New ‘Rainbow Revolutionaries’ tour reveals Boston’s LGBTQ+ history
The special Pride Month tour visits historic sites and promises to reveal the secrets of famed artists, actors, and one Revolutionary War hero.
May 27, 2024
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Even in liberal Massachusetts, Republicans are attacking trans athletes
A Republican legislator attached a trans-exclusionary policy to a spending bill, while a Democratic move may block it.
April 10, 2025
First Trans Woman of Color Appointee in White House
Raffi Freedman-Gurspan will be the first transgender appointee to work in the White House.
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August 18, 2015
Gay Members of Congress Share Coming Out Stories in It Gets Better
Democratic representatives Barney Frank of Massachusetts, Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, Jared Polis of Colorado, and David Cicilline of Rhode Island participated.
November 9, 2011
Part 5 Our Hall of Fame
Any celebration of the The Advocate's founding in 1967 must honor the heroes for LGBT rights that we've covered for 45 years. With one honoree named per year, this is the final installment before a celebration Thursday in Los Angeles.
March 28, 2012
Gay GOP Candidate: Keep Romney's Platform Away
The candidate for U.S. House in Massachusetts doesn't want Mitt Romney's home state to adopt the national platform.
September 13, 2012
Mass. House Repeals 1913 Law Banning Non-Resident Gay Marriages
The Massachusetts house voted Tuesday to repeal a law that had prohibited out-of-state gay couples from legally marrying in the Bay State. By a count of 118-35, legislators voted down the 1913 law that nullified any marriage performed in Massachusetts that was not legal in a couple's home state. The state senate approved repeal earlier this month, and the bill will now hit the desk of Gov. Deval Patrick, who has pledged to sign it.
July 30, 2008
From Stonewall to the White House: Mark Segal's Gripping Memoir
Mark Segal recounts his amazing life in activism in his new memoir, And Then I Danced: Traveling the Road to LGBT Equality. Read an exclusive excerpt below.
November 17, 2015
Boston Raises Transgender Pride Flag
Boston's mayor raised the flag in a show of support for the trans community in Massachusetts.
May 3, 2016
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?
April 19, 2016
Trans Inmates Often Led to Slaughter, Even in Blue States
Massachusetts -- viewed as a bastion of tolerance -- only recently began recognizing the humanity of trans prisoners.
February 1, 2019
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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July 8, 2016
How 3 Openly Queer Governors Are Fighting For Progressive Causes
Amidst a tense national political landscape, Govs. Polis, Healey, and Kotek champion LGBTQ+ rights, exemplifying state-led progressiveness.
October 3, 2023
Massachusetts court decision leaves couples in limbo
Massachusetts's
highest court, which in 2003 legalized same-sex marriage,
has put some out-of-state couples who married there in legal
limbo by upholding a 1913 state law that bars
nonresidents from marrying in Massachusetts if
their union would not be permitted in their home state.
March 31, 2006
Massachusetts Creates Police Unit to Step Up Fight Against Hate Crimes
A new unit within the Massachusetts State Police will help coordinate response to bias-motivated crimes.
November 22, 2023