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New RI governor calls for gay marriage

NATIONAL | By Hannah Clay Wareham | Jan 7, 2011

The newly-elected governor of Rhode Island, Lincoln Chafee, during his inauguration urged state lawmakers to legalize same-sex marriage.

Herald sports writer: I’m gay

NATIONAL | By Hannah Clay Wareham | Jan 6, 2011

Boston Herald sports writer Steve Buckley came out as gay in a column written for the paper Thursday, Jan. 6.

German scientists: stem cell transplant cured HIV

HEALTH | By Hannah Clay Wareham | Dec 17, 2010

According to German scientists, a Berlin man has been cured of HIV after a stem cell transplant.

Orange Line attacker held at high bail

NATIONAL | By Hannah Clay Wareham | Dec 16, 2010

Joseph Balistreri, the man accused of attacking two young women on the MBTA’s Orange Line, is being held on $18,000 bail following a Dec. 6 arraignment.

Scientists: Mercury making birds gay

NATIONAL | By Hannah Clay Wareham | Dec 10, 2010

Too much mercury in the diets of white ibises can cause the birds to display same-sex mating practices, Florida scientists say.

Equality California’s Kors to depart

NATIONAL | By Hannah Clay Wareham | Dec 9, 2010

Geoff Kors, Executive Director of LGBT advocacy group Equality California, announced Dec. 3 that he plans to leave the organization on March 31 of next year.

GLAD donates records to Yale University Library

NATIONAL | By Hannah Clay Wareham | Dec 8, 2010

Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD) has donated records comprising more than 30 years of LGBT legal history to the Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University.

Obama offers proclamation for World AIDS Day

NATIONAL | By Hannah Clay Wareham | Dec 7, 2010

United States President Barack Obama offered on Tuesday, Nov. 30 a proclamation in honor of World AIDS Day, Wednesday, Dec. 1.

Author, attorney joins GLAD’s Board

NATIONAL | By Hannah Clay Wareham | Dec 1, 2010

Scott D. Pomfret has joined the Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) Board of Directors.

Female faux physician cops a feel in Idaho bars

NATIONAL | By Hannah Clay Wareham | Nov 30, 2010

Kristina Ross is being held on $100,000 bail after posing as a physician and performing "breast exams" on other women in Boise-area bars.

Pre-exposure use of HIV meds reduces risk of infection in HIV-negative people

NATIONAL | By Hannah Clay Wareham | Nov 29, 2010

The study revealed that pre-exposure use of HIV medications reduces the risk of infection in those who are HIV-negative. Boston’s Fenway Institute was one of two U.S. sites involved in the study.

Memorial to be held for Mission Hill hit-and-run victim

NATIONAL | By Hannah Clay Wareham | Nov 21, 2010

A memorial held in honor of Andrew Prior will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. at The Savant Project (1625 Tremont St.) in Boston.

O’Malley wins in final city councilor race

NATIONAL | By Hannah Clay Wareham | Nov 20, 2010

Former MassEquality political director is new city councilor in District 6.

Mass. school districts promise anti-bullying action by deadline

NATIONAL | By Hannah Clay Wareham | Nov 19, 2010

Only a handful of districts have submitted anti-bullying proposals required by Dec. 31.

Trans Awareness Week kicks off with launch of video project

NATIONAL | By Hannah Clay Wareham | Nov 18, 2010

"I AM: Transgender People Speak" offers unique public education opportunity.

MTPC announces Transgender Awareness Week 2010 schedule of events

NATIONAL | By Hannah Clay Wareham | Nov 12, 2010

The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) on Nov. 5 proudly announced the official schedule of events for this year’s Transgender Awareness Week.

GLAD files second lawsuit against DOMA

NATIONAL | By Hannah Clay Wareham | Nov 11, 2010

Plaintiffs from CT, VT, NH challenge specific federal programs.

Trans woman receives HIV award at diversity conference

NATIONAL | By Hannah Clay Wareham | Nov 10, 2010

JoAnne Keatley received an award given by Kaiser Permanente honoring her work with California’s HIV patients at the 33rd annual Diversity Conference, held in Los Angeles Oct. 27.

Florida upholds lesbian adoption

NATIONAL | By Hannah Clay Wareham | Nov 9, 2010

A Florida appeals court upheld the adoption of a toddler by a Hollywood lesbian on Wednesday, Oct. 27.

Obama foresees acceptance of same-sex marriage

NATIONAL | By Hannah Clay Wareham | Nov 8, 2010

President Barack Obama said Oct. 27 that his views on same-sex marriage are "evolving."

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