From near and far, LGBT youth build community at Youth Pride
As Raquel Blake, the fabulous drag queen who emceed the 15th annual Massachusetts Youth Pride festival, took to the stage May 9 to kick off the day's festivities at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common, the clouds that hung ominously in the air for much of the morning let loose a light rain shower. All around the bandstand umbrellas began popping up throughout the crowd, but the estimated 4000 to 5000 attendees mostly stayed put, willing to brave the rain to celebrate Youth Pride. Said Blake, "It's a little cloudy, but I think we can manage to put a little rainbow up in the sky, can't we?" Judging from the cheers that rang out from the crowd it was clear that most everyone agreed.
Marriage equality past present and future: How the 'phobes have fallen
Looking back on the fight to preserve marriage equality in Massachusetts, it is astounding to remember that when lawmakers were first debating a marriage amendment in 2004 nearly all of the state's political heavyweights were aligned against the LGBT community. The governor, the Senate president, the House speaker, the state's Catholic bishops and Boston's Black Ministerial Alliance teamed up with multimillion dollar Christian right organizations from out of state to try to prevent Massachusetts from allowing same-sex couples to marry, but the LGBT community and its allies overcame all opposition. The icing on the cake is that, five years later, most of the generals leading the charge against equality no longer have the clout they once did in the Bay State.
HIV patients sue MGH
Two HIV-positive patients filed suit against Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) May 12 alleging a violation of their right to privacy after an MGH billing manager lost a bundle of documents on the MBTA Red Line train in March containing the patients' names and HIV statuses.
Keith ready to share his HIV status with voters
On May 1, John Keith, independent candidate in the 3rd Suffolk District special election for state representative on June 16, hung a rainbow flag, a symbol of gay pride, in the front window of his Tremont Street storefront campaign headquarters, the former home of South End Photo.
Marriage equality past, present and future: Five years in Mass. has paved the way elsewhere
Addressing the crowd of marriage equality activists and public officials in the basement of Boston's St. Paul Cathedral May 12 to mark the fifth anniversary of marriage equality in the Bay State, Attorney General Martha Coakley said that the legacy of that victory extends far beyond Massachusetts.
GLAD, AIDS Action may sue MGH over HIV disclosures
MGH may be facing a lawsuit over the loss of confidential medical information on the MBTA's Red Line.
Amanda Palmer goes home again
Bi chanteuse Amanda Palmer of The Dresden Dolls comes to LA on June 25. Recently we followed her back to the high school she graduated form 16 years ago. Here's our report.
Hogan's Hero :: Glenn Douglas Packard keeps it real
Gay reality star talks about growing up gay, and dancing free at last.
Rep. Tsongas weighs in on passage of hate crimes legislation
Congresswoman Niki Tsongas of Lowell released a statement after voting today in favor of the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, better known simply as the hate crimes bill.
Rockport student wins JFK Essay Contest with profile of pro-gay city councilor
Margo Balboni, a junior at Rockport High School, beat out more than 1400 students from across the country to win this year's John F. Kennedy Essay Contest, and she did it by writing about a Baltimore city councilor who took a bold stand for gay rights.
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