MassEquality formalizes changes to mission, board of directors
The MassEquality Board of Directors approved changes to the group's by-laws and articles of incorporation at its Dec. 12 meeting, thereby formalizing its decision in November to expand the organization's mission to encompass LGBT issues beyond marriage. The board also approved a resolution that dissolved the organization's coalition style of governance. The votes were taken in the aftermath of the resignations of two members of the 18-member board.
MTPC wins Boston Foundation grant
The Boston Foundation last week awarded the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) a $25,000 grant. MTPC co-chair Holly Ryan said much of the funding will go towards paying for a first for the organization, a paid staff member.
Duddy returns to post at Dignity/USA
After an absence of several years, Marianne Duddy-Burke of Hyde Park is once again taking over as the executive director of Dignity USA, a national organization of LGBT Catholics. Duddy-Burke will begin her duties on Jan. 3 at Dignity USA's new headquarters in Boston.
Clothing drive announced for MassResistance
As our design team sorted though some archived photos, something struck them as queer about the images from the previous hearing in the case of Parker v. Lexington on February 7, 2007. It wasn't the comparatively low turn out of pro-Parker activists this time around, nor the seeming lack of any pro-Lexington support. Rather, it was the striking reappearance of a lapis full-length quilted coat and faux leopard hat.
Out on DVD
Brian Jewell gives us the "Dirt" on what's new in DVD's, reminding us that although there was a time when watching "Naked Boys Singing" in the comfort of your own home was "Once" just a dream, but now it's a dream come true!
NH Freedom to Marry Coalition backs Edwards
The New Hampshire Freedom to Marry Coalition has endorsed John Edwards in the Democratic presidential primary, which takes place in the Granite State on Jan. 8. On top of that, Edwards got a personal nod from the group's executive director Mo Baxley, who is also a state representative. Take that, Oprama!
Out in print
Brian Jewell from Bay Windows in Boston takes a look at two new novels!
Mass. Youth Commission to meet in Brockton
The Massachusetts Commission on GLBT Youth will meet Dec. 17 at the Holiday Inn in Brockton, the latest in a series of meetings held in different regions of the state to conduct commission business and meet with local youth and advocates to assess the situation of LGBT youth in Massachusetts. Thus far the commission has held meetings in Boston, Hyannis and Worcester, and in March the commission will hold a meeting in Springfield.
Star69 Records' DJ/Remixer Hector Fonseca plans an 'Epic' Saturday night
Living in the cultural shadow of New York City, we Bostonians can be a bit territorial about our arts and music scene ("We don't care how they do it in New York," as the T-shirt says.) That's just fine with hot New York-based DJ Hector Fonseca, who returns to Boston this weekend to spin at Epic at The Roxy.
LGBT leaders question Dems on hate crimes
The decision last week by U.S. House and Senate leaders to remove a hate crimes amendment from a Department of Defense authorization bill currently before Congress prompted strong criticism from various quarters ranging from the <italic>New York Times</italic> editorial board, which harshly criticized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the move, to LGBT groups including the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, which pronounced itself "deeply angered and disappointed."
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