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Trump's DOE orders University of Pennsylvania to erase trans athletes' records

The Department of Education has given UPenn ten days to wipe out any records set by trans people, issue a formal apology, and agree to ban trans athletes going forward.

Massachusetts Advances Transgender Accommodations Bill

The Senate passed the measure by a wide margin, sending it to the House, where it has much support. But will Gov. Charlie Baker sign it?

Mass. Now First in LGBT Business Opportunity

Gov. Charlie Baker has put Massachusetts in front of 49 other states in providing economic opportunity to LGBT-owned contractors and suppliers.

Massachusetts Becomes 16th State to Ban Conversion Therapy for Minors

The bill has been signed into law by the state's governor. 

Boston Mayor Boycotts St. Patrick's Day Parade After It Axes Gay Vets

"I will not tolerate discrimination in our city of any form," said Marty Walsh after the group OutVets wasn't allowed to participate.

Jasmine Crockett mocks sports bans: 'Find the little trans child that is ruining your life'

Jasmine Crockett also called out Democrats who "allowed ourselves to be divided" over trans rights.

20 things we have more of than transgender NCAA athletes: From Trump felonies to measles cases

Donald Trump has been convicted of more felonies than the number of trans athletes in the NCAA.

Republican Governor Signs Transgender Rights Bill

Gov. Charlie Baker signed the bill into law today, assuring that residents can use the public facilities aligned with their gender identity.

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Is Marriage Equality Still Politically Dangerous, Even in Mass.?

Karyn Polito joins her running mate, gubernatorial hopeful Charlie Baker, in endorsing equal marriage rights, which may cost the team support from the right.

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Trump admin freezes federal funds to U of Pennsylvania over transgender athletes

University officials said they are complying with all NCAA policies, which now bar trans women from women's sports.

St. Patrick's Day Parade Banned Gay Vets Over Rainbow Banner

"Our Code of Conduct prohibits the advertisement or display of one's sexual orientation," said the organizers of the Boston march.

NCAA caves and says it will obey Trump order banning trans athletes

"We strongly believe that clear, consistent, and uniform eligibility standards would best serve today's student-athletes instead of a patchwork of conflicting state laws and court decisions," NCAA President Charlie Baker said.

Mass. Gov. Booed Offstage by Trans Activists

Trans activists say Gov. Charlie Baker's neutral stance on LGBT policy isn't enough.

Massachusetts Gov. Offers Encouraging Words on Trans Rights Bill

Gov. Charlie Baker still hasn't actually endorsed the pending public accommodations legislation, but today he gave strong indications of support.

WATCH: Republican's TV Ad Says Gay Marriage 'No Big Deal'

The moment his brother came out to him is the centerpiece of a new television ad for a Republican candidate in Massachusetts.

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?

Gay Man Loses Mass. Congressional Bid; Homophobe Bested in Gov's Race

Former ambassador Rufus Gifford (left) lost his primary, but at least Scott Lively (right) will not be the GOP nominee for governor.