Three Connecticut high school athletes sue against transgender competitors
Three Connecticut high school track team runners filed a complaint with the US Education Department's Office for Civil Rights alleging that transgender athletes have cost them races and scholarships. Conservative Christian law firm Alliance...
Supermodel Carmen Carrera talks trans rights at June 3 Boston Pride event
The story of the career of trans supermodel and TV star Carmen Carrera is all about pride and empowerment. And you can hear about it right from Carmen at the special kick-off event for...
Transgender teen Nicholas Bulman crowned prom king at Barnstable High
Barnstable High School crowned graduating senior Nicholas Bulman its prom king at its Class of 2019 fête last Friday night. Bulman's friend and field hockey teammate Abby Al-Asousi accompanied him to the prom, held...
Bay State Senate approves bill allowing “X” gender option for driver’s licenses
The bill to allow Massachusetts residents list their gender as "X" on state driver's licenses—and soon to follow other documents, including birth certificates—passed the Bay State Senate today. The vote was a resounding 39...
US Senator Sanders of VT displays transgender flag outside DC office
In observance of International Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders placed the Transgender Pride flag alongside the American flag outside his office door in Washington, DC. The transgender flag will...
Better quality of life for older adults undergoing gender-affirmation treatment, Yale study shows
A new national study conducted by researchers at Yale University shows that older transgender adults undergoing gender-affirming treatment, including medication and surgery, enjoy a better quality of life than those who do not.
“Even though...
The graceful transition of Rhode Island Council of Churches’ executive minister
Transitioning is never a breezy process. Beyond any medical or therapeutic interventions, there are the complications of coming out to family, friends, colleagues and acquaintances, and of living in the world. There may even...
Transgender Remembrance Week events honor individuals lost to violent hate crimes
Transgender Day of Remembrance is Tuesday, Nov. 20, with events happening throughout Transgender Awareness Week (Nov. 12–19) throughout New England and across the country.
In 2017, there were 29 transgender people murdered in the United...
Dignity and respect for transgender people in Massachusetts prevail in apparent Midterm ballot sweep
This just in from Freedom for All Massachusetts:
Dignity and respect for our transgender friends and neighbors remains the law in our Commonwealth!
We may not know the final margin until tomorrow, but right now Yes...
Montana and Washington state foundations match donations for Massachusetts Yes on 3 campaign
The whole country is looking to Massachusetts on the Nov. 6 Midterm Elections as the Bay State becomes the first state in the United States to vote on transgender protections.
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