Obama says that he asked Warren to speak in an effort to include differing views in his administration. But could you imagine if the President-elect had asked an anti-Semite, or a preacher that was in favor of segregation, to speak at his … [Read more...]
Phelps-A-Thon a Huge Success
Congratulations to everyone that made the Phelps-A-Thon a success! We collected donations from over 100 people all over the country. A few days ago I received a letter from a woman in a small town in Montana. She thanked me for turning … [Read more...]
Phelps-A-Thon
On the "God Hates Fags" website, Phelps has this to say about the upcoming protest in Boston: BCA Black Box Theatre - God Sent Matt 2 Hell! 527-551 Tremont Street. Matt is in Hell! Deal with it. Just read Romans 1, and see him and you in … [Read more...]
News Coverage of Protest in Cambridge
The protest at Cambridge City Hall on Sunday was a testament to the city's strong commitment to social justice and to the queer community. It was literally freezing out, yet dozens of people showed up to hear the mayor, city counselor, and … [Read more...]
Candlelight Vigil Honoring Harvey Milk
Harvey Milk is an iconic figure in the GLBT community. He gave hope to a community struggling to be treated with respect. Milk was elected city supervisor in San Francisco in 1977. He was responsible for passing the gay rights ordinance in … [Read more...]
Protest Prop 8 in Cambridge
"With the passage of discriminatory legislation like Proposition 8, progressive cities like Cambridge are the beacons that light the way towards a more tolerant future," Simmons said. "We were the first city in the nation to grant same-sex … [Read more...]
Rally Against Prop 8 in Cambridge
Election Day was bittersweet for LGBT Americans across the country. Barack Obama's victory filled me with hope, while the passage of anti-gay amendments in three states left me feeling dejected. California's vote to ban same-sex marriage is … [Read more...]
Saving Marriage
The documentary Saving Marriage opens this weekend at Kendall Cinema in Cambridge. This incredible film follows the struggle for same-sex marriage in Massachusetts. Saving Marriage (trailer) documents the historic SJC decision and the … [Read more...]
Connecticut Legalizes Gay Marriage
Today the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage! The decision is available here. Connecticut is now the third state to extend equal marriage rights to same-sex couples. There will be a rally in Hartford, CT at 5:30 … [Read more...]
Connecticut to Rule on Gay Marriage Today
The Connecticut Supreme Court will hand down its ruling on gay marriage today at 11:30 am. The decision will be available here. I'm sure GLAD will have reaction to the ruling shortly after 11:30. … [Read more...]