A man in Provincetown was called a homophobic slur and assaulted. Police need information
Provincetown police are investigating a potential hate crime after a man was assaulted and called a homophobic slur.
July 2, 2025
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Mass. teacher sued after being fired over transphobic posts online. The Supreme Court just rejected her case
A lower court held that a Massachusetts school district was within its rights to fire Kari MacRae, and the Supreme Court won't revisit that.
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On the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling for marriage equality, join the Advocate editors who covered it as they share stories of their professional and personal experiences.
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Trans Americans consider moves to safer states because of Trump election: Williams Institute
Many who live in states with anti-transgender laws feel threatened.
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Cisgender woman says her gender was questioned in a Boston hotel restroom
The security guard who challenged her has now been suspended.
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The Democratic lawmakers are asking the Pentagon to respond to simple questions.
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Federal judge blocks Trump admin's gender-restrictive passport policy
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Love on the Spectrum's Pari wants to have a 'train-themed wedding' with her girlfriend Tina
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Even in liberal Massachusetts, Republicans are attacking trans athletes
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April 10, 2025
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Signalgate, Trump’s tariffs, and defending the LGBTQ+ community
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German officials alarmed over U.S. immigration confusion as green card holder remains trapped in ICE custody
The U.S. federal government won’t say why they’re holding Fabian Schmidt.
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March 17, 2025
Who is MassResistance, the far-right group behind anti-marriage equality resolutions?
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March 13, 2025
LGBTQ+ youth are 'discriminated against' in all 50 states — but some regions are worse
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What states are the best for LGBTQ+ people? These are the top 15
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Federal judge blocks Trump’s gender-affirming care ban—again
The judge stopped the administration from stripping funding from medical providers that provide medical care to transgender minors.
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Worcester: sanctuary city for the transgender community
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February 13, 2025
Lawsuit challenges Trump's 'two genders' passport policy
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