one of the first big Pride events of the season—last weekend's 38th annual parade and other festivities drew a crowd of more than 35,000 participants, according to MassLive.com, with some 100 contingencies "marching to...
First Parish Church in Taunton named LGBTQ “Welcoming Congregation”
The Unitarian Universalist Association's board unanimously voted to recognize Taunton's First Parish Church as a "Welcoming Congregation" for LGBTQ people in late April.
“We weren’t super noticeable as being LGBT inclusive before. Coming here was the...
US Congressman David Cicilline (RI) inspires 1,000+ at Boston Spirit’s 2019 Executive Networking Night
More than 1,000 LGBTQA attendees gathered with reps from more than 50 exhibiting companies at Boston Marriott Copley Place Thursday night at Boston Spirit's 2019 Executive Networking Night. In addition to featured speaker, US...
Marshaling a new era: Boston Pride Grand Marshal Dale Mitchell’s mission to care for...
This year marks the 49th anniversary for the Boston Pride Parade and the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion. With such a focus on the rich history and legacy of the LGBTQ community, it...
Robert Santiago appointed Boston’s first Puerto Rican, gay commissioner of veteran’s services
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh yesterday appointed Robert Santiago commissioner of veterans' services for the city. Santiago, who has served as deputy commissioner since 2016, becomes the city's first Puerto Rican, gay person to helm...
Somerville, Mass. fitness director powerlifts funds for LGBTQ youth
As she trains for the Women's Strength Coalition's Pull for Pride powerlifting meet that's raising funds to combat LGBTQ youth homelessness, Massachusetts fitness pro Sarah Polacco has been hard at work powerlifting a baby...
Bay State Senate approves bill allowing “X” gender option for driver’s licenses
The bill to allow Massachusetts residents list their gender as "X" on state driver's licenses—and soon to follow other documents, including birth certificates—passed the Bay State Senate today. The vote was a resounding 39...
GLAD’s Mary Bonauto on new SCOTUS cases challenging employment rights
The Supreme Court announced today it will hear three cases challenging protections against anti-LGBTQ discrimination in employment.
The cases will test the reach of both sexual orientation and gender identity protections under Title VII of...
Rhode Island House passes bill to extend benefits for LGBT veterans
The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed legislation that would extend veterans’ benefits to gay or transgender members of the armed forces who failed to receive honorable discharges.
Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson, a retired Navy...
Boston Pride awards 24 pro-LGBTQ organizations community fund grants
Boston Pride awarded a total of $43,610 in community grants this week to 24 recipients. The announcement was made at Pride's annual spring open house held at the Pride office in Boston.
“The Boston Pride Community...
