Feds Investigate School Districts; Congress Advances LGBTQ Restrictions; and Supreme Court Declines School Pronoun Case
The Vatican is sending new signals about how it intends to minister to LGBTQ+ Catholics in the Pope Leo XIV era, with signs of openness and limitations after Pope Francis ushered in a notable welcome during his 12-year pontificate.
Baystate Health continues to face criticism after ending gender-affirming hormone treatments and puberty blockers for patients younger than 18, a decision the western Massachusetts hospital system said was driven by concerns over possible federal funding losses.
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.
Fun Home, Huntington Theatre Company, presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals, Huntington Mainstage, through December 14. 617-266-0080 or Huntingtontheatre.org
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.
