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Pride as Protest Since 1776

Pride as Protest Since 1776

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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.

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New England Briefs

Northhampton; Providence, R.I.; and Provincetown

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National Briefs

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

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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.

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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.

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HRC targets battleground districts during broader reckoning over LGBTQ+ rights

The Human Rights Campaign, one of the nation's largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations, is vaulting into the midterms with a $15 million investment targeting Republicans in battleground districts after a series of setbacks in recent years.

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dbar Unveils New Mural Ahead of 21st Anniversary on Dot Ave

A new exterior mural by Provincetown artist Joshua Wilmoth now wraps the façade of dbar at 1236 Dorchester Ave. as the longtime LGBTQ bar approaches its 21st anniversary...

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LGBTQ+ Immigrant Org Returns Grant After Death Threats, Media Firestorm

A Cambridge-based nonprofit that supports LGBTQ+ migrants has returned a $7,500 Boston city grant and shut down a new wellness program after its founder received death threats and threats of being reported to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Healey Proposes Her Own Social Media Bill

Advocates Remain Wary

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BU pauses Pride flag removals after protests

Policy review announced after students and faculty rally over enforcement of signage rules affecting LGBTQ+ displays

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