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It’s now cheaper and easier to change your name in Massachusetts
Advocates for LGBTQ+ people and domestic violence survivors are celebrating the state law change as a win for privacy and safety. -
Following anti-trans hate messages, women’s commission member doesn’t regret joining
Giselle Byrd received hate messages and death threats on social media after right-wing accounts picked up her appointment to the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. -
Boston’s LGBTQ+ seniors build community in the Trump era
At a time when LGBTQ+ rights face renewed attack, the Pryde is a target and a refuge — a place where residents believe the strength of community is their most powerful tool in the ongoing fight for equality. -
Do foster parents have to affirm LGBTQ+ kids? The state says ‘yes.’
Christian couples who’ve lost their foster licenses are suing, citing religious discrimination. -
Trump asks Supreme Court to overrule Boston judge, allow him to enforce transgender passport policy
The Justice Department appealed a lower-court order allowing people use the gender or “X” identification marker that lines up with their gender identity. -
Judge blocks Trump administration’s subpoena of trans kids’ medical records from Boston hospital
A judge ruled the subpoena was improper and “motivated only by bad faith.” -
How Orthodox Jewish families are finding ways to support their trans children
Ziva Mann’s daughter came out as transgender at home in Massachusetts four years ago. -
Healey signs bill expanding reproductive, transgender care protections
Healey says protecting rights in Massachusetts “impacts the country.” -
Federal government eliminates suicide prevention line dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth
An average of 580 callers a month in Massachusetts used the line answered by the Trevor Project -
The big list of 2025 Pride events in Boston and beyond
From beachside drag to ice cream socials, this year's Pride events in Boston truly have something for everyone.