Massachusetts Senate unanimously repeals sodomy ban, anti-trans code
The Massachusetts State Senate last week unanimously passed a bill that would repeal an archaic ban on gay sex along with a criminal code against "common night walkers, common street walkers, both...
NH House passes two bills attacking LGBTQ+ rights, votes down two others that would...
The New Hampshire House of Representatives last week voted on four bills relating to LGBTQ+ rights, and for every bill, voted against protecting LGBTQ+ rights.
Two of the bills...
OUT Maine to host its first annual ‘Queer Prom’ for grownups on Friday after...
They're calling it the “GAYEST event in Midcoast Maine!”
On the evening of February 16 (the Friday after Valentine’s Day), OUT Maine — featuring The Right Track band —...
Federal court hears challenges to New Hampshire’s classroom censorship law
This morning, Jan. 16, the US District Court for the District of New Hampshire is scheduled to hear arguments in the lawsuit challenging New Hampshire’s classroom censorship law, which discourages public school...
Giselle Byrd, LGBTQ+ advocate and producer, named new executive director of The Theater Offensive
After a nationwide search, The Theater Offensive is proud to present theater and film producer, talentmanager, and LGBTQIA+ rights advocate Giselle Byrd as its new executive director. The appointment makes Byrd the...
Bay State middle school teacher seeks answers after police search classroom for trans memoir...
Despite a public apology from the local police chief, the middle school teacher in Great Barrington, Mass. who had her classroom searched last month by a police officer looking for a copy...
Applications now open for LGBTQ+ senior housing at Pryde in Hyde Park
Applications are now available to live in The Pryde, the Bay State's first affordable housing project for LGBTQ seniors in the state. The Pryde will occupy the entire, renovated Rogers School in the...
First Event conference is back, bigger and better than ever, Jan. 24–28
Trans Community of New England's annual conference, First Event, is right around the corner, taking place at Boston Park Plaza from January 24 to 28. Hosted by one of New England's top...
Two LGBTQ-owned businesses first recipients of vacant storefront tax credit program in Northampton
The first two recipients of a new "vacant storefront tax credit program" in Northampton, Mass. are LGBTQ-owned: the Many Graces Farm & Design florist shop is located on West Street near Smith...
OUT Maine offering scholarships for LGBTQ+ students in the Pine Tree State
Thanks to an anonymous donor, the OUT Maine Scholarship Fund returns for a second year!
The OUT Maine Scholarship Fund provides renewable support for Maine LGBTQ+ youth pursuing post-secondary...
