Governor Deval Patrick signs Mass. 1913 law repeal
With two strokes of the pen Gov. Deval Patrick opened the borders of the Commonwealth to out-of-state same-sex couples hoping to marry and granted equal Medicaid benefits to married same-sex couples in Massachusetts.
'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' in the crosshairs
<b>Presidential race, lack of Senate sponsor for repeal are obstacles</b>
Concentration of MSM contributes to high STD rate in South End
The South End leads the city in infection rates of several sexually transmitted diseases, including syphilis, gonorrhea and HIV/AIDS, according to the most recent "Health of Boston" report published by the Boston Public Health Commission.
Diego Sanchez crosses the (picket) line at San Fran HRC dinner
The July 26 Human Rights Campaign (HRC) dinner at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco was protested by a number of LGBT activists upset about HRC's support of the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) which currently does not include protections for transgender people. But Diego Sanchez, a Boston-based trans activist who spoke at the event, felt that it was an important opportunity.
From the dance floor to the dunes
The organizers behind Boston Guerrilla Queer Bar are taking their party from the club to the beach.
How they voted
The bill to repeal the 1913 law passed on a roll call vote of 119 to 36, with three House members not voting. Here is how the members voted. Names in bold indicate lawmakers who voted in a way that contrasted with how they voted on the anti-gay marriage amendment at the June 2007 constitutional convention.
Obituary: Gerald R. Dagesse
Gerald R. Dagesse of Boston, died on July 27 at his home in Boston. He was 49 years old.
Summer breeze makes you feel GLAD
More than 300 people enjoyed cool ocean breezes and a sunsoaked, late-day view of Provincetown Harbor as Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD) celebrated its 30th anniversary at its annual Summer Party at the foot of the Pilgrim Monument on July 26.
Viva Mass. Vegas
The bill to repeal the 1913 law, which has barred most out-of-state same-sex couples from marrying in Massachusetts, has been signed into law. The repeal bill opens the door for couples from across the country to marry in the Bay State; two high-profile couples are already planning their Massachusetts marriages.
With end of legislative session, trans rights bill dies quietly
With the Massachusetts legislative session ending July 31, advocates expect the transgender non-discrimination and hate crimes bill, House Bill 1722, is effectively dead for the year.
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