Gary Daffin News Today

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As the LGBTQ community celebrates Pride Month, the U.S. State Department is warning of the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violence at events

On the 20th anniversary of the Goodridge decision, we talk with Hillary Goodridge, one of the lead plaintiffs in the court case that created marriage equality in Massachusetts, as well as Margaret Marshall, the former Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court chief justice who wrote the opinion in the Goodridge case.

Conservatives say it will offer protection for religious beliefs, while others say it may chip away at LGBTQ rights.

People who stop by Boston City Hall Plaza this month will see the 10-foot-tall portraits of more than 30 local leaders.

Boston health officials have partnered with Boston Pride for the People for a campaign focused on sexual health ahead of the festivities.

Boston Pride for the People and the city's Health Commission are raising awareness for LGBTQ community resources with a sex positive approach.

This year marks the return of Boston’s annual Pride parade after it was canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, then scuttled in 2022 when organizers said they would disband amid complaints the group disregarded BIPOC and transgender community members.

Massachusetts has seen a recent 15.7 percent drop in new cases, though that progress has not been evenly spread across ethnic and racial groups.

"Portraits of Pride" is scheduled to unveil its latest selection of nominees on June 1st to commemorate the beginning of Pride Month.