Tag: LGBTQ rights
Bill Keating condemns Republican lawmaker for misgendering trans colleague
Congressman Bill Keating took a stand against bigotry on Tuesday, defending Delaware Rep. Sarah McBride after a Republican lawmaker intentionally misgendered her during a subcommittee hearing on arms control, international security, and U.S. assistance...
New Flag Policy Bans BLM, Pride Flags in North Shore Town
Marblehead High School students are taking a stand against a proposed flag policy that would ban Pride, Black Lives Matter, and Juneteenth flags from school grounds. About a dozen students spoke out at a...
Worcester Designated a Sanctuary City for Transgender Community
Worcester City Council Votes to Designate City a Sanctuary for Transgender CommunityWorcester, a vibrant city in Massachusetts, recently made headlines as the City Council voted to grant sanctuary status to members of the trans,...
Challenging New Hampshire’s Transgender Sports Ban: Teens Target Trump’s Order
A recent ruling by a federal judge in New Hampshire made waves by allowing two teens to challenge the state's ban on transgender girls participating in girls' sports teams. This groundbreaking decision not only...
Judge in Boston Halts Transfer of Trans Woman to Men’s Prison
Federal Judge in Boston Protects Trans Woman from Transfer to Men's PrisonIn a recent turn of events, “Maria Moe,” a transgender woman incarcerated in Massachusetts, has been granted temporary relief by a federal judge...
Trailblazing Transgender Lawyer Makes History at Supreme Court
Trailblazing Transgender Lawyer Makes History at Supreme CourtOn December 4th, Chase Strangio, a Newton native, achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first known transgender person to argue before the Supreme Court. The high-profile...