Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone has released letter in response to comments made about recently-appointed Alderman Courtney O'Keefe during the board process to appoint her. O'Keefe is openly gay.

Massachusetts Youth Pride is this Saturday!

On Thursday afternoon, May 16, on the eve of the ninth anniversary of the freedom to marry in Massachusetts, Boston Mayor Tom Menino will join gay couples and their families in calling for marriage equality nationwide.

Nine local nonprofit organizations will participate in Give OUT Day, the very first national initiative to mobilize thousands of donors across the country to give in support of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer (LGBTQ) nonprofit community on May 9.

After more than 4,000 people signed a petition on Change.org started by Smith College student group Smith Q&A, the College announced that it will be re-examining their admissions policies regarding transgender applicants.

Rep. Dorcena Forry victorious in tight race

Massachusetts has a pivotal place in LGBT history. It is the birthplace of equal marriage in America, and has been home to pioneering out politicos like Gerry Studds and Barney Frank. When it comes to breakthroughs in gay issues, Massachusetts always manages to muscle its way in to the conversation.

Openly gay candidate for Boston City Council

Bay Windows has been proud to serve the New England LGBT community since 1983. Bay Windows has always been a free publication, and our online website has always been free.

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Menino announced the formation of The One Fund Boston, the purpose of which is to raise money to help those families most affected by the tragic events that unfolded during Monday?s Boston Marathon.