Cape Cod Trans Day of Remembrance Committee to host vigil on Nov. 17
This year marks the 24th anniversary of the Transgender Day of Remembrance. This year’s theme, “Resilience” hopes to create a space where people of all ages, races, genders, abilities, and classes can...
Taylor Small, wins Vermont Dem primary, poised to become one of first transgender legislators...
With 100 percent of the votes in from yesterday's (Aug. 11) state primary in Vermont, Taylor Small, a transgender woman from Winooski, earned the Democratic party's vote to represent her Chittenden 6-7...
New Bedford Marine convicted of killing trans woman is pardoned and deported from Philippines
US Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton from New Bedford, Massachusetts has been pardoned by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and has been deported from that country after serving five years, half his...
Health Matters: Transgender Awareness Month
November is Transgender Awareness Month — a time to celebrate the vibrancy of the transgender and gender non-conforming community, educate the public on trans issues, and remember those who have been victimized by transphobic violence....
Transhealth Northampton hits 500 patient milestone faster than planned
Transhealth Northampton — the independent, comprehensive, trans-led and gender-affirming healthcare center in Northampton, Mass. — hit its 500 patient milestone this week, just six months after its official launch — a full two...
GLAD Legal Briefs: Supporting transgender youth against legislative attacks
This legislative session has brought an onslaught of bills taking aim at transgender young people across the country. Transgender youth, their families, friends and other supporters—including doctors, coaches...
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...
Faith-based gathering rejects repeal of trans-rights law
A broad coalition of supporters gathered at Boston's King's Chapel on October 13 to stand in solidarity against transgender discrimination and support for the Massachusetts law enacted October 1 that extends full equal rights to...
Federal discrimination case filed by fired trans Dunkin’ Donuts worker
A federal civil rights discrimination lawsuit alleging harassment and job termination based on gender ID has been filed by a transgender man against a Dunkin' Donuts franchisee. The alleged incidents started at...
Brookline native appointed first openly transgender White House staff member
The first openly transgender person to serve as a Beacon Hill staffer has made history again. The Obama administration appointed Raffi Freedman-Gurspan as its new outreach and recruitment director for presidential personnel in the White House...
