Kennedy, trans task force demand meeting with Trump officials
Massachusetts Congressman Joe Kennedy III, as chair of the Congressional LGBT Caucus's Transgender Equality Task Force, called for a meeting with top Trump administration civil rights officials today.
The letter raises concerns about such issues...
NH Log Cabin Republicans cofounder named to human rights commission
Granite State Governor Chris Sununu and the state's Executive Council appointed Doug Palardy to the state's seven-member Commission for Human Rights on February 9. The council investigates, mediates and enforces discrimination violations.
One of four cofounders...
New Hampshire House votes to protect LGBT youth from conversion therapy
The New Hampshire House of Representatives approved a bill to ban conversion therapy in the state on February 8. After voting it down only a month ago by a single vote, the bill passed this...
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...
Attorney General Healey, humorist Clinton headline LPAC fundraiser in Boston
Kicking off their work in this midterm election year, LPAC — the national lesbian political organization and pro-LGBT political action committee — is holding its first fundraiser 0f 2018 in Boston's South End on...
Vermont power company CEO may become first trans governor in U.S.
Christine Hallquist, CEO of Vermont Electric Coop (VEC), wants to be the first transgender governor in the United States. Perfectly out and proud about her identity, she says she’s still hoping that if she...
Former Governor Patrick, renowned athlete Nyad named Fenway honorees
Fenway Health announced today its 2018 awardees to be celebrated at The Men's Event (Saturday, March 10) and The Dinner Party (Saturday, April 21), two of New England's largest and most cherished LGBT-focused charitable events.
For his...
‘Rainbow Resistance’ voted Boston Pride 2018 theme by online poll
The results of the online vote are in and Boston's LGBT community has chosen the theme for its 2018 Pride: “Rainbow Resistance.”
"Rainbow Resistance" focuses on the current political climate and redoubles the need for the...
Federal court upholds R.I. lesbian firefighter’s discrimination ruling
"Sticks and stones may break some bones, but harassment can hurt forever."
These are the opening words in the federal appeals court ruling that upheld a 2016 lower court jury decision in favor of Providence...
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus issues Superbowl challenge to Philly rivals
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus has issued a Super Bowl challenge to the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus.
If the New England Patriots defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in the February 4 Super Bowl in Minneapolis, the...