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Hennepin: The Quiet Revolution for LGBT Equality

By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— Nearly every LGBT person knows about “Stonewall” – the spontaneous resistance to police intimidation of LGBT patrons at the Stonewall bar in New York City in June 1969. Relatively few know about Hennepin in May 1970. Events in both places became powerful catalysts for change in the way mainstream society [...]

Immigration Reform Bill Passes: No Provisions for Same-Sex Couples

By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee approved an immigration reform bill today without voting on two amendments seeking to provide benefits to same-sex couples, and the roof erupted into loud applause and cheers. Many LGBT immigration activists had been waiting for the two amendments, both from U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), [...]

What’s the T? Explores the Lives of Trans Women

Documentary film features struggles and triumphs By: Lauren Walleser/TRT Reporter— What’s the T? — a new documentary by out filmmaker Cecilio Asuncion—follows five transgender women as they live, dream and share their truth with the world while exploring their experiences and beliefs on transgender issues including transitioning, finding work, dealing with bullies and creating a [...]

Boston Pride: Mayor Menino is BP’s Grand Marshal for 2013 Parade

BOSTON, Mass. – Boston Pride is pleased to announce that Mayor Thomas Menino has been named the Grand Marshal of the 2013 Boston Pride Parade. In addition to its Grand Marshal, Boston Pride is honored to announce the late Jeanne Manford has been chosen as an Honorary Marshal. The Boston Pride Parade is a march [...]

LGBT Aging Project Joins Fenway Health

BOSTON, Mass. — The LGBT Aging Project, New England’s premier organization for cultural competency training, programs and advocacy for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) older adults, will become an affiliate of Fenway Health effective July 1, 2013.  The LGBT Aging Project will become part of Fenway’s research, education and policy division, The Fenway Institute.  This new [...]

Minnesota Senate Gives Final Approval to Marriage Equality

By: Lisa Keen/Keen News Service— The Minnesota Senate gave final approval Monday (May 13) to a marriage equality bill and the governor has indicated he will sign it, making Minnesota the 12th state to approve allowing same-sex couples to obtain marriage licenses the same as male-female couples. The vote also continues an unprecedented momentum toward [...]

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