New regulations allow hospital patients to choose visitors

New hospital visitation regulations went into effect on Tuesday, Jan. 18, that make sure hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid respect the rights of patients to designate their visitors.

by Kevin Mark Kline | Jan 22, 2011

Hate crime suspect deemed dangerous, held without bail

A Boston hate crime suspect has been warranted so dangerous that he is being held without bail pending trial after physically attacking two women and shouting homophobic slurs Jan. 13.

by Kevin Mark Kline | Jan 21, 2011

RI Bishop: No gay marriage

Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas J. Tobin criticized Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chaffee for his support of same-sex marriage.

by Kevin Mark Kline | Jan 15, 2011

Poll: Gays more likely to go green

Gays and lesbians are more likely to prioritize environmental issues at the ballot box than their heterosexual peers, according to a Harris Interactive poll.

by Kevin Mark Kline | Jan 14, 2011

Sex offender arrested working at anti-gay activist's coffee shop

Michael Frediani, 38, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 13 for failing to register as a Level 2 sex offender in Springfield, Mass.

by Kevin Mark Kline | Jan 13, 2011

Chely Wright: Out and loud

The country singer celebrates her open lifestyle -- and prepares for The Dinah.

by Kevin Mark Kline | Jan 8, 2011

New RI governor calls for gay marriage

The newly-elected governor of Rhode Island, Lincoln Chafee, during his inauguration urged state lawmakers to legalize same-sex marriage.

by Kevin Mark Kline | Jan 7, 2011

Herald sports writer: I'm gay

Boston Herald sports writer Steve Buckley came out as gay in a column written for the paper Thursday, Jan. 6.

by Kevin Mark Kline | Jan 6, 2011

German scientists: stem cell transplant cured HIV

According to German scientists, a Berlin man has been cured of HIV after a stem cell transplant.

by Kevin Mark Kline | Dec 17, 2010

Orange Line attacker held at high bail

Joseph Balistreri, the man accused of attacking two young women on the MBTA's Orange Line, is being held on $18,000 bail following a Dec. 6 arraignment.

by Kevin Mark Kline | Dec 16, 2010


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