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Fenway dedicates new headquarters
More than 200 people gathered at Fenway Health’s new 1340 Boylston Street headquarters May 7 to mark the formal dedication of the 10-story building, which Fenway Health President and CEO Stephen Boswell said is probably the largest building ever built for an LGBT-focused organization.
Jonny McGovern :: Proud to be a pimp
Jonny McGovern, self-designated gay pimp, has found a niche on The Big Gay Sketch Show. He is also the host of the popular weekly podcast Gay Pimpin’, and has recently released a two volume ’Best of’ set. McGovern took a break from rehearsals from the show recently to talk about the show, his pimp status and the late Bea Arthur.
GLAD, AIDS Action may sue MGH over HIV disclosures
MGH may be facing a lawsuit over the loss of confidential medical information on the MBTA’s Red Line.
Hogan’s Hero :: Glenn Douglas Packard keeps it real
Gay reality star talks about growing up gay, and dancing free at last.
Rep. Tsongas weighs in on passage of hate crimes legislation
Congresswoman Niki Tsongas of Lowell released a statement after voting today in favor of the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, better known simply as the hate crimes bill.
Rockport student wins JFK Essay Contest with profile of pro-gay city councilor
Margo Balboni, a junior at Rockport High School, beat out more than 1400 students from across the country to win this year’s John F. Kennedy Essay Contest, and she did it by writing about a Baltimore city councilor who took a bold stand for gay rights.
Join the Impact protests ex-gay training
The latest foray by Exodus International, the country’s leading ex-gay ministry, into Boston was a relatively low-key affair, but the grassroots LGBT group Join the Impact Massachusetts and other activists turned out to protest and send a loud message of opposition to their teachings.
Queer Eye’s Ted Allen Dines Out For Life
With five seasons as the food and wine connoisseur of "Queer Eye" under his belt, there’s no doubt about Ted Allen’s fine taste. This month, he lends his support to Dining Out for Life, a campaign that donates a percentage of restaurant proceeds to HIV/AIDS organizations.
Advocates scramble to restore state funding for LGBT programs
After suffering major funding cuts and the removal of earmark language for LGBT programs in the proposed House Ways and Means Fiscal Year 2010 budget last week, LGBT advocates and their allies in the State House are working to restore the cuts through the budget amendment process, which begins on April 27.
’Today Show’: ’Craigslist killer’ solicited men, transsexuals
Just when you thought you had enough of the media saturation of the alleged "Craigslist Killer" Philip Markoff, along comes the Today Show with an exclusive report on the latest twist in the case.
LGBT advocates fight back against ’bathroom bill’ rhetoric
To hear opponents of the transgender rights bill describe the legislation, one might think it would unleash full-scale anarchy on the Commonwealth.
Controversial AIDS Doc Leads to Stormy Confrontation
panel discussion about a controversial AIDS documentary, House of Numbers, descended into a screaming match April 21 at the Boston International Film Festival, with both the film’s director, Brent Leung, and other members of the audience shouting down and attempting to drown out the remarks of Dr. Daniel Kuritzkes, an HIV expert and Harvard Medical School professor who was interviewed in the film.
Harvard Law LGBT group tackles disability in the queer community
In an effort to raise awareness of the barriers that disabled people face in gaining access to LGBT community spaces, Harvard Law School Lambda (HLS Lambda) will host "Radical Access: The politics of inclusion for Queer Disabled People in Queer Community," a forum to be held at Harvard Law School on April 21 at 7:15 p.m.
Niki Haris :: 20 Years with Madonna
Niki Haris has been singing with Madonna for two decades. Does she dish the dirt about Madge?
Would middle school GSAs help curb anti-gay bullying?
During an April 14 legislative briefing by the Massachusetts Commission on GLBT Youth, commissioners, lawmakers and young people debated whether middle schools would be the next frontier for the gay/straight alliance (GSA) movement.
Springfield suicide prompts discussion of school harassment at legislative briefing
The suicide of an 11-year-old Springfield boy last week provided a stark reminder of the consequences of bullying and harassment during an April 14 legislative briefing by the Massachusetts Commission on GLBT Youth.
Gay Runners Set for Boston Marathon
On April 20, thousands of Boston Marathon runners will once again pound the pavement for 26 miles from Hopkinton to Boston. The internationally renowned event attracts participants from far and wide, and their reasons for running are just as diverse. For many, it’s a personal dream; for three local gay men, it’s the chance to make a public statement.
Married same-sex couples face tax obstacles
With tax day looming, married same-sex couples face many issues with filing tax returns.
Putting a face on transgender issue
Citizens lobby for support of transgender bill at State House.
Victories in Vermont and Iowa signal progress, momentum
Following on the heels of a marriage equality victory in the Iowa Supreme Court late last week, the Vermont Legislature squeaked out an override to Gov. Jim Douglas’s veto of a marriage equality bill, adding renewed momentum to the marriage equality movement after California voters overturned same-sex marriage rights there last November.