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Mass. Senate eyes ramped-up shield law for reproductive and gender-affirming care
The bill is the first filed as part of the state Senate's new Response 2025 campaign. -
Boston court hears arguments on new federal passport rules for gender markers
The judge will decide whether to temporarily block the Trump administration from removing the “X” option from passports and requiring that passports match a person’s sex assigned at birth. -
Trump’s anti-trans executive orders face pushback from New England states
Legal groups and plaintiffs in New England fight against the Trump administration's anti-trans promises. -
Pop-funk singer and Mass. native Molly Grace says going on tour has been 'surreal'
The 23-year-old singer is stopping at the Sinclair in Cambridge on Friday as part of her "But I'm a Pop Star!" East Coast tour. -
Worcester City Council votes to make city sanctuary for transgender people
Although the resolution is mainly symbolic, supporters said it’s important as the Trump administration cuts rights for transgender people. -
Worcester city councilors apologize to Nguyen amid allegations of transphobia
Last week, Nguyen announced they’re taking a monthlong hiatus because they feel unsafe as a councilor. -
Moulton says Trump's early anti-trans actions show Democratic reset is needed
The congressman said after Democrats lost the presidency that intransigence on transgender issues was one factor. -
A look at the life and career of Worcester City Councilor Thu Nguyen, in their own words
GBH News spoke with Nguyen about their identity and role in politics a week before they announced a one-month leave from the council. -
Five years on, ‘X’ markers on Mass. driver’s licenses are still rarely used
LGBTQ+ advocates point out safety concerns about being identified as gender nonconforming on government ID. -
Many LGBTQ+ veterans couldn’t get state benefits. There’s a path to ‘right that wrong.’
Four people got restored access to Massachusetts benefits in the last year. They’d all been discharged less than honorably under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell or a similar policy.
