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Boston research center Fenway Institute released a brief on Jan. 23 stating that President Donald Trump’s policies have made LGBTQ Americans more vulnerable to discrimination in receiving health care, employment and housing. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Fenway research center finds White House expanded on anti-LGBTQ policies

Alyssa Figueroa January 30, 2020
The Fenway Institute released findings stating Trump's anti-LGBTQ policies outweighed and, in some cases, negated his pro-LGBTQ initiatives.
The Massachusetts Senate will debate a proposal Thursday that would allow individuals to designate their gender as nonbinary on their driver's license. ILLUSTRATION BY SOPHIE PARK

Mass. Senate to debate allowing nonbinary gender designations on state IDs

Natalie Patrick April 24, 2019
The Massachusetts Senate will debate a proposal on Thursday that would allow residents to identify as “X” on their IDs instead of a traditional gender designation.
The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth released recommendations Sunday that stated lawmakers and regulators needed to better support LGBTQ youth in the state’s communities.

Commission on LGBTQ Youth recommends support, safety in education

Natalie Patrick April 8, 2019
The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth released its annual report Thursday recommending actions to support young LGBTQ people across the state, with a focus on increasing inclusion, ending homelessness, advancing justice and improving sexual and mental health.
Popular fast-food chain Chick-fil-A plans to open a location in Boston, though the City has pushed back against the company previously. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Chick-fil-A’s homophobic history leaves some locals hoping for chicken embargo

Alex LaSalvia November 15, 2018
Chick-fil-A is planning to open a location in Back Bay, which would be the franchise’s first location in Boston. The chain is pursuing a location at 569 Boylston St. but is still in the early approval process, Amanda Hannah, spokesperson for Chick-fil-A, said in statement.
The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless attend a Massachusetts State House hearing on a House bill that would make it easier for homeless people to receive identification cards. PHOTO BY LILIAN LI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Legislators hear bill pushing for increased access to ID’s for homeless

Caroline Smith November 14, 2017

  The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Transportation heard a bill Monday afternoon that proposed extending access of identification cards to the homeless community. H.2737 would allow...

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