Pentagon lifts ban on transgender troops
A person's qualifications should be the only thing that matters when it comes to serving in the United States military. So said Defense Secretary Ash Carter today when he announced that transgender individuals may...
Vermont passes law protecting LGBT kids from anti-conversion therapy
Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin recently signed into law the prohibition of licensed professionals who counsel minors from attempting to “change” the sexual orientation or gender identity of a minor — a practice also known as "conversion...
Massachusetts House sweepingly passes transgender public accommodations bill
The Massachusetts House of Representatives brought the transgender public accommodations bill one step closer to becoming state law today, June 1, with an overwhelmingly supportive vote of 116—36.
According to MassEquality's Executive Director Deborah Shields:
“ applaud...
Governor Baker says he would sign transgender public accommodations equality bill
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced today that he would sign into law legislation ensuring that transgender people have the same rights to public accommodations as everyone else in the Bay State.
In a Boston Globe interview today,...
Boston Medical Center to be first hospital in state offering ‘gender affirmation’ surgery
Only a few hospitals in the United States perform gender reassignment surgery and Boston Medical Center is about to join this elite—though expanding—roster. In doing so, it's also becoming the first medical facility in Massachusetts...
Massachusetts Senate passes bill to include protections for transgender people
With an overwhelming majority—33-4—the Massachusetts Senate passed a long-awaited bill to ensure that transgender people have the same rights to public accommodations as everyone else in the Bay State.
"The measure would update state anti-discrimination law. So, just as a...
Bay State Senate voting today on anti-discrimation public accommodations bill
The Massachusetts Senate and House are voting today, May 12, on a bill that would prohibit discrimination against transgender people in public accommodations, including sports arenas, gas stations, movie theaters, bars, and malls.
According to a...
Boston city council passes travel ban to protest anti-LGBT legislation in North Carolina
Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim asked the city to stand up against the recent LGBT discrimination legislation in North Carolina and the city council agreed in a unanimous vote.
Zakim filed an ordinance on March 28 that...
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 intersectionality* and, more specifically, the challenges faced by trans people...
First Event Conference 2016
Westin Hotel | Waltham | January 20–24, 2016
Bay State Attorney General Maura Healy, U.S. Congressman Joe Kennedy and keynote speaker Dr. Rene McLaughlin were just a few of the luminaries among the guest speakers...
