Gov. Charlie Baker said on Tuesday he is ready to sign a transgender rights bill if it passes in its current form in the state House of Representatives amid an acrimonious debate across the United States about the issue. Read more.
The Rainbow Times reports on the chilly reception Gov. Baker got at an LGBT networking event at the Copley Marriott last night when he wouldn't come right out and support a bill banning discrimination against transgender people in public places.
CommonWealth, meanwhile, assures us: Pssst: Baker won’t veto a transgender rights bill.
A roving UHub photographer captured the LGBT teens and their supporters marching through downtown in yesterday's Massachusetts Youth Pride parade.
The City Council voted 12-0 for a resolution by Councilor Tito Jackson (Roxbury) to block city workers from traveling to Indiana on official business due to its new law allowing companies to discriminate against lesbians and gays.
The council passed a similar resolution related to Arkansas - even as that state's governor was vetoing a similar law.
The resolutions go to Mayor Walsh.
"I don't believe money from the residents of the city of Boston should be expended in those states while these laws are on the books," Jackson said.
Boston, Mass. – March 17, 2014 – SpeakOUT, the nation’s oldest gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and allies (GLBTQI) speakers bureau, will hold its bi-annual speaker training on Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27, at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA.
“Our motto is ‘Ask Us Anything,’” said SpeakOUT member Julie Dorley. “We tell our stories, speaking from our own experiences and answer audience questions honestly and openly. Our approach helps put audiences at ease and builds greater understanding about GLBTQI lives and issues.”
Join Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders at our annual Summer Party held outside in the heart of Provincetown, MA on Saturday, July 27 from 4:00-7:00PM. Enjoy the view of the harbor, mingle with other GLAD supporters and learn more about our ground-breaking cases.
Tickets are $75 online | $85 on site | $30 student
Purchase at www.glad.org/events.
Don't miss our amazing auction and celebrity auctioneer Kate Clinton. You don't have to be present to win. Travel packages, restaurants, massages, and much more - something for everyone!
RSVP at www.glad.org/events - and get a printed name tag!
Join Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders on Wednesday, February 27 at our next GLADHour, a happy hour for fans of equal justice for all! Enjoy great food and drinks in a relaxed and fun atmosphere at Lir on Boylston, while networking with fellow supporters of LGBTQ equality.
Donation: $5-$20+ (at the door).
Raffle ticket for every $10.
Win a $25 iTunes gift card!
GLADHours are hosted 3 times a year in conjunction with the Mass LGBTQ Bar Association. Join us this time to learn more about GLAD's transgender advocacy from Jennifer L. Levi, director of GLAD's Transgender Rights Project and one of our nation's leading experts on transgender legal issues.
Transgender people face the most basic and blatant discrimination every day - from being denied access to employment, housing, or healthcare, to being physically attacked because of the way they look or dress. Through the Transgender Rights Project, GLAD puts our litigation, legislative, and educational assets to work in a focused way to establish clear legal protections for the transgender community. Join us to learn more!
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres thanks to our sponsor Reproductive Science Center • Cash bar
Spread the word! Invite friends to this Facebook event page. https://www.facebook.com/events/545328868818567/
GLADHour, a happy hour for fans of equal justice for all! Enjoy great food and drinks in a relaxed and fun atmosphere while networking with fellow supporters of LGBTQ equality.
Join us to hear from Vickie Henry, GLAD Senior Staff Attorney, about how GLAD aims to broaden and deepen its work to generate systemic change that builds a just, inclusive, and affirming environment for all LGBTQ youth and the children of LGBT parents.
May 30, 6-8:30pm at The Middle East, 480 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
Are you a fan of equal justice for all? Join Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders on Wednesday, February 22nd at our next GLADHour, a free after-work happy hour! Enjoy great food and drinks in a relaxed and fun atmosphere while networking with fellow supporters of LGBT equality.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
6 pm – 8:30 pm
Bella Luna / Milky Way
284 Amory Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
RSVP at www.glad.org/events (newcomers always welcome!)
You've been to the Common for demonstrations, rallies, festivals, but have you ever been just to toss around a Frisbee?
Had a hard day of work (or a day of Facebooking)? Come join Socializing for Justice for Frisbee for Justice on Boston Common!
To begin the countdown to Socializing for Justice's 3rd birthday later this summer - we're heading back to where we held our 3rd event back in October 2006.
Join us for Bowling for Justice at Sacco's Bowl Haven* in Davis Square on Tuesday, June 9, at 5:30 pm.
(Sacco's features candlepin bowling. Whether it's your first time or you're a candlepin pro, just come to enjoy yourself.)
RSVP at www.sojust.orgNewcomers always welcomed!
Chances are, although you've always meant to go, you haven't been on the Brewery Tour. This is likely true even if you live in Boston, even if you live in JP a block away from the brewery.
You've been to the Common for demonstrations, rallies, festivals, but have you ever been just to socialize en mass?
Transtastic Halloween Ball
Fundraiser for Mass Transgender Political Coalition
Sat, November 1, 2008
8 pm - 12 mid
At the Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston St, Copley Square, Boston, close to subway
Dancing with the legendary DJ D'hana of Chubrub productions, spooky performances, snacks, beer/wine cash bar, plus plenty of Halloween tricks and treats. 21+ and costumes encouraged. There will also be a changing area for those who may need it.
With performance from Systyr Act!
October 10 and 11, 8:00 PM
Cambridge Family YMCA Theatre, 820 Mass Ave in Central Square
Tickets: $11 in advance, $12 at the door
By now, everyone's heard that Governor Patrick's daughter is a n out and proud lesbian. Good (or planned?) timing with the Boston Pride festivities this weekend. There's a full article on Towleroad, one of my favorite bloggers out there.
HEARTBREAKERS BALL: A Queer Valentine's Day Party hosted by qwoc+ boston and madfemmepride
For singles looking for a midnight kiss, for couples looking to get off the couch, for the new-to-boston LADEEZ and ready-to-rock BOIS and GRRRRLS, throw on something HOT/COOL/SEXY/SULTRY/FLIRTY/FRESH and join Queer Women of Color and MadFemmePride on Valentine's day!
Thursday, Feb 14
SAINT Nightclub
8:30PM-11:00 FREE SOCIAL 11PM-2AM 21+, $5 Dance Party
Give us a shout and let us know you're coming: RSVP HERE (for free entry till midnight)
Are you looking for like-minded progressives to skate with in Boston? Want to cross-promote your events and campaigns on wheels? Are you new to the area and looking for groups to get involved in? Are you psyched about building strong cross-issue coalitions while boogying to old school hits?
Join Socializing for Justice for Roller Skating for Justice at Chez Vous on Thursday, April 5th
8PM to midnight, ALL AGES, EIGHT BUCKS.
No program. No speaker.
Just strap on your free rental skates and enjoy yourself.
Are you looking for like-minded progressives to dance with in Boston? Want to cross-promote your events and campaigns in a tropic environment? Are you new to the area and looking for groups to get involved in? Are you psyched about building strong cross-issue coalitions while banishing those winter blues?
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