Gay former New England Patriot responds to current Pats player’s anti-LGBTQ posts

Former New England Patriot Ryan O'Callaghan spoke out in an Outsports article about the recent online postings by current Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson,...

MassEquality responds to International Olympic Committee decision

Earlier this week, MassEquality responded with the following press release to the International Olympic Committee's decision to ban transgender women athletes from competing: MassEquality...

Boston-based civil rights group calls out uptick across MA in LGBTQ-related bullying in school hockey

The Boston-based advocacy group Lawyers for Civil Rights is calling out an uptick in LGBTQ-related bullying in school sports, "especially hockey," across Massachusetts, and...

UMass Boston Athletics Dept. named Division III LGBTQ Institution of Year

The NCAA recognized the UMass Boston's athletics department as a 2025 Division III LGBTQ Institution of the Year during an annual NCAA convention held...

Patriots cheerleader Jeremy Greer scores for the team at Super Bowl

Even though the New England Patriots came up short at last weekend's Super Bowl, Patriots cheerleader Jeremy Greer scored big for the home team....

GOP candidates for gov., US Senate weigh in against transgender student athletes in Pembroke, MA

At least three Republican candidates in Massachusetts—one for US Senate and two for governor— weighed in on social media over a debate at a...

Feds now investigating transgender cheerleader on co-ed team in Maine

The US Department of Education is investigating the Newport School District in Maine because a transgender athlete is competing on a "girls" cheerleading team....

Bruins’ McAvoy supports LGBTQ+ players: ‘We’re all on the same team’

At the Boston Bruins' Hockey Is for Everyone night last week, where the team beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3, defenseman Charlie McAvoy stepped...

Hitting the slopes with New England’s largest LGBTQ+ ski & snowboard club

New England has plenty of thriving organizations dedicated to connecting queers who like to stay active outdoors during the warmer months, from competitive clubs,...

Trump admin. investigates New England schools over trans athletes

Eighteen New England schools across four school districts are under investigation for their inclusion of transgender athletes in school sports by the US Dept....

Boston Pride Hockey tops Outsports teams to ‘start your Heated Rivalry’

"Gay hockey show Heated Rivalry has certainly created an unprecedented interest in the sport of ice hockey amongst the gay community. To be sure, watching star...

Jason Collins, first openly LGBT NBA player, fighting stage 4 brain cancer

Jason Collins—the first openly gay NBA player, a former Boston Celtic and college roommate of former US Congressman Joseph Kennedy III—has announced he is...

Vermont Christian school in violation of state antidiscrimination, gender ID policies wins federal appeal

A federal appeals court this week ruled in favor of Mid Vermont Christian School, which had violated the state Principals' Association antidiscrimination and gender...

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‘Gay Chorus Deep South’ to screen in Lenox (Feb. 6) and Cambridge (Feb. 7)

Massachusetts is a special place for "Gay Chorus Deep South." The award-winning documentary “Gay Chorus Deep South” has screened around the world since its premiere...

BAGLY’s Out For Youth Gala

175 came out to support LGBT youth, and mingled amongst the penguins, turtles and fish while enjoying the hospitality of the Sisters of Perpetual...

Boston Gay Men’s Chorus to partner with Disney for 2022 Pride concert

The show's not scheduled til June 2022, so the Boston Gay Men's Chorus has a year to plan, prep and rehearse for it. But...

Lam Dance Works debuts ‘Act II: An Intimate Evening of Dance’ on Nov. 15

Internationally acclaimed dancer John Lam, who concluded a distinguished 21-year tenure as a principal with Boston Ballet in spring 2024, announces the launch of his...