Springfield suicide prompts discussion of school harassment at legislative briefing

The suicide of an 11-year-old Springfield boy last week provided a stark reminder of the consequences of bullying and harassment during an April 14 legislative briefing by the Massachusetts Commission on GLBT Youth.

by Robert Nesti | Apr 17, 2009

Married same-sex couples face tax obstacles

With tax day looming, married same-sex couples face many issues with filing tax returns.

by Robert Nesti | Apr 14, 2009

Putting a face on transgender issue

Citizens lobby for support of transgender bill at State House.

by Robert Nesti | Apr 13, 2009

Victories in Vermont and Iowa signal progress, momentum

Following on the heels of a marriage equality victory in the Iowa Supreme Court late last week, the Vermont Legislature squeaked out an override to Gov. Jim Douglas's veto of a marriage equality bill, adding renewed momentum to the marriage equality movement after California voters overturned same-sex marriage rights there last November.

by Robert Nesti | Apr 10, 2009

Michelle Malone on love and loss

Singer Michelle Malone is headed to Boston for a concert on April 8. Her latest CD - Debris - is a post-break-up record. In this interview she talks about her career, her relationship, growing up gay and leaving her past behind.

by Robert Nesti | Apr 6, 2009

DNC financial honcho will feel the love at Fenway Men's Event

At this year's Men's Event, Andrew Tobias, treasurer of the Democratic National Committee, financial guru, and author of the classic gay memoir The Best Little Boy in the World, will receive the Congressman Gerry E. Studds Award.

by Robert Nesti | Apr 2, 2009

No New England Trans Pride in 09

Justin Adkins, a steering committee member of last year's New England Trans Pride March in Northampton, announced this week that organizers were unable to plan a second march for this summer.

by Robert Nesti | Apr 7, 2009

Amy Mello reflects on MassEquality experience

As she leaves for California, MassEquality's Amy Mello looks back and ahead at gay activism.

by Robert Nesti | Apr 6, 2009

Mass Republicans rethink mission

Jennifer Nassour, who took the reins as chair of the Massachusetts Republican Party last January, is on a mission to bring the party back from one of its lowest points in recent memory, and her top priority is to reinvigorate the party's grassroots activists.

by Robert Nesti | Apr 3, 2009

AT&T to start sending copyright warnings

AT&T Inc., the nation's largest Internet service provider, will start sending warnings to its subscribers when music labels and movie studios allege that they are trafficking in pirated material, according to an executive

by Robert Nesti | Mar 26, 2009


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