Eastern NE News



Nondiscrimination Statute Affirmed In CT

In a friend-of-the-court brief, GLAD urged the Conn. Supreme Court to affirm the state’s nondiscrimination laws, including for LGBTQ people HARTFORD—Recently, the Connecticut Supreme Court…


Latino Affairs Coordinator Hired In Salem

Mayor Kimberley Driscoll Announces The Appointment of Julio Mota, Constituent Services Director & Latino Affairs Coordinator & LGBT Liaison, to Help Provide Constituent Support and…


Commission On LGBTQ Youth On Homophobic Act

Homophobia Condemned by Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth BOSTON—The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth was shocked and dismayed to learn of the homophobic incident that…


Identity Affirmation Project Takes Off

Transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming people can now receive legal name change assistance through the Identity Affirmation Project BOSTON—A new student-led project has officially launched under…


Bills Threaten Trans Youth’s Health

Anti-transgender bills threaten to harm the health of trans youth by limiting access to health care, denying access to athletic activities, and contributing to stigma…


Rainbow Times Releases Key Endorsements

The Rainbow Times’ endorsements for Salem and Lynn, Mass. are in; Boston Mayoral endorsement to come By: The Rainbow Times’ Editorial Team— The Rainbow Times’ editorial…


Michelle Wu Endorsed by Markey and Pressley

Boston Mayoral Candidate Michelle Wu is On Fire, Receives Endorsement from Senator Ed Markey and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley BOSTON—Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) and Senator Ed…


MassEquality Counterprotested SHFA’s Event

Organizers of “Super Happy Fun America,” the Producers of Straight Pride, Hosted a Fundraiser Celebrating the Riots of January 6 at the Capitol; MassEquality Counterprotested…


Salem 4 All Launches, Keeps Them Honest

Former City Councillor, City Leaders launch Salem 4 All – to fact check and counter local misinformation in Salem SALEM – Former City Councillor and…


BAGLY’s Lawsuit Allowed To Continue

Federal Court Allows BAGLY Lawsuit Challenging Trump “Rollback Rule” Undermining Healthcare Nondiscrimination Protections To Continue BOSTON—Recently, a federal court permitted plaintiffs to continue to pursue…


Eviction Moratorium Demanded In Boston

Amidst Housing Crisis, Doctors, Community Organizations, and Members Demand Eviction Moratorium Via Open Letter BOSTON, Mass.—The Massachusetts Coalition for Health Equity (MCHE) delivered an open…