Massachusetts removes rule requiring foster parents to support LGBTQ+ youth
Massachusetts has removed state rules requiring that foster parents not discriminate against LGBTQ+ youth.
December 22, 2025
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Gay political icon Barney Frank celebrates Democratic lawmaker for 'refuting the effort of the bigots'
The former Massachusetts congressman praised California U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters for her decades of LGBTQ+ allyship at a recent PFLAG awards ceremony.
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Which gayborhoods are the most expensive? Here are the top 10
These are the ten most expensive gayborhoods in the U.S. — and they're not all in New York or California.
November 13, 2025
The 10 states that have passed pro-LGBTQ+ bills — or defeated the most anti-LGBTQ+ ones — in 2025
Liberal states stand out for passage of supportive laws, while the sheer volume of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation introduced in some conservative ones means many bills died there.
November 12, 2025
6 historic gayborhoods you should visit in 2026 that are still thriving
These LGBTQ+ neighborhoods have rich histories — and they're just as vibrant today as they have been in the past.
November 5, 2025
5 suspects charged in Boston for attack on gay couple with baseball bat
The attack has not been charged as a hate crime, despite the couple's account that they were targeted because they are gay.
October 16, 2025
Massachusetts foster parents lose license after refusing to properly care for LGBTQ+ youth
A couple lost their foster care license after they wouldn't agree not to discriminate against LGBTQ+ youth nor attempt to change them.
October 10, 2025
Which states have the most same-sex couples? Here are the top 10
These are the states with the most same-sex couples who live together (per capita).
October 2, 2025
Boston police need help identifying suspects in assault of gay couple with baseball bat
The Boston Police Department has released images of the men allegedly involved in the assault of a gay couple.
October 1, 2025
Boston police investigate attack on gay couple as possible hate crime after one man was hit with baseball bat
Police are investigating but have yet to make arrests.
September 24, 2025
Scott Bessent’s mortgage history undercuts Trump’s case to oust Fed governor Lisa Cook
The gay MAGA treasury secretary also listed two homes as primary residences on mortgage documents.
September 17, 2025
9 state attorneys general pledge to support transgender youth: 'We have your back'
"You belong here. You inspire us. And we do love you," nine state AGs tell trans youth in a new video.
September 16, 2025
These 19 states won't ban marriage equality if Obergefell is overturned
Here are the 19 states where same-sex couples could still get married if Obergefell is overturned.
September 10, 2025
Which state has the most transgender people? Here are the top 10
Number one may surprise you.
August 21, 2025
Massachusetts lesbian Gov. Maura Healey signs abortion and gender-affirming care shield law
Shield Act 2.0 further strengthens protections for patients and providers of reproductive healthcare.
August 8, 2025
Court blocks termination of LGBTQ-related NIH health research grants
A federal court in Maryland found the termination discriminatory and unconstitutional.
August 1, 2025
Boston opens new park named after murdered Black transgender woman Rita Hester
The Rita Hester Green opened on June 30 in Boston to mark the end of Pride Month.
July 15, 2025
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
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.
June 30, 2025
Sarah McBride on why support for trans rights ebbed — and how to build it back up
It includes meeting people where they are and not expecting perfection, says the first out trans member of Congress,
June 18, 2025
Judge expands block on Donald Trump's anti-trans, anti-nonbinary passport policy
U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick had previously blocked the policy only for those who sued, but now it will cover almost all trans and nonbinary passport applicants.
June 17, 2025