Summer breeze makes you feel GLAD
More than 300 people enjoyed cool ocean breezes and a sunsoaked, late-day view of Provincetown Harbor as Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD) celebrated its 30th anniversary at its annual Summer Party at the foot of the Pilgrim Monument on July 26.
Viva Mass. Vegas
The bill to repeal the 1913 law, which has barred most out-of-state same-sex couples from marrying in Massachusetts, has been signed into law. The repeal bill opens the door for couples from across the country to marry in the Bay State; two high-profile couples are already planning their Massachusetts marriages.
With end of legislative session, trans rights bill dies quietly
With the Massachusetts legislative session ending July 31, advocates expect the transgender non-discrimination and hate crimes bill, House Bill 1722, is effectively dead for the year.
Gay human rights violations don't sway state lawmakers on Iran divestment bill
If passed, House Bill 4270, which was filed at the beginning of January, would direct Massachusetts state funds to divest in Iran in addition to sealing divestments that are presently being held in foreign oil companies within Iran. The bill was voted on twice in committee and is currently pending in the House. It is questionable whether it will move to the House floor for a vote before the session ends on July 31.
Sonia Chang-Diaz sounds off on LGBT issues
In 2006 Jamaica Plain activist Sonia Chang-Diaz drew blood in the 2nd Suffolk District Democratic primary, coming within six percentage points of defeating state Sen. Dianne Wilkerson. Now she's back for round two, campaigning against Wilkerson in the Sept. 16 Democratic primary. One of her challenges is convincing the Senate district's LGBT voters to back her over Wilkerson, one of the staunchest LGBT rights supporters on Beacon Hill.
Ocean State is awash in film
The twelfth annual Rhode Island International Film Festival opens on Aug. 5 and with nearly 300 films screening over six days all over downtown Providence, phrases like "there's something for everyone" are insufficient.
Laughter strikes
Wicked with with the Women of Color in Comedy
Massachusetts House passes 1913 law repeal in roll call vote
The bill to repeal the 1913 law is on its way to Governor Deval Patrick, who will sign it into law. The bill cleared a final hurdle this afternoon, when the House of Representatives passed the bill on a roll call vote after about 25 minutes of debate. The vote was 118-35, with five members not voting.
Chandelier
It's hard to talk about Sage without sounding clich?d, because she's in the camp of female singer-songwriters who enthusiastically plumb their own relationships for material
Partie Traumatic
Can you be spoiled by success before you've had any? On the strength of their infectious single "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You," a blast of sugary pop reminiscent of The Cure at their most playful
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