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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Pete Stark (D-CA) on Oct. 15, would penalize states with outdated adoption policies that restrict access based on marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
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.
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. ?
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