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Queer books are seeing a bump nationally. Local booksellers say it's not just about the books.
Independent bookstores have historically been a haven for the LGBTQ+ community. But as more LGBTQ+ titles get published, local queer booksellers say more people are reaching for their collections. -
Mass. House votes to expand the definition of 'parent'
The bill sets out clear path to establishing parental rights for same-sex families and others who use assisted reproduction to have kids. -
Celebration and protest mark Boston Pride parade
Hundreds of thousands took part in the parade and festival, but a substantial number of pro-Palestinian activists protested the event. -
Activist groups demand 'no pride in genocide' ahead of Boston Pride parade
A Boston Pride for the People spokesperson said they are "striving to do better every, every day." -
Boston organizers gear up for ‘safe and joyous’ Pride activities
Earlier this month, federal agencies issued a general public service announcement that foreign terrorist organizations or their supporters might be targeting Pride Month events. -
LGBTQ Youth Commission urges wide range of legislative changes
The commission’s recommendations span policy areas, responding to attacks and hate crimes. -
Same-sex couples celebrating 20 years of marriage equality in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts case Goodridge v. Department of Public Health gave same-sex couples in the state the right to wed in 2004. -
What winning same-sex marriage in Mass. meant, as told by the lawyer who argued it
“There were a lot of people who wanted to marry each other, wanted to define themselves by this commitment, and yet were blocked from doing so and there was no real alternative,” said Mary Bonauto, who represented the plaintiffs before the Supreme Judicial Court. -
The big list of 2024 Pride events in Boston and beyond
From Pride parades to cemetery tours, there is truly an event for everyone in 2024. -
Maine legislature rallies for gender-affirming care with a new bill
The legislation would protect medical providers from out-of-state investigations when handling gender-affirming care or abortions.