National Briefs

National Briefs

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

Vatican sending new signals of openness but limitations in outreach to LGBTQ+ Catholics

Vatican sending new signals of openness but limitations in outreach to LGBTQ+ Catholics

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.

Families, Advocates Criticize Baystate Decision on Trans Youth Care

Families, Advocates Criticize Baystate Decision on Trans Youth Care

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 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

Picture it—West Hollywood, 2005.

RICHARD J. ROSENDALL
The strength of being here

The strength of being here

GOP fear mongering shows desperation

MOMBIAN
Finding Pride as an LGBTQ+ Parent in 2026

Finding Pride as an LGBTQ+ Parent in 2026

Pride is a word that contains multitudes. This month, I am thinking about how the various aspects of Pride and pride come together for me as an LGBTQ+ parent at this moment in history.