LGBTQ+

Advocates for LGBTQ+ youth say criticism from around the country of a public school in central Vermont has caused real harm, because it took a nasty tone that left some transgender students feeling isolated and hesitant to go to school. The situation erupted into public employees receiving death threats and Vermont’s governor calling for calm and kindness. “I just...

A family that recently arrived in Vermont moved approximately 2,000 miles from their previous home in Texas, because they said that state’s climate for transgender youth left them feeling unsafe. “Our kids are great. We love our kids,” said J., a father of two – one of whom is transgender. “We want the best for them.” J. and his wife,…

Vermont’s largest celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride is this Sunday, September 18, and will include a parade through downtown Burlington. The co-grand marshal of the parade is actor Alec Mapa, whose resume includes roles in shows like “Ugly Betty” and “Desperate Housewives.” However, the performer is not in Vermont just to celebrate – he’s also coming to advocate. Mapa, who said…

Vermont Pride Week is underway, with LGBTQ+ Vermonters celebrating their community connections. The series of events started this past weekend and run through Sunday, September 18. Get-togethers include hikes, performances, a ball, a meet-up for dog owners, and other activities. This year, Vermont saw the murder of a transgender woman, and a series of vandalisms and anti-transgender displays. Nationally, there…

Advocates say the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade is particularly hard on youth, who now face an uncertain future.

Rainbow flags and other signs of pride fill the streets of Boston, but the celebrations for Pride month do not erase the fear many in the LGBTQ+ community are feeling. “We know our opponents are fiercely fighting to take away rights we’ve fought so hard for,” Janson Wu, the executive director of GLAD said.  Wu said the attacks on...

An athlete from Vermont successfully advocated for a change to an upcoming California endurance competition — leading to a well-known triathlon becoming more inclusive. “I’ve never been so excited for a race,” beamed Chip Viau, an amateur triathlete who trains at The EDGE Sports & Fitness in Essex Junction. Viau won a lottery, landing a coveted spot in this...

Transgender medical treatment for children and teens is under attack in many states, but it has been available for more than a decade and is endorsed by major medical associations

American citizens are now able to select a new “X” gender marker on U.S. passport applications, even if it doesn’t match the gender on their birth certificate or other documents.

Will Smith smacked actor and comedian Chris Rock on the Oscars stage and then won best actor for his role in “King Richard”; “CODA” won best picture at the Oscars; and more.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of a new LGBTQ+ Advancement office Wednesday morning. “This is a city for everyone,” Wu said. “This is a city where we have the leadership in place across the administration, across the City Council, across the Legislature and all throughout our community to ensure we see each other with love, with respect, with…

Siwa said “of course” coming out as gay was scary, “however, it’s what makes me, me.”

A farmworker in northern New England, who is a member of two marginalized communities, is sharing a rarely heard story with NECN, aiming to open eyes to what drives some LGBTQ+ people to seek political asylum in the United States. “For as long as I can remember, I’ve known that I’ve been a man,” said Christian, through an interpreter....

Pride Month may be basically over, but Pride is celebrated year-round on Mom2Mom. Host Maria Sansone caught up with Keri Califano, a dear friend of Boston Pride, about her path to parenthood.

Attorney General Rob Bonta announced restriction of state-funded travel to five states that passed anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.