GLAD commends clarification on LGBTQ+ health care protections
The Biden Administration last week reinstated health care protections under the Affordable Care Act, which had been rescinded under the Trump administration, and issued a clarification making it clear that the ACA's...
Teen’s testimony helps defeat trans sports ban in NH House committee
In a 19-1 vote, New Hampshire's House Education Committee killed an anti-trans student athletics bill after transgender teenager Maëlle Jacques appeared before them, "appeal to the humanity of transgender teens highlighting...
New England premiere of ‘Strange Loop’ opens in Boston this weekend
“A Strange Loop,” a musical about a theater usher named Usher—a Black, queer man who is writing a musical about a Black, queer man, ad infini-tum—took Broadway...
Colby Sawyer, Dartmouth colleges host intercollegiate LGBTQ+ student prom
For LGBTQ+ college students who may have missed out on their high school proms, Dartmouth and Colby Sawyer colleges recently teamed up to host an intercollegiate LGBTQ+ student prom on the Dartmouth...
Transhealth to host Elliot Page at a benefit fireside chat in Northampton
In celebration of their third anniversary Transhealth — the Bay State-based, trans-led, gender-affirming health care center for trans and gender-diverse people and their families — is hosting a benefit fireside chat with actor...
Maine Senate approves trans shield law, bill now heads to governor’s desk
Late last week, the Maine Senate voted 21-13 to approve a bill that would protect out-of-state patients seeking gender-affirming care or abortions from states where such health care is illegal, even if...
GLAD’s Mary Bonauto to throw first pitch at Fenway Park’s Pride Night
In celebration of 20 years of marriage equality, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)’s Mary Bonauto, who argued the landmark Massachusetts Goodridge case, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the annual Pride Night...
Amherst guidance counselors cleared of mistreating LGBTQ+ students
After months of protests and investigation, the three Amherst Regional Middle School guidance counselors accused of numerous complaints concerning their conduct with LGBTQ+ students have been cleared by an administrator in the...
Maine House passes transgender, reproductive rights shield law
The Maine House of Representatives last Wednesday passed a bill that would protect out-of-state patients seeking gender-affirming care or abortions from states where such health care is illegal, even if received in...
New Hampshire’s first group home for LGBTQ+ youth opens in Keene
Unity House, the first group home dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth in the state, opened earlier this month in Keene, New Hampshire. It was created by Boston-based nonprofit The Home for Little Wanders,...