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Hearing on trans-inclusive bill to begin next week on Beacon Hill

by Robert Nesti | Jul 9, 2009

Massachusetts takes on DOMA

Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley files lawsuit challenging the federal Defense of Marriage Act

by Robert Nesti | Jul 9, 2009

Budget for fiscal year leaves funding for LGBT programs in doubt

On June 29 Gov. Deval Patrick signed the budget for the state's Fiscal year 2010, which began this month, but how much funding will go towards the state's LGBT-related programs remains in question.

by David Foucher | Jul 3, 2009

Mass. advocates impressed by visit to Obama White House

Among the hundreds of LGBT movers and shakers gathered in the East Wing for President Obama's Stonewall reception were a handful of Bay Staters. Can you guess who?

by David Foucher | Jul 3, 2009

Local activists among 40 'transgender heroes' honored at Stonewall bar

On June 25, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the riots that marked the birth of the modern LGBT rights movement, two organizations will hold a dedication ceremony at the fabled New York City bar to unveil a plaque featuring the names of 40 transgender heroes past and present.

by Robert Nesti | Jun 26, 2009

Alleged gay bashers arraigned in Boston Municipal Court

While LGBT community outrage continues over the lenient sentence a Boston Municipal Court judge gave to a convicted gay basher last month, the suspects in an alleged anti-gay assault on two men in Boston's South End last week were arraigned at the same court.

by Robert Nesti | Jun 25, 2009

Jonny & Kate plus 8

Or at least, a few more. Big Gay Sketch Show stars headline ImprovBoston's queer comedy festival

by David Foucher | Jun 18, 2009

Kristine W comes full circle with "The Power of Music"

From beginnings to endings, creative conception to a completed work, Kristine W brings things full circle on her new album, <i>The Power of Music. </i>

by David Foucher | Jun 18, 2009

Boston Gay Pride turns out newbies, old-timers and superheroes

Tremont Street was teeming with drag queens, politicians, scantily clad go-go boys and an endless array of colorful parade floats on June 14 as the South End served as ground zero for the 39th annual Boston Pride Parade, a celebration of the city's LGBT community.

by David Foucher | Jun 18, 2009

Woody Woodward, an icon of Boston Pride, dies

Woody Woodward, an icon of Boston Pride and a founder of the motorcycle club Moving Violations succumbed to cancer early Saturday morning.

by Robert Nesti | Jun 15, 2009


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