Mass. Gov. Charlie Baker to deliver keynote speech at Log Cabin Republicans annual dinner...
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker is slated to deliver a keynote speech at the Oct. 2 "Spirit of Lincoln '18" annual national gathering of Log Cabin Republicans in Washington, DC.
According to the Boston Globe:
The Log...
Congressman Joe Kennedy III to join “Yes on 3” transgender rights rally, Sunday Sept....
US Congressman Joe Kennedy III of Massachusetts will join a host of speakers at a "Yes on 3" rally to protect transgender rights in the Bay State this Sunday, September 16.
The rally starts at...
Boston Globe reports UCLA study refuting threats to public saftey by transgender access law
A research study out of UCLA School of Law's Williams Institute finds no link between public transgender bathroom access and crimes that occur in bathrooms.
According to a September 12 report in the Boston Globe:
Researchers...
Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Democratic Congressional Primary
If New Hampshire's Executive Councilor Chris Pappas wins the general midterm election on November 6, he would become the first openly LGBT person elected to US Congress from the Granite State.
On Tuesday night, Pappas,...
Althea Garrison, first transgender state legislator in US, likely to take Ayanna Pressley’s Boston...
Ayanna Pressley's big win over 10-term Congressman Michael Capuano in the Massachusetts primary this week will likely also prove a victory for Althea Garrison—the first transgender person elected to a state legislature in the...
Athol protestors confront anti-LGBT candidate for Bay State governor
About 100 peaceful protestors gathered outside a campaign event for the anti-LGBT activist Scott Lively in Athol, Massachusetts last week.
According to the Athol Daily News:
The vigil began in front of the North Quabbin Community...
Maine Gov. LePage seeks to legalize anti-LGBT workplace discrimination
Outgoing Maine Governor Paul LePage fired another parting shot at the LGBT community by asking the US Supreme Court to rule that companies can fire workers based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Earlier this...
Vermont votes Hallquist first trans nominee for govenor by major party
Christine Hallquist won the Democratic nomination for governor in Vermont's primary last night, becoming the first transgender person to become a gubernatorial nominee for any major political party.
“Tonight, we made history,” Ms. Hallquist said...
Maine voters can still ban conversion therapy by replacing LePage
Maine Governor Paul LePage's veto of the conversion therapy bill—which had passed both houses of the state's legislature with strong support but was nixed by LePage—could yet be overturned, says Equality Maine Executive Director...
Vermont poised to pick transgender woman for governor in Democratic primary
With incumbent Republican Vermont Governor Phil Scott down 38 percent in the polls this year, challenger Hallquist Christine believes she's got a good chance taking his seat in this fall's midterm elections, if she...
