Maine Senator Justin Chenette publishes book for kids on legislating
As he heads out of office at the end of this legislative term, openly gay Maine State Senator Justin Chenette has published a full-length children’s book about state government.
Rep. Lewis and Sen. Cyr’s youth HIV prevention bill signed into Mass. law
Thanks to the steadfast efforts of Massachusetts State Sen. Julian Cyr and Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis, legislation allowing individuals under the age of 18 to access live-saving HIV prevention medication—such as pre-exposure...
OUT Maine scholarship program awards $31K to three college students
The folks at the nonprofit LGBTQ+ youth advocacy nonprofit OUT Maine say they are thrilled to announce the award of scholarships totaling $31,000 to three outstanding young people to help them better...
New mural in support of LGBTQ youth in the works for Springfield, Mass.
A new mural in support of LGBTQ youth is going up at the corner of Gridiron and Main streets in Springfield, Massachusetts. Work began at a paint party last weekend by community...
Rhode Island senate approves bill banning conversion therapy
The Rhode Island Senate last night voted 31–1 to pass a bill, sponsored by Senator Donna Nesselbush, to prohibit licensed mental health providers from using the discredited and harmful practice on children and adolescents....
Rhode Island youth sports program partners with LGBT+ youth initiative
Project GOAL (Greater Opportunity for Athletes to Learn), the Rhode Island nonprofit that inspires academic achievement through sports—namely, soccer—is partnering with the LGBT+ youth initiative Play Proud to train coaches to help their programs...
Fenway Institute policy brief calls out 98 anti-trans youth bills in 33 states
The Boston-based Fenway Institute has just released a policy brief calling out some 98 bills aimed at restricting the ability of transgender and gender diverse youth to access health care, school facilities...
Eastern Bank recognizes LGBTQ homeless youth advocate with 2023 Community Advocacy Award
Connor Schoen, cofounder and executive director of Breaktime, has been recognized with Eastern Bank's 2023 Community Advocacy Award and award grant for his organization’s impactful role in fighting LGBTQ and youth homelessness....
NH gov. vows to veto bill that would force teachers to out students
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has pledged to veto legislation, recently passed by the state’s senate, that would force teachers to out LGBTQ students to their parents, even when the news could...
Bechdel donates signed book bundle for Outright Vermont Fire Truck Pull
In a heartfelt gesture to support LGBTQ+ youth, acclaimed cartoonist Alison Bechdel has donated a collection of her signed books to Outright Vermont’s annual Fire Truck Pull fundraiser, which took place this...
