Healey administration supports federal protections for trans student athletes
Bay State Governor Maura Healey's office came out yesterday in support of proposed protections for transgender student athletes from elementary school through college.
Reports the Boston Globe:
Vermont enacts most comprehensive trans health care protections to date
This just in from GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defendants (GLAD):
Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed into law two bills — HB 89 and SB 37 — protecting access...
Congressman Cicilline (RI) condemns House bill to ban trans kids from sports
US Rep. David Cicilline of Rhode Island spoke out in strong opposition to H.R. 734, a House Republican bill that would actively discriminate against trans women and girls by blocking their participation...
27 nonbinary athletes to run in first Boston Marathon that officially registers their gender...
For the first time in the history of the Boston Marathan, nonbinary runners can officially register in a division that matches their gender identity, and this year, 27 nonbinary athletes have registered...
ME parent files federal suit over middle school not disclosing child’s gender ID
Despite a state privacy statute and federal law protecting students' privacy, the mother of a middle school student in New Castle, Maine has filed a federal lawsuit against her 13-year-old child's school...
Mass. State Rep. Jack Lewis honored with Trans Community Ally Award
Mass. State Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis of Framingham was honored with the “Trans Community Ally Award” from the Trans Community of New England (TCNE) on January 27, 2023.
“It was a...
Belmont, Mass. celebrates Transgender Day of Visibility with exhibition, events
Across New England and around the world, people are observing International Transgender Day of Visibility today, March 31. Here in Massachusetts, you can support our transgender friends and neighbors by visiting the...
Mass. Commission on LGBTQ Youth rallies on Beacon Hill prior to today’s Transgender Day...
Today, March 31, is International Transgender Day of Visibility — a day when "we celebrate the joy and resilience of trans and non-binary people everywhere by elevating voices and experiences from these...
Wellesley College students vote in favor of admitting transgender men
Students at Wellesley College voted on Tuesday in favor of opening the traditionally women's school to all nonbinary and transgender applicants, including trans men. Currently, "the college allows admission to anyone who...
Vermont girls high school basketball team forfeits tournament to avoid competing against transgender player
The Mid Vermont Christian School girls high-school basketball team from Quechee, Vt. gave up a chance to compete in a Division 4 state championship tournament when their team refused to play against...
