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Supreme Court lets trans military ban proceed, for now

Supreme Court lets trans military ban proceed, for now

A 2012 video shows comments from new pope that disappoint LGBTQ+ activists

A 2012 video shows comments from new pope that disappoint LGBTQ+ activists

Boston Pride For The People

Boston Pride For The People

Supreme Court argues procedure over PrEP

Supreme Court argues procedure over PrEP

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Rescued from Erasure: An LGBTQ+ Boston Audio Tour Returns

Queer History is American History, and American History Belongs to the People.

Supreme Court, Fracas over LGBTQ+ books in classroom
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Supreme Court, Fracas over LGBTQ+ books in classroom

It was a combative day at the U.S. Supreme Court, as the justices wrestled over whether parents of four elementary school-aged children should be able to opt out of English lessons that incorporate stories about LGBTQ+ people.

NH Congressman Pappas announces bid to succeed fellow Democrat in US Senate
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NH Congressman Pappas announces bid to succeed fellow Democrat in US Senate

Four-term Congressman Chris Pappas of New Hampshire announced his bid Thursday to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a fellow Democrat, next year.

In Scotus Brief, AG Campbell Defends Use Of LGBTQ+-Inclusive Books In Public Schools
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In Scotus Brief, AG Campbell Defends Use Of LGBTQ+-Inclusive Books In Public Schools

Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell co-led 19 AGs in a Supreme Court brief supporting Montgomery County schools' right to include LGBTQ+-inclusive books in curricula without offering a parent opt-out.

Eight Honored, Over $200,000 Raised During Gala for Open Sky's Safe Homes Program for LGBTQIA+ Youth
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Eight Honored, Over $200,000 Raised During Gala for Open Sky's Safe Homes Program for LGBTQIA+ Youth

Open Sky Community Services announced that more than $200,000 was raised during its gala on April 4 to benefit the Safe Homes program, which is celebrating 30 years of serving LGBTQIA+ youth.

Transgender Americans aim to block Trump's passport policy change
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Transgender Americans aim to block Trump's passport policy change

When Ash Lazarus Orr went to renew his passport in early January, the transgender organizer figured it would be relatively routine.

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PA Supreme Court Affirms Lesbian Mom's Parental Status, Providing a Legal Standard to Secure Families Formed Through Assisted Reproduction

"A couples' decision to have a baby together is often profoundly intimate and may not be so easily reduced to a transaction," ...

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Trump administration cancels at least 68 grants focused on LGBTQ health questions

A surge of grant cancellations hit researchers focused on the health of gay, lesbian and transgender people last week, as the Trump administration continues to target what it describes as ideologically driven science.

Judge hopes to rule this week on Trump order banning transgender people from military service
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Judge hopes to rule this week on Trump order banning transgender people from military service

A federal judge said Wednesday that she hopes to rule this week on whether to block President Donald Trump's administration from banning transgender people from serving in the U.S. military.

Notice from the City of Boston: City Council Declares Boston a Sanctuary City for Transgender and LGBTQIA2s+ Residents
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Notice from the City of Boston: City Council Declares Boston a Sanctuary City for Transgender and LGBTQIA2s+ Residents

The Council adopted a resolution declaring Boston a sanctuary city for transgender individuals and all members of the LGBTQIA2s+ community. The resolution passed, securing a 12-1 vote.

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