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Representative Seth Moulton
Politics

Democrat Seth Moulton defends comments on trans athletes amid backlash (exclusive)

“I absolutely think we need to have this conversation because of Trump’s threats,” Moulton told The Advocate.

doctor holding rainbow flag lgbtq pride
News

Harvard marks Pride Month with new LGBTQ+ Health Center of Excellence

The prestigious institution will launch a center dedicated to advancing health equity for LGBTQ+ people.

Richard Dreyfuss bigoted rant Jaws screening
Arts & Entertainment

Richard Dreyfuss mum after transphobic, ‘racist, homophobic, misogynistic’ rant at Jaws screening

The theater that hosted the screening has apologized.

Billie Jean King Childrens Book Parent Reaction
News

Billie Jean King says a Massachusetts challenge to a kids book about her is ‘so very sad’

A mother has asked her child’s school to remove the book because it mentions LGBTQ+ people and divorce. The lesbian tennis legend had thoughts.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey former romantic partner judge Gabrielle Wolohojian
Politics

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey nominates former partner for high court, raises GOP ire

Healey has nominated Gabrielle Wolohojian to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.

Massachusetts governor Maura Healey
Politics

Massachusetts governor seeks IVF coverage for veterans in same-sex relationships

Maura Healey, one of the first out lesbian governors in the nation, wants to equalize coverage of assisted reproduction and provide other new benefits to Massachusetts veterans.

Boston Childrens Hospital Protest Protect Transgender Kids Fenway Health Institute
Crime

Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening Doctor Providing Gender-Affirming Care to Youth

The Boston hospital has said its staff has been subjected to a number of threats over disinformation about gender-affirming care in the past year.

Ayanna Pressley United States Representative and Group to introduce bill stop book bans
News

Ayanna Pressley Introduces Bill to Counter Book Bans Nationwide

In a bold response to the surge of book bans across the U.S., Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley is championing legislation to protect diverse literature in schools and libraries.

Massachusetts Democratic Attorney General Andrea Campbell Sues NSC131 Neo Nazi group
Law

Massachusetts Sues Neo-Nazis After They Target Drag Queen Story Hours

Attorney General Andrea Campbell sues NSC-131, a neo-Nazi group, citing civil rights violations and public safety disruptions at drag queen events and migrant shelters.

Julie Hillary Goodridge Celebrate Marriage Boston Common State House
News

20 Years Ago Today Massachusetts Made History by Ruling in Favor of Marriage Equality

The ruling from the state's Supreme Judicial Court made Massachusetts the first in the nation with equal marriage rights.

Ayanna Pressley Denounces GOP Cutting LGBTQ Housing Funds
Politics

Ayanna Pressley Denounces GOP for Trying to Gut LGBTQ+ Housing Funds

The congresswoman from Massachusetts criticized the exclusion of funding that was meant to go toward an LGBTQ+ affordable housing project, slamming the decision as a blow to LGBTQ+ senior housing rights.

Green Party Presidential Candidate Jill Stein
Politics

Jill Stein, the Green Party Presidential Candidate, Is Running Again

Jill Stein is generally supportive of LGBTQ+ rights and other progressive causes, but there are worries that she'll cut into the Democratic vote.

Neo Nazis, Libs of Tiktok and MIchael Knowles
Hate Crimes

Stochastic Terrorism: Links Between the GOP, Right-Wing Influencers & Neo-Nazi Violence

The right is weaponizing language to encourage acts of violence against marginalized communities.

Governors Tina Kotek, Jared Polis and Maura Healey
Politics

How 3 Openly Queer Governors Are Fighting For Progressive Causes

Amidst a tense national political landscape, Govs. Polis, Healey, and Kotek champion LGBTQ+ rights, exemplifying state-led progressiveness.

Matt Gaetz and Kevin McCarthy
Politics

Homophobe Matt Gaetz Seeks Democratic Alliance to Oust McCarthy Amid Shutdown Drama: Report

In a rare crossover, Rep. Matt Gaetz courts House Democrats to unseat Speaker Kevin McCarthy, intensifying GOP discord as the shutdown clock ticks.

Catherine Leavy, 37, Pleads Guilty to Bomb Threat Against Hospital Providing Gender-Affirming Care to Youth
Crime

Woman Pleads Guilty to Bomb Threat Against Hospital Providing Gender-Affirming Care to Youth

The threat was one of several made against the hospital following accusations of genital surgeries on minors.

63 Bright and Steamy Photos from Provincetown's Carnival
Photography

63 Bright and Steamy Photos from Provincetown's Carnival

From Barbie to the Caribbean, see costumes and themes from this year's Carnival in Provincetown.

31 Growling Good Pics from Provincetown's Bear Week Wiener Roast
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31 Growling Good Pics from Provincetown's Bear Week Wiener Roast

Check out all the wieners chilling at the pool.

Hopedale PD Car
News

Massachusetts Police Department Blames 'Hacker' for Anti-Transgender Post

The chief says the officer responsible for administrating the account was locked out.

Ritcey East and owner Max Ritcey
Business

Transgender-Owned Massachusetts Eatery Stays Open With Community Support

A GoFundMe campaign helped save Ritcey East from closure.