Biden praises LGBT community, speaks out against violence at HRC dinner
Vice President Joe Biden praised the LGBT community's work and gave some advice in his Oct. 3 keynote address at the 19th annual Human Rights Campaign Fund national dinner in Washington, D.C.
He also "shrugged at the...
Prince William speaks out for LGBT rights
Heir to the English throne Prince William spoke out against LGBT bullying last week during a visit to the Hammersmith Academy, a school for 11-18 year olds in London. Along with sending a positive message to a...
Friend of anti-gay marriage county clerk wants world to know his community is LGBT-friendly
When Kim Davis—the infamous anti-gay county clerk of Rowan County, Kentucky—told ABC news reporter Paula Faris on "Good Morning America" that she had gay friends, apparently she was telling the truth. A least one...
40th annual Worcester Pride features four days of festivities
Four days of festivities, Sept. 9-12, are on tap for this 40th annual installment of Worcester Pride, where the year’s theme is “Love Will Keep Us Together.” So open your heart as you hit...
Historic U.S. Supreme Court ruling recognizes marriage equality as law of the land
Marriage for same-sex couples, which began in New England with legal civil unions in Vermont and full-fledged matrimonial rights in Massachusetts is now recognized in all 50 states based on the U.S. Supreme Court's...
Harry Collins first recipient of Menino Pride Award, presented at first Boston Pride gala
Boston Pride hosted its first ever gala on June 5 to kick off 2015 Pride Week (June 5 – 14). The event featured the presentation of the first Mayor Thomas M. Menino Pride Award to...
Boston-area LGBTQ youth group hosts ‘Speaking Out’ book event
They're here, they're queer, and they want you to get used to the idea that sexuality and gender issues are for all ages.
BAGLY, a.k.a. Boston-Area Gay and Lesbian Youth is celebrating a new book...
Boston scores as 11th most gay-friendly city in America
Boston ranked the 11th top LBGT-friendly city in the United States in a recent survey by the consumer advocacy website NerdWallet.
Nerd Wallet reported that:
"America has become a far friendlier place for people who are...
American support for same-sex marriage never higher, Gallup survey shows
Support for same-sex marriage among the U.S. public has never been higher and the approval for legalizing marriage equality appears to only be growing. A recent Gallup survey shows a whopping 60-percent approval rating.
A May...
New England’s finest celebrates nearly a quarter century of positive relations with LGBT community
With all the serious concern about insensitivity in law enforcement across the country, we wanted to share a little good news coming out of New England's finest. GOAL (Gay Officers Action League) of New England turns 25 next year....
