Tag: Massachusetts
Openly gay mayor of Holyoke receives letter saying, ‘You are going down.’
Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse is no stranger to letters criticising his way of doing things. Add to that tweets, Facebook messages, and phone calls to his office giving feedback — both positive and negative — on his job as an elected official.
Qommunity: Social Network for LGBTQ Community Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary
The Queer Social Network, a one-stop online media source, marketplace, and social network, may be small, but as it celebrates its 1-year anniversary this month, it looks back on a year of building real community among its users, who value its mission of providing safe and supportive space online for the LGBTQ community and straight allies to explore and express who they are.
Manchester Pride’s Tram Trax USA Is Back
Could this be Manchester’s best tram journey? Passengers can swap Eccles cakes for Boston cream pies and football for the Red Sox by riding the tram from Chorlton to Manchester Airport.
12 States File Brief Supporting Obama Administration’s Historic Guidance on Transgender Students
HRC hails action on behalf of administration efforts to ensure dignity, equal treatment of all students.
Massachusetts House Advances Bill Extending Crucial Protections to Transgender Community
Legislation prohibits discrimination against transgender people in public accommodations including parks, restaurants, shops, and libraries.
Massachusetts Senate Approves Measure Extending Crucial Protections to Transgender Community
Legislation prohibits discrimination against transgender people in public accommodations including parks, restaurants, restrooms, and libraries.