Vermont power company CEO may become first trans governor in U.S.
Christine Hallquist, CEO of Vermont Electric Coop (VEC), wants to be the first transgender governor in the United States. Perfectly out and proud about her identity, she says she’s still hoping that if she...
Moonbox partners with Trans Resistance MA for ‘Rocky Horror’
Moonbox Productions is partnering with Trans Resistance MA for its current production of that gender-bending, fabulous glam-rock musical "Rocky Horror Picture Show," on stage through Oct. 31 at Moonbox's pop-up theater at...
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...
Harvard student life and LGBTQ+ sports group host first trans+ community fête
Last week, hundreds of students and affiliates at Harvard University gathered at the Cambridge, Mass. campus's Cabot House Theater for the school's first Trans+ Community Celebration.
“This is...
Ballot initiative to repeal transgender rights in Massachusetts appears very close, new poll shows
A new Suffolk University Political Research Center survey shows the ballot initiative aimed at repealing transgender rights in Massachusetts looks to be one of the closest battles the state has seen.
According to a June 14...
Navy grants first waiver of transgender ban in US to sailor stationed in Mass.
A transgender military service person station in Massachusetts and serving in the US Navy has become the first in the nation to receive a waiver to continue serving since the military enacted...
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...
Focus on transgender inclusion in Jewish community awards
Two Boston-based individuals—a doctor and a filmmaker, both leaders in the movement towards transgender inclusion—are being honored at Keshet's annual awards dinner on April 30.
Receiving the Hacham Lev Award is Dr. Norman, Spack, an endocrinologist...
First openly trans official wins Nov. 5 election in Newton, Mass.
Ward 8 City Council Candidate Holly Ryan made history on November 5 when voters headed to the polls in Newton, Massachusetts, and cast their ballots. Running unopposed, Ryan became the first openly transgender elected...
Teen’s testimony helps defeat trans sports ban in NH House committee
In a 19-1 vote, New Hampshire's House Education Committee killed an anti-trans student athletics bill after transgender teenager Maëlle Jacques appeared before them, "appeal to the humanity of transgender teens highlighting...
