Maura Healey — Can she pull off a victory against the ‘old boy’ network?
Polls are showing she can …
In 2008, the good ole boy circled the wagons around now-President Obama and asked Hillary Clinton to step aside. She didn’t go down without first putting up a fierce...
Voices of Color: Getting to Know District 7 State Representative Candidates: Eric Esteves
The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition (HBGC) is not endorsing any of the candidates. However, recently we had the pleasure of speaking with Democratic primary candidate and first time candidate for office Eric Esteves. Esteves...
Voices of Color: Boston City Council’s Commission on the Status of Black Men and...
Did you know that the Boston City Council is in the beginning stages of creating a commission to address the needs of black men and boys in Boston?
On June 24, 2014 the Boston City...
The First Bisexual Woman in Congress is a Badass—and Needs Our Help
The First Bisexual Woman in Congress is a Badass – and Needs Our Help
In 2012, there were more openly LGBT members of Congress elected (and re-elected) than any year before and one openly LGBT...
Is Today the Day Healey and Kerrigan Make History? Probably Not.
Today around six thousand Democratic activists and organizers will meet in Worcester DCU center for the Massachusetts Democratic Party’s annual convention. Those convention delegates are elected at local caucuses, appointed by the Democratic State...
Out Providence Mayoral Candidate Video Features His Husband
Brett Smiley is running for mayor of Rhode Island's largest city, Providence. And he's released a very gay-friendly video promoting himself.
It's not like Providence hasn't had an openly gay mayoral candidate or mayor before...
Is Rhode Island ready for Frank Ferri?
Our neighbors to the south in Rhode Island have an exciting prospect on their hands. According to reports from the Providence Journal and Rhode Island NPR, openly gay State Representative Frank Ferri (D-Warwick) is exploring taking a run for the Lt. Governor seat for the November election.
Sign of the times: Massachusetts candidates observe marriage equality anniversary
We thought we’d put together an informal poll of what electeds who are up for re-election and candidates for the top state-wide and Congressional offices did to celebrate the 10th anniversary of gay marriage.
What Is A Governor To Do?
It was announced today that for his 8th time marching in the Boston Pride Parade, Governor Deval Patrick will be parades Grand Marshall. Patrick is a natural choice for the honor.
Coakley Gets MassEquality Nod, But Who’s Winning the Power Gay Primary?
As statewide LGBT organizations go, it’s hard to match MassEquality’s storied reputation. Marriage equality in Massachusetts was born of the judiciary ten years ago this month, but in its infancy, MassEquality reared it in a toxic anti-equality national political environment amid efforts at home to amend our state constitution to deny lesbian and gay folks the right to marry.
MassEquality spearheaded an effective grassroots campaign apparatus aimed at protecting elected officials and candidates who stood with us and defeating those who did not. The political air cover MassEquality and other LGBT groups provided allowed pro-equality lawmakers to stand up to the conservative coalition bent on stuffing out the early flames of marriage equality.