Study: Gay marriage cash cow for Mass.
(Boston, Massachusetts) A study by a noted university think tank has found that same-sex marriage in Massachusetts has resulted in a $111 million windfall for the state’s economy.
The study was one of two by the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law showing the state has significantly gained as …
Mass. gay marriage turning 5
(Boston, Massachusetts) Twenty years after he met the love of his life, nearly five years after their wedding helped make history, it took a nasty bout of pneumonia for Gary Chalmers to fully appreciate the blessings of marriage.
“I was out of work for eight weeks, spent a week in the …
Kerry seeks legal status for Brazil gay man
(Boston, Massachusetts) Sen. John Kerry has asked the Obama administration to grant asylum to a gay man who was forced to return to Brazil after he was married to a U.S. citizen in Massachusetts.
Genesio “Junior” Oliveira has been separated from his husband, Tim Coco, since August 2007, when he left …
Gay foes want say in DOMA challenge
(Boston, Massachusetts) Opponents of same-sex marriage are preparing to ask a federal judge to allow them to submit briefs in a challenge to the federal Defense of Marriage Act.
On Tuesday, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders, the Boston-based LGBT rights group that brought the successful legal challenge leading to Massachusetts …
State Web Site Aims To Draw Gay, Lesbian Tourists
BOSTON — Massachusetts may be hoping to capitalize on its status as one of only two states in the country where gay marriage is legal by launching a new tourism Web site directed at lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender tourists.
The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism is hoping to dip its toes into the estimated $70 billion LBGT travel industry with the new Web site, which was launched on Wednesday.
The Web site offers visitors information on LBGT events all over Masachusetts, along with marriage, entertainment, family fun and general travel information. See State Web Site Aims To Draw Gay, Lesbian Tourists
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Lesbian couple who fought for marriage in Mass. to divorce
(Boston, Massachusetts) The lesbian couple whose fight to marry led to the 2003 court ruling that opened same-sex marriage in Massachusetts has reportedly filed for divorce.
The Boston Herald reports that Hillary and Julie Goodridge have split up and petitioned Suffolk Probate and Family Court to end their marriage. Details of …
Gay-friendly pol resigns amid ethics allegation
(Boston, Massachusetts) Massachusetts’ House speaker said Sunday he would resign amid allegations a close friend used their relationship to push ticket-scalping legislation and paid off legal bills for the speaker’s in-laws.
In a letter to colleagues Democrat Salvatore DiMasi said his resignation as a state representative and as speaker would be …
