Pride Concert: Watch BGMC On WCVB
Chorus to Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month with Gov. Baker, Boston Mayor Janey BOSTON—The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) announced yesterday that “PRIDE,” a 30-minute showcase…
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Conversion Therapy Ban Bill Passed By Mass. House & Senate, Awaits Gov. Baker’s Signature
BOSTON—Recently, the Massachusetts House and Senate both passed a Conversion Therapy Ban bill, which would outlaw the practice of conversion therapy for minors, a dangerous…
MA Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Transgender Nondiscrimination Law Signing
BOSTON—This Saturday, July 8, marks the one-year anniversary that Governor Charlie Baker signed into law the update to Massachusetts’ nondiscrimination law to include protections for transgender…
[Updated] Gov. Baker Signs Bill Protecting Transgender Rights, Reactions
History was made today, when after much debate and legislative work, the transgender rights bill was finally signed by Mass. Republican governor, Charlie Baker BOSTON—Today,…
UPDATED: Massachusetts House Passes Transgender Public Accommodations Bill, Twitter Reactions
Governor Baker expected to sign bill, would make MA 18th state with explicit transgender public accommodations protections for transgender people in public places BOSTON—Today by…
Gov. Baker Says He Will Sign Transgender Anti-Discrimination Bill
Reactions from Twitter to the Anti-Discrimination Bill statement by the MA Governor can also be found below BOSTON—Today, after months of not addressing the media…
[UPDATED] Gov. Baker May Be Evolving on Transgender Rights for BayStaters
Baker’s comments come as MA legislature considers action on transgender rights bill By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— BOSTON, Mass.—Under mounting pressure to sign the transgender rights bill,…
[MORE UPDATES] Trans Community Members & Allies Boo As Gov. Baker Exits The Stage
By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— ***UPDATE: The organizers of Wednesday evening’s action have released a response to Governor Baker’s comments on the public accommodations bill….
Gov. Baker’s Absent Leadership on Transgender Rights Continues
Celtics, Bruins, Red Sox, Revolution and Patriots Join other Private Sector Leaders in Standing with MassDems on Major Civil Rights Legislation BOSTON, Mass.—Despite his hometown,…
Gov. Baker Mandates for More LGBT Enterprise in State Contracts
Governor Charlie Baker has announced an expansion of the Commonwealth Supplier Diversity Program to allow for more than 21,000 LGBT-owned businesses to compete.
State Votes to Override Gov. Baker’s Veto to Support Homeless Youth
By: Sara Brown/TRT Assistant Editor— BOSTON, Mass.—The state Legislature voted in favor of an override to Gov. Charlie Baker’s veto of $2 million to support…
MA Commission on LGBTQ Youth’s Annual Recommendations; Prioritizing Expansion of Public Accommodation Protections
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— The Massachusetts Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Youth released a report in March recommending policy changes…
Promise Place School’s 1st Annual Fundraiser in Boston, Set to Open School in September ’15
By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Assistant Editor— NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event to benefit the Promise Place School on April 17, 2015, at the Copley Marriott…
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus Makes History at Governor’s Inaugural Celebration
BOSTON, Mass.―In an historic performance, the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus sang at the Inaugural Celebration of Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker at the Boston Convention Center…