Rhode Island House overwhelmingly passes bill to ban ‘gay panic’ defense
The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a bill last week that would ban "gay or trans panic" as a legal defense for committing a violent act. The vote was 68 to 2.
"If this...
Brattleboro Museum and Art Center hosts panel discussion on the history of queer activism...
"Looking Back, Moving Forward: Four Decades of Queer Activism in Vermont," a panel discussion on key individuals, organizations and the history of queer activism in southern Vermont from the 1980s to the present, starts...
Montana and Washington state foundations match donations for Massachusetts Yes on 3 campaign
The whole country is looking to Massachusetts on the Nov. 6 Midterm Elections as the Bay State becomes the first state in the United States to vote on transgender protections.
From community newspaper letters to...
Boston’s Hispanic Black Gay Coalition Welcomes New Youth Leader to its Team
The Boston-based Hispanic Black Gay Coalition has a new leader on its team.
In a recent posting on the HBGC’s community blog, the organization welcomed Bryce J. Celotto, an accomplished 23-year-old student activist, and announced his role in...
Boston Celtics to honor Marc Davino as ‘Hero Among Us’ at Pride Night Game...
The Boston Celtics will honor Boston Gay Basketball League's own Marc Davino with the team's Heroes Among Us Award at this Thursday's Pride Night game, when the Celtics host the Phoenix Suns.
Maine high school crowns transgender youth homecoming king
He's a dedicated student athlete who loves Christian music, soccer and snowboarding—and Noble High School in North Berwick, Maine just voted this transgender 17-year-old their homecoming king.
Stiles Zuschlag told the Associated Press, as reported...
Beverly man arrested for homophobic spree of graffiti, vandalism in Salem
Salem police have arrested a suspect in a recent spree of anti-LGBTQ+ graffiti and vandalism in Salem, Massachusetts during the late night hours of Sept. 13. Mohammed Saeed Rajab, age 25, allegedly...
Actor Kevin Spacey enters not-guilty plea in Nantucket sexual assault case
Actor Kevin Spacey appeared at a Nantucket District Courthouse today to enter a not-guilty plea for an alleged 2016 sexual assault on an 18-year-old busboy at an island bar.
The case made national news because...
Boston Pride to mark Pride month 2020 with a host of virtual events
Boston Pride may have postponed its 50th anniversary parade, festival and other gatherings until June 2021, but it's still marking this year's Pride month with a host of virtual events.
Vermont students join nationwide walkout for LGBTQ+ rights today
This just in from Outright Vermont:
, from 1:00 to 1:20 p.m., Vermont students will join thousands of peers across the nation in what could be the largest LGBTQ+ youth...
