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At least 5 other states join Mass. in covering transgender kids’ health care under Medicaid
The states, including half of New England, vow to cover the care after a new rule from the Trump administration will cut off federal funding for many treatments starting in October. -
Club Café founder, anchor of Boston’s LGBTQ+ activism and nightlife, dies at 81
Frank Ribaudo, who anchored Boston’s queer activism and nightlife for decades, died Tuesday following a battle with brain cancer. -
Local politicians, advocates decry Supreme Court ruling allowing bans on transgender girls in sports
The court’s conservative majority ruled that state bans don’t violate the Constitution or federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education. -
‘His greatest legacy may be the courage he showed’: Barney Frank lauded at memorial service
Speakers included Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Gov. Maura Healey and Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. -
Politics and celebration converge at Boston's Pride parade
Thousands of people celebrated Pride at the annual parade in Downtown Boston on June 6. -
The big list of 2026 Pride events in Boston and beyond
Boston’s annual Pride celebrations promise to be as vibrant as ever for the June 2026 season. -
Barney Frank, liberal icon and gay-rights pioneer, dies at 86
The former congressman was politically engaged until the end. -
State Senate wants to set aside funds for trans health care in face of federal threats
The Trump administration is threatening Medicaids’ ability to fund transgender health care for minors. -
Mass. officials decry Supreme Court ruling on conversion therapy
State lawmakers say they’re already looking at how Massachusetts’ ban may need to be updated to comply with the decision. -
Trans kids in limbo as Trump takes ‘unprecedented’ actions to limit health care
The Trump administration is trying to strongarm hospitals into shutting down their gender-affirming care programs for minors.
