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Three teens may be charged in assault on trans boy in Massachusetts

But authorities are not seeking hate-crimes charges.

'Hightown's Monica Raymund Changes Queer Latinx Rep Behind the Camera

The neo-noir series set in P-town, which just kicked off its second season, centers an unapologetic lesbian lead.

Two Arrested for Assaulting Lesbians at Six Flags Park

The young couple say a woman, joined by a friend, yelled homophobic slurs before punching and kicking one victim to the ground and pulling out a knife.

Anti-LGBT Group Opens Conference With Rainbow Flag Dance

The homophobic hate group MassResistance hosted a curiously gay performance.

Meet the Marriage Equality Trailblazers Who Joined Jill Biden at SOTU

President Joe Biden's State of the Union event included queer representation with LGBTQ+ people in the first lady's box and inclusive words in the president's speech.

Massachusetts Creates Police Unit to Step Up Fight Against Hate Crimes

A new unit within the Massachusetts State Police will help coordinate response to bias-motivated crimes.

Massachusetts Police Officer Searches Middle School Classroom For LGBTQ+ Book, 'Concerning' Video Shows

A police officer entered a middle school classroom to search for an "inappropriate" book. And no, it wasn't 1984.

Husband Charged With Murder of Trans Woman in Massachusetts

Christa Leigh Steele-Knudslien is the first known transgender homicide victim of 2018.

College Democrats Group Denounces Homophobia Aimed at Gay Mayor

The College Democrats of Massachusetts said allegations that Alex Morse abused his power raised legitimate concerns but do not justify antigay attacks.

Massachusetts Administrator Charged With Sexual Assault

A top Massachusetts administrator has been placed on unpaid leave after being charged in Florida for sexual assault on a 15-year-old teenager at a resort's steam room.

Maine Massacre Suspect’s Anti-Transgender, Extremist Views Emerge Amid Pleas For Gun Control

Robert Card’s right-wing extremist, anti-trans digital footprint has been uncovered as President Biden calls for decisive action on gun safety following the Lewiston tragedy.

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Straight Pride Organizers Say They Were 'Terrorized' By Glitter

Envelopes of glitter got the bomb squad to come out and ensure the heterosexual activists' safety. 

Many questions unanswered as gunman's rampage ends in bloodshed

Jacob Robida--suspected of an attack inside a Massachusetts gay bar and in the killing of two people in Arkansas--has died.

Massachusetts Isn't Mississippi, But It's No LGBT Paradise

Why is the first state to legalize same-sex marriage dragging its feet on transgender protections?

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.

Face Surveillance Technology Erases Trans and Nonbinary People

It's time to press pause on government use of this technology, says Tre'Andre Valentine of the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition.