The hotly debated Straight Pride Parade was held in Boston on Saturday, as a group of marchers walked to City Hall surrounded by hundreds of protesters. The organizers of the march, part of Super Happy Fun America, have said that the event is inclusive for all and is not anti-gay. The group advocates for straight…
Boston, Metro
Mayor Walsh Reactivates Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission is a mayor-appointed body meant to protect vulnerable populations from various forms of discrimination.
Metro, Politics
Massachusetts Legislators Discuss Bills Concerning Sexual Assault on College Campuses
Massachusetts university and high school students, lawyers, lawmakers, concerned parents, and survivors of sexual violence packed into a small hearing room in the State House—seats filled quickly, leaving many standing in the aisles, as countless people testified for and against Bill H.1208 and Bill S.764. Personal testimonies of sexual assault survivorship greatly outnumbered public opposition…
Metro, Boston
Boston Homeless Census Completed During Frigid Temperatures
Volunteers went out into the streets of Boston at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday carrying bags of gloves, hats, and blankets to hand out during the city’s annual homeless census.