Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies. He was 86

Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies. He was 86

Barney Frank, the longtime Democratic congressman and leading liberal who brought new visibility to gay rights and crafted the most significant reforms to the financial system in a generation, has died.

New England Briefs

New England Briefs

Northhampton; Providence, R.I.; and Provincetown

National Briefs

National Briefs

Feds Investigate School Districts; Congress Advances LGBTQ Restrictions; and Supreme Court Declines School Pronoun Case

Swept Away is about us all

Swept Away is about us all

Swept Away—a one-act musical by Tony Award–winning playwright John Logan (Red, Moulin Rouge!) with music and lyrics by critically acclaimed American folk-rock band The Avett Brothers.

When the Job robs your sanity

When the "Job" robs your sanity

The play "Job" is a bracing must-see.

Strong Cast Elevates Fun Home at Huntington Theatre

Strong Cast Elevates "Fun Home" at Huntington Theatre

Fun Home, Huntington Theatre Company, presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals, Huntington Mainstage, through December 14. 617-266-0080 or Huntingtontheatre.org

BILLY MASTERS
Billy Masters

Billy Masters

They say no television show sells more books than "The View".

MOMBIAN
America 250: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Americans With 10 Biographies for Kids

America 250: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Americans With 10 Biographies for Kids

Pride Month is nearing its end, and July 4 is approaching, so my thoughts are turning to all that has made our country great--including queer people.