Massachusetts Briefs

Massachusetts Briefs

Boston Pride for the People announces new date June 6, 2026; Federal Judge Narrows Opt-Out Order on Lexington School Materials; and Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth Opens Applications for 2026 Jeff Perrotti Leadership Award

Rev. Jesse Jackson and the origin of the Rainbow Coalition

Rev. Jesse Jackson and the origin of the Rainbow Coalition

Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson believed power came from coalitions, political analyst Sue O'Connell explains — along with how his "Rainbow Coalition" was born in Boston.

OBITUARY: Tom Morganti

OBITUARY: Tom Morganti

Boston gay liberation movement trailblazer

Billy Masters 02.19.26

Billy Masters 02.19.26

It's a small world after all, as the song says.

When the "Job" robs your sanity

When the "Job" robs your sanity

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

Billy Masters 02.05.26

Billy Masters 02.05.26

Sometimes you've just got to be patient.

Queer Representation in Children's Media

Queer Representation in Children's Media

To Minnesota with love

To Minnesota with love

A Queer Mom in a Knit Cap

A Queer Mom in a Knit Cap

Distinguishing criticism from bigotry

Distinguishing criticism from bigotry

Billy Masters 01.22.26

Billy Masters 01.22.26

The Mamdani magic

The Mamdani magic

Billy Masters 01.08.26

Billy Masters 01.08.26