Fenway Health remembers Ann Maguire, trailblazer of public service
On December 29, we lost one of our heroes with the passing of longtime LGBTQ+ and health care advocate Ann Maguire. In 2017, Fenway Health honored Maguire with the prestigious Dr. Susan...
Gov. Healey’s ‘Hero Act’ would allow IVF for veterans in same-sex marriages
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's administration has filed new legislation that would allow thousands of military veterans in same-sex marriages to receive in vitro fertilization therapy, which the federal Veterans Administration does not...
Police chief apologizes after officer searches middle school for LGBTQ book in Great Barrington
After a police officer followed up on a complaint by searching a middle school in Great Barrington, Massachusetts for a copy of "Gender Queer: A Memoir," the town's police chief posted a...
Boston Cardinal praises Pope’s directive to bless same-sex couples, but not as ‘endorsement’ of...
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston's Cardinal Sean O'Malley last week praised Pope Francis's recent directive allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, though the cardinal qualified the praise as not an endorsement...
First Light celebrations return to Provincetown, Dec. 29–Jan. 1
Ring in the New Year on the tip of Cape Cod! Enjoy great performances, fine art, delicious fare and festive shopping experiences along Commercial Street all before you catch a front-row seat to the...
Toys for Joys returns as virtual fundraiser for holidays this year
Toys for Joys has postponed its popular annual Gift Gala benefit in Boston again this year, concentrating on virtual fundraising to spread the holiday magic to the kids in our area over...
Vermont State Rep. Taylor Small to leave Pride Center of Vermont for new role...
Vermont State Rep. Taylor Small, the first openly transgender person to be elected in Green Mountain State's general assembly, has left her post at the Pride Center of Vermont, where she had...
Five New England states among top 10 with highest percentage of LGBT adults
The Williams Institute at UCLA has released a new survey of the "Adult LGBT Population in the United States," including a state-by-state (and the District of Columbia) breakdown, and five of the...
New England companies earn perfect scores on HRC’s 2023-’24 equality index
The Human Rights Campaign announced the 2023-2024 list of “Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion" honorees from their annual Corporate Equality Index, and 48 of them are based in New England.
Pawtucket man hosts Rhode Island’s ‘first LGBTQ-inclusive blood drive’
Nathaniel Phillips of Pawtucket, Rhode Island organized what he is calling the first LGBTQ-inclusive blood drive in Rhode Island, which he hosted on Dec. 10 in Pawtucket. "As a proud gay American,...
