Even in liberal Massachusetts, Republicans are attacking trans athletes
A Republican legislator attached a trans-exclusionary policy to a spending bill, while a Democratic move may block it.
April 10, 2025
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On Eve of Straight Pride, Equal Rights Group Debunks 'Heterophobia'
"Straight rights are indeed human rights -- and they're already protected."
August 30, 2019
Marriage Equality in California Gets a New Warrior
The man who helped instill and preserve marriage equality in Massachusetts is now defecting to California to help restore same-sex marriage in the Golden State.
March 9, 2009
Creating Films That Ace the Bechdel Test
Women and queer people shape director Ed Gaffney's life. Why would he not put reflections of them on screen?
April 23, 2018
Mass. House Repeals 1913 Law Banning Non-Resident Gay Marriages
The Massachusetts house voted Tuesday to repeal a law that had prohibited out-of-state gay couples from legally marrying in the Bay State. By a count of 118-35, legislators voted down the 1913 law that nullified any marriage performed in Massachusetts that was not legal in a couple's home state. The state senate approved repeal earlier this month, and the bill will now hit the desk of Gov. Deval Patrick, who has pledged to sign it.
July 30, 2008
Healey, Kerrigan Win Statewide Primary Bids in Massachusetts
Two out candidates vying for statewide seats won their primary challenges Tuesday night.
September 10, 2014
MassEquality Negotiates Over St. Pat's Parade
Boston's venerable St. Patrick's Day Parade is only two weeks away, but it's not yet clear whether Massachusetts's most prominent LGBT group will be marching.
March 3, 2014
Boston's St. Pat's Parade Excludes LGBT Marchers
After several weeks of debate, South Boston's St. Patrick's Day Parade will not include LGBT participants.
March 5, 2014
St. Patrick's Day Parade Organizers Reject LGBT Group
Organizers of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in South Boston say LGBT organizations are banned from participating because they 'are sending out the wrong messages.'
February 2, 2014
Op-ed: Why Maura Healey Must Bust A New Glass Ceiling
Massachusetts' attorney general race isn't just a local matter.
July 25, 2014
Boston Mayor Snubs Homophobic St. Patrick's Day Parade
Boston's Irish-American mayor refused to participate in the event, which excluded LGBT soldiers.
March 16, 2014
Mass. Trans Residents Celebrate Monumental Ruling
Transgender residents of Massachusetts have reason to celebrate after receiving some positive news on the health care front.
June 23, 2014
Gay-Marriage Opponents Seek to Reinstate 1913 Law
The gay marriage fight in Massachusetts might not be over after all. Opponents of same-sex marriages are seeking a ballot question that would prevent gay and lesbian couples from getting married in the state if their union wouldn't be legal in their home state. Brian Camenker of the group Mass Resistance said Friday that lawmakers and Gov. Deval Patrick bowed to the will of the "gay lobby" last month by approving the repeal of a 1913 statute that banned such marriages.
August 19, 2008
Will Boston St. Patrick's Parade Embrace Gay Group?
An LGBT group will be allowed to march in Boston's St. Patrick's Day Parade, but at least one sticking point is preventing them from accepting the invite.
March 2, 2014
Boston: Major Beer Sponsor Pulls Out of St. Pat's Parade
The company that owns Sam Adams beer will not sponsor South Boston's St. Patrick's Day Parade because of the flap over LGBT participation.
March 14, 2014
Op-ed: In Boston, an Ugly St. Patrick's Day Tradition Continues
Irish Catholics in Boston, forgetting their history, play the bigot this St. Patrick's Day.
March 10, 2014
Boston's St. Patrick's Day Parade Finally Goes Over the Rainbow
It will be worth braving the cold on Sunday.
March 13, 2015
14 Mass. Students Vandalized School With Antigay, Anti-Semitic Slurs
Students are yet to face charges for their illegal "senior prank."
May 22, 2018