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MGH scandal continues
Did an inside leak besmirch an HIV patient’s name? Updated: MGH releases statement.
Senate candidates on LGBT issues
A brief examination of Senate candidates Martha Coakley (D) and Scott Brown (R) with Massachusetts’ LGBT community.
Alameda school district to expand LGBT-inclusive materials
The Alameda Unified School District is set to expand anti-bullying materials that are LGBT-inclusive to also specifically cover race, religion, and other protected classes.
CT’s True Colors launches new brand, Web site
Connecticut’s True Colors, an organization exclusively serving LGBT youth, has announced the formation of their new brand and redesigned Web site, www.ourtruecolors.org Dec. 8.
Point Foundation opens 2010 application season
The Point Foundation, the nation’s largest scholarship fund for LGBT students, has officially opened its 2010 application season as of Dec. 11.
Sen. Kerry finally speaks out against the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill
After a disturbing period of silence from Massachusetts Senator John Kerry (who is chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee), the senator has finally joined much of the political and international communities in speaking out against the AHB.
Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act moves towards approval
The Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Dec. 16 approved the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act, which would allow federal employees to give their same-sex partners health insurance, life insurance, government pensions, and other employment related benefits and obligations that are available to heterosexual married couples.
"Dump Tisei" campaign attacks senator’s politics, steers clear of sexuality
A Republican-backed Web site challenging Charles Baker’s choice of state Senator Richard Tisei as his running mate in the 2010 gubernatorial election debuted earlier this month, rich with criticisms of Tisei’s political history.
South End gay bashing trial extended
The case against Darren Morgan and Howard Rice in the alleged assault and gay bashing of two men this past summer has been continued to Feb. 1.
The favorites win with ease in Senate special election
Low turnout had no effect on the favorites during the Tuesday, Dec. 8, special election to replace the late U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy. Democrat Martha Coakley and Republican Scott Brown easily advanced to the finals, which will be decided on Jan. 19.
National Adoption Day -- making the family connection
Friday, Nov. 20 marked the seventh year Boston has participated in National Adoption Day. More than two hundred families were able to bring their children home -- permanently -- last week.
Have a very tranny Thanksgiving
TraniWreck is hosting a Trani-spanks-giving performance on Monday, Nov. 23 at the Middle East Downstairs (404 Mass. Ave., Cambridge) at 8 p.m.
76% of Mass. voters in favor of protecting transgender people from discrimination
The majority of Massachusetts’s voters support legislative protections for transgender people, a Lake Research Partners poll found this month, including 81% of women.
’Transgender Explained’ author plans book signing
Boston local Joanne Herman, author of the new book Transgender Explained For Those Who Are Not, will hold a reading and book signing Nov. 17 at Fenway Health (1340 Boylston St.) from 7 to 9 p.m.
Maine governor joins families in fight for marriage equality
Governor John E. Baldacci met with Bangor families at the home of Sally Dobres to discuss marriage equality for the state of Maine.
Fens update
The Boston Police Department issued a formal community alert after the report of an assault of a female victim early in the morning of Oct. 24 in the Fenway neighborhood.
Federal LGBT adoption bill introduced
The ’Every Child Deserves a Family Act,’ which was introduced by U.S. Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA) on Oct. 15, would penalize states with outdated adoption policies that restrict access based on marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Ryan White CARE Act passes House and Senate
Low-income HIV-positive Americans may soon have the continued promise of better access to health care and federal funding.
No new trial for Barry Scott
The July 14, 2007 ordeal surrounding Boston LGBT activist and nationally known radio personality Barry Scott continued on Monday when Orleans District Court Judge Brian Merrick denied a motion for a new trial. Merrick oversaw last year’s trial of Barry Scott. ?
Boston LGBT group to protest Obama’s visit
Join the Impact - MA (JTIMA), a Boston-based LGBT rights organization, is organizing a protest to take place during President Barack Obama’s upcoming visit to the city.