GLAD Law: ‘Post Pride, LGBTQ+ youth in foster care still require our attention’

The following column appears in the July/August 2026 issue of Boston Spirit Magazine: Another Pride Month is in the books. For many of us, Pride...

I-93 Rush-Hour Protesters Identify As ‘LGBTQA, white, pan-Asian and Latin@’

A diverse group of people identifying as LGBTQA, white, pan-Asian and Latino stood together to block rush-hour traffic on Interstate 93 north and south of Boston Thursday,...

Mixed-Message on Supreme Court Marriage Case from White House

With U.S. Supreme Court same-sex ruling pending, support from the White House remains unclear. According to a recent Metro Weekly article: "Hours before the Supreme Court...

Ten Big Gay Predictions for 2015

All the major mainstream papers are predicting what current events, political debacles, security threats, and major gaffes will happen in the world in 2015. So,...

HBGC Seeks Mentors and Mentees for 2015

Program currently seeks mentors and mentees for 2015 session December 2015 (Boston, MA) — For young people, navigating the many pathways of life can be...

HBGC Hosts World AIDS Day Event

Spotlighting The Impact of HIV In Latin@ LGBTQ Communities To commemorate World AIDS Day, the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition will host “VIVIR CONSCIENTE : Voces...

Insurance Coverage for Transgender People in Massachusetts: Exciting Progress, But Our Work Continues

Over the summer, the Commonwealth made exciting progress in the movement for transgender equality in healthcare. The Division of Insurance released a bulletin on June...

Top 10 Silver Linings to the 2014 Midterms for the LGBT Community

20 years to the day, November 5, 1994, since the Republicans first took control of the Senate — and thus control of Congress — since World War II,...

Health Matters: Transgender Awareness Month

November is Transgender Awareness Month — a time to celebrate the vibrancy of the transgender and gender non-conforming community, educate the public on trans issues,...

How Anti-LGBT is Charlie Baker’s Running Mate Karyn Polito?

The White-Washing of Karyn Polito: Has she really changed her tune on LGBT issues? Karyn Polito’s Lieutenant Governor candidate website belies a woman who has...

VOICES OF COLOR: Voter Guide from the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition

BOSTON, October 21, 2014 — On Tuesday, November 4th, the people of Massachusetts will have the power to choose who gets to fill various...

VOICES OF COLOR: HBGC to Honor National LGBTQ Advocates, Local Organization at 5th Annual Gala

Event marks five years of the organization working to empower Black and Latin@ LGBTQ communities in Greater Boston BOSTON, October 22, 2014 — The Hispanic Black...

How Will Gay Marriage Affect the Mid-Term Elections?

The 50 States of Gay Marriage and the Mid-Term Elections: Will One Affect the Other? Talking about gay marriage these days is like one part...

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Distinguished panel focuses on issues of trans people of color at community forum

Discrimination against one represents discrimination against all. That was the message that emerged from a public community forum held on Tuesday, March 22, that focused on...

‘Spooky Night’ at Sapphic City

Spooky Night party at Sapphic City, Providence’s new, inclusive nightclub for lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, trans, nonbinary and sapphic-identifying folks. More: lesbiannightlife.com/sapphiccity

Boston Cardinal praises Pope’s directive to bless same-sex couples, but not as ‘endorsement’ of marriage equality

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...

Elliot Page at Transhealth celebration in Northampton, MA: ‘The shame you’re feeling is not yours; it’s theirs’

Last weekend, the Oscar-nominated actor, writer, and transgender activist Elliot Page delivered an eventful of inspiration at a sold-out, third-anniversary celebration for Transhealth — the Bay...